Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waycross, Georgia, registered in 1975, with $2,852,600 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Rd, Waycross, GA, 31503 EIN 58-0515884 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.9M
▲ 4.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.0M
Net assets
$891K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc: 4 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $885K (FY2013) to $2.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $808KNet assets $891K
Operating margin
-5.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$808K
Net assets
$891K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,852,600▲4.7% | $3,007,223▲4.4% | $891,378▼14.8% | $1,699,446▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,723,853▲26.8% | $2,880,167▲31.1% | $1,046,002▼9.6% | $1,674,607▲30.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,147,912▲18.4% | $2,197,388▲14.1% | $1,156,948▼4.1% | $1,282,312▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,814,142▲146% | $1,925,413▲85.4% | $1,206,424▼8.4% | $1,326,346▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $738,571▼19.5% | $1,038,753▲7.0% | $1,317,695▼18.6% | $1,446,305▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $917,078▼5.7% | $970,737▼0.8% | $1,617,877▼3.2% | $1,634,782▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $972,755▲4.2% | $978,199▲2.3% | $1,671,540▼0.3% | $1,688,630▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $933,854▼7.7% | $956,549▼2.7% | $1,676,984▼1.3% | $1,691,149▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,011,623▲1.5% | $983,268▲16.2% | $1,699,679▲1.7% | $1,719,421▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $996,509▲4.8% | $846,248▲8.0% | $1,671,324▲9.9% | $1,694,737▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $950,985▲7.5% | $783,866▲9.3% | $1,521,063▲12.3% | $1,534,908▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $884,972 | $717,227▲6.5% | $1,353,944▲14.1% | $1,368,756▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $673,674▲0.5% | $1,186,199▲12.8% | $1,198,905▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $670,409▼18.9% | $1,051,865▼21.2% | $1,074,221▼21.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $826,759 | $1,335,388 | $1,361,814 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $786K total
13 grants to Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc totaling $786K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | To support okefenokee national wildlife refuge world heritage site bid - phase two: reimagined nature center | 2024 | $500,000 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources;sustainable economic & community development | 2024 | $80,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $9,239 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Arts/culture/humanities | 2024 | $6,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | For the world heritage bid | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | To support the unesco world heritage site bid | 2024 | $2,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $52,500 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources;sustainable economic & community development | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $5,050 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources;sustainable economic & community development | 2022 | $50,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Managing invasive species | 2022 | $20,755 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-0515884, based in Waycross, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc's EIN?
- Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-0515884.
- How much revenue does Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc report?
- Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc reported $2,852,600 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc (EIN 58-0515884) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.