Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Inc
EIN: 47-4820620
Mission
Our mission is to conserve critical habitats for threatened and endangered species and to utilize these wild spaces for environmental education and nature-inspired experiences.
Ruling year
2015
President of Board
Shane Duff
Vice President Board of Directors
Jennifer Reid
Main address
PO Box 110308
NAPLES, FL 34108 USA
EIN
47-4820620
Wetlands
Endangered species protection
Invasive plant species
Forest management
Nature education
Population served
Children and youth
Adults
People of Latin American descent
NTEE code
Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management (C32)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (B01)
Citizen Participation (W24)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download other documentsWhat we aim to solve
Southwest Florida is diminishing the land preserved for wildlife including many endangered species such as the Florida Panther. It is CCL's goal to acquire and conserve wildlands to protect against the urbanization of the remaining wild Florida lands.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Gore Nature Education Center
The Gore Nature Education Center (Center) is a unique property of ten acres with an Olde Florida stilted-Cracker home that offers a rich opportunity to provide nature experiences for all age groups. Many groups with an interest in nature activity, including homeschoolers, scouts along with local schools and colleges, have encouraged us to launch a series of programs that utilize the 10-acre preserve as an outdoor classroom. We have developed partnerships with several local agencies such as Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW), Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in order to provide meaningful programming to the community.
Along with the 10 acres of the Center, a contiguous conservation area of nearly 170 acres purchased by Collier County (as part of the Conservation Collier program) extends the potential for programming with the Center through a broader array of trails and experiences.
The programs will be offered to young people (ages 5 thru 21) from the community. Our program segments will cover a wide range of topics related to the environment and nature. Classes will be inspired by the unique seasonal offerings available on the property. Ideally, we hope to inspire the next generation of conservationists--with special efforts made to reach underserved youth in our community. A cadre of volunteer educators from STEM programs throughout the community will be providing programming.
A key measure for short-term goals for this start-up program will be evaluating how successful the activities are for increasing the participants’ overall perception of improved connection with nature. This will be accomplished through a short, targeted survey that may for some ages be administered verbally vs. a written survey. Scout badges will be earned in several categories. Feedback from scout leaders will be collected for monitoring subsequent behavioral or attitudinal changes regarding environmental stewardship they may observe with the youths following an activity intervention.
Long term goals are:
• Encouraging further participation from more community members.
• Having school field trips and internship opportunities.
• Raising funds for scholarships to help provide these important skill-building courses to all.
• Being recognized as a leader in nature education in the area as well as within highly regarded like-minded associations as identified above.
• Being recognized as a valuable community resource and trusted partner for environmental concerns and knowledge-sharing.
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Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Land Trust Alliance Member 2021
National Wildlife Federation 2021
Florida Native Plant Society 2019
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of students enrolled in service-learning courses
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Young adults
Related Program
Gore Nature Education Center
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Statewide universities utilize our site for students to achieve service learning credits.
Number of students educated through field trips
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Academics, Children and youth, People of Latin American descent, Families, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Gore Nature Education Center
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This is a new service to be offered in 2022. Groups currently developing plans are The Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Collier County School District, Boys and Girls Club of Collier County
Hectares of land that are (or are in the process of being) organically certified as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people, Academics
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The goal of Cypress Cove Landkeepers is to protect critical land areas. Acquiring additional wildlands is key to our long-term success.
Number of youth who demonstrate critical thinking skills (e.g., reasoning, analysis)
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Adults, People of Latin American descent, People of European descent, People of Middle Eastern descent
Related Program
Gore Nature Education Center
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Programming has been developed for utilizing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) within the courses.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Cypress Cove Landkeepers key goal is to protect critical lands that provide endangered wildlife a corridor and roaming space. To meet a long-term objective of having an informed community, CCL will replenish native habitats and provide education that will inspire future Landkeepers.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Cypress Cove Landkeepers initiatives to support Sustainable Development Goals are:
* Acquire wildlands with ecological value for water quality, wildlife corridors, endangered or imperiled native plants, to conserve for the future.
* Collaborate with partners such as the University of Florida Extension for multiple programs both for healthy eating as well as preserving native Florida. Florida Fish and Wildlife for providing a safe environment for wildlife.
*Provide education through our partnerships with the Boys and Girl Scout associations in the area as well as with the school systems.
* Support and conduct research on the wildlands to gain knowledge in how better to preserve this unique land.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
CCL is fortunate to have a very engaged, volunteer board. Its growing recognition among donors who are environmentally committed has just begun to great success. The organization is looking forward to continued partnerships with the county, as well as state departments involved in environmental issues and preservation.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
CCL has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Conservation Collier to integrate trails of the 10-acre site of the Gore Nature Education Center with the 170 acres purchased by Conservation Collier. This will provide access to Florida wetlands, hardwood hammocks, and Pine uplands habitats.
CCL is collaborating with the University of Florida’s Family Nutrition Program (FNP) organized through their Institute for Food and Agriculture Studies to serve as a host for their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). The goal of FNP is to reduce the risk of chronic disease, health complications, and foodborne illness and to increase food security among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligible Florida residents by providing practical programming about making healthful food choices and balancing food and physical activity. The recent renovation of the center to create a demonstration kitchen supports this initiative.
Arthrex has enabled the Center to offer educational programs that can be supported with technology such as microscopes, TVs, and computers due to grant funding.
The Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida recently worked with CCL to create a new Landkeepers Badge that scouts can earn by completing our outlined curriculum. The Collier County School System has selected the GNEC as a destination for science field trips for students in all grade levels.
An ADA-accessible outdoor bathroom is in the process of being built so that the Center can accommodate those with physical disabilities. An accessible boardwalk takes visitors to a large deck where events will be held.
Two pollinator gardens containing native plants from this geographical area is underway with funding from the Naples Garden Club and other in-kind donors.
Invasive plants such as the Brazilian pepper tree and air potato vine are being removed mechanically to avoid any pollution to the surficial aquifer the Center rests on.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
0.00
Months of cash in 2021 info
11.7
Fringe rate in 2021 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Inc
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Inc
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Inc’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $258,485 | $178,831 |
| As % of expenses | 370.2% | 215.2% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $254,674 | $168,393 |
| As % of expenses | 345.9% | 180.0% |
| Revenue composition info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $328,306 | $261,943 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | -20.2% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $69,821 | $83,112 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 19.0% |
| Personnel | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Professional fees | 17.9% | 15.7% |
| Occupancy | 73.7% | 63.8% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 8.4% | 20.4% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $73,632 | $93,550 |
| One month of savings | $5,818 | $6,926 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $287,928 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $79,450 | $388,404 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 18.4 | 11.7 |
| Months of cash and investments | 18.4 | 11.7 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 32.6 | 11.7 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | $106,860 | $80,734 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $209,209 | $497,137 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 27.0% | 0.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $392,565 | $560,958 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $392,565 | $560,958 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President of Board
Shane Duff
Shane Duff is the President of Cypress Cove Landkeepers, and also oversees the Wildlife Monitoring program at the Gore Nature Education Center. Shane and his wife relocated to Florida from upstate New York in December of 2017. They fell in love with the ecosystems and abundant wildlife in Southwest Florida, and immediately began volunteering with multiple conservation and research groups across the area. Upon learning of Cypress Cove Landkeepers’ mission to conserve and protect the land and wildlife that call it home, while educating the younger generation about the importance of good environmental stewardship, he got actively involved and joined the board.
He currently owns Refined Strategies, a business strategy consulting firm, and is the Director of Market Development for Alair Homes, a first-of-its-kind custom home building and renovation company with over 110 offices across the US and Canada.
Vice President Board of Directors
Jennifer Reid
Jennifer Reid joined the board of Cypress Cove Landkeepers after founding and serving for 16 years as co-chair of Lyme Connection, a non-profit organization based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. In this capacity, Jennifer was responsible for community partnerships, education, communications, programs/ events, fundraising/grant writing, and research. Prior to founding Lyme Connection, Jennifer held senior-level positions for communications in several large corporations.
Leading an organization focused on preventing Zoonotic Diseases and supporting patients inspired Jennifer to focus her new life in Naples on projects that encourage community health and protect the environment. She was immediately drawn to the “Body, Mind and Spirt” wellness opportunities Cypress Cove envisions for visitors enjoying its Blue Zones Project designated trails, nature education programs, and artistic gatherings.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Inc
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Inc
Board of directorsas of 05/25/2023
Board of directors data
Shane Duff
Jennifer Reid
Retired
Term: 2019 - 2022
Shane Duff
Shane started his first company at 17 years old and has since led and helped build companies in multiple industries, from automotive repair and restoration to natural wellness spas.
Jennifer Reid
Jennifer joins the board of Cypress Cove Conservancy after founding and serving for 16 years as co-chair of Lyme Connection, a non-profit organization based in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Kathy Reno
Dr. Kathy Reno joined the Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Inc. board in 2020. Prior to joining the board, she served as Development Committee Chair, Grant Coordinator and Golf Event Organizer.
Heather Gienapp
Heather joined CCL in 2021 to provide leadership for our Volunteer program. Heather has a strong background in volunteer management in other conservation organizations in SWFL
Open Seat TBD
July brought several board seat vacancies
Open Seat TBD
July brought several board seat vacancies
Open Seat TBD
July brought several board seat vacancies
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
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Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
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