FISH & WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA, INC.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc., established on September 29, 1994, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the health and vitality of Florida’s fish and wildlife resources and habitats. As the citizen-support entity for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the foundation collaborates with this commission to promote conservation efforts that ensure the sustainability of Florida's natural resources for current and future generations. Celebrating 20 years of impactful service, the Foundation actively raises funds and garners support for various conservation and education initiatives across the state. It builds partnerships with communities, businesses, organizations, and individuals state-wide. By making tax-deductible contributions to the Foundation or any specific program they endorse, every Florida resident and visitor can contribute to developing healthy ecosystems that benefit all Floridians. The Foundation has shown its commitment through various activities including recovery grants for recreational fishing guides affected by natural disasters such as Hurricane Irma in Everglades City and Chokoloskee. Its leadership experienced transitions with Eric Sutton becoming the Executive Director on December 8, succeeding Nick Wiley after a distinguished career handling complex conservation issues. The Foundation was officially registered in Florida under CH8500 and remains actively compliant with state regulations, holding a current annual report as of April 8, 2024. Headquartered at P.O. Box 11010 in Tallahassee, Florida, the organization maintains transparency by providing access to registration details through the Division of Consumer Services. Notably, its website, fishwildlifefoundationofflorida.com, serves as a primary information portal for stakeholders. The Foundation's esteemed leadership includes President Andrew Walker and COO James W. Bradford, among others, playing pivotal roles in directing its mission-oriented ventures.