Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP) serves as a trusted source for residents, businesses, industry, and the community on issues relating to preserving, restoring, improving and maintaining the natural habitat and ecosystem of the bays, estuaries and watersheds of pensacola and perdido bays.
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc at a glance
In short: Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc gave $624K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $78K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $623,513
- +41.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $77,939
- +77.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $44,688
- Total assets
- $864,949
- +104.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners ($261K). Together the top 8 received $624K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 18 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $440K (2024) to $624K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $624K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners Milton, FL | Preserving, restoring, improving, and maintaining the natural habitat and ecosystem of the bays, estuaries, and watersheds of pensacola and perdido bays | $260,560 |
| Franklins Promise Coalition Inc Eastpoint, FL | Preserving, restoring, improving, and maintaining the natural habitat and ecosystem of the bays, estuaries, and watersheds of pensacola and perdido bays | $176,442 |
| Troy University Troy, AL | Preserving, restoring, improving, and maintaining the natural habitat and ecosystem of the bays, estuaries, and watersheds of pensacola and perdido bays | $50,081 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Preserving, restoring, improving, and maintaining the natural habitat and ecosystem of the bays, estuaries, and watersheds of pensacola and perdido bays | $46,566 |
| University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | Preserving, restoring, improving, and maintaining the natural habitat and ecosystem of the bays, estuaries, and watersheds of pensacola and perdido bays | $42,810 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Preserving, restoring, improving, and maintaining the natural habitat and ecosystem of the bays, estuaries, and watersheds of pensacola and perdido bays | $25,197 |
| Northwest Florida State College Niceville, FL | Preserving, restoring, improving, and maintaining the natural habitat and ecosystem of the bays, estuaries, and watersheds of pensacola and perdido bays | $10,976 |
| Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation Dauphin Island, AL | Preserving, restoring, improving, and maintaining the natural habitat and ecosystem of the bays, estuaries, and watersheds of pensacola and perdido bays | $10,881 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $864,949 | $2,093,649 | $2,061,774 | $623,513 | 8 | $10,838 |
| 2024 | $423,849 | $1,293,778 | $1,245,259 | $439,802 | 10 | $11,353 |
About Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc is a public charity, based in Pensacola, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $865K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $624K. Net investment income was $11K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc is led by Matthew J. Posner, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew J. Posner
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024) → $102K (2025)
Colten Wright
Board Chair
Vice Chairman → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kohler
Director & Chair
Chairman → Director & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cherry Fitch
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Norberg
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vernon Compton
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Woodrow Speed
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashlee Hofberger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Boutwell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Burr
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Moore
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Benjamin Boutwell (2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Bender (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $102K, to Matthew Posner (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc
How much does Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc give each year?
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc gave $624K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $440K across 10 grants.
What is Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc's typical grant size?
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc's median grant in 2025 was $44,688, and its average grant was $77,939, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc give grants?
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc gives mostly in Florida: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (10%) and Virginia (7%).
Does Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc's largest grantees?
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners ($260,560), Franklins Promise Coalition Inc ($176,442) and Troy University ($50,081), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc?
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc reported $865K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc's EIN?
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1499384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
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