Mission: Founded in 1994, the Everglades Foundation is a science-based, non-profit organization dedicated to restoring and protecting America's Everglades through science, advocacy and education. From the Kissimmee River Watershed to the St. Lucie & Caloosahatchee Rivers, and south to Florida Bay, the Everglades is the water supply for 9 million Floridians and a major driver of Florida's economy. The Foundation advances scientifically sound and achievable solutions to reverse environmental damage to Everglades. To do so, it builds consensus among public and private organizations, forms coalitions, sets priorities and promotes a widespread understanding of the Everglades and its irreplaceable environmental and economic value. Donations from the organization's Board of Directors underwrites administrative and fundraising costs, ensuring other gifts and grants go directly to programmatic support.

The Everglades Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1995, and donations are tax-deductible.