Biscayne Bay Foundation

What Biscayne Bay Foundation does

Biscayne Bay Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in March 2014 by Jose 'Joey' Godoy and headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida (service area: Miami-Dade County). The organization's primary mission is environmental cleanup and marine wildlife protection across Southern Florida waterways, with a stated geographic footprint covering 275 square miles of marine ecosystem, an 859-square-mile watershed, and a 40-mile target cleanup radius. Core programs include beach and waterway cleanups (conducted three times every other week using canoes, scuba diving, and mangrove rafting), the Trash Free Seas initiative, the I2°C initiative, and the Florida Manatees Protection Program. The organization is a 1-10 person grassroots nonprofit with no proprietary technology platform.

The business model is donation-driven, with three primary revenue streams: individual donations (accepted via PayPal with suggested tiers of $10, $25, $50, $75, $100), corporate sponsorships (Publix, Home Depot, Whole Foods Market, CVS Pharmacy, Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables, Montce Miami, Winn Dixie), and event-based fundraising through the annual Give Miami Day campaign (organized by The Miami Foundation). The foundation has expanded its mission beyond environmental work to include community outreach programs: a tutoring program for individuals with developmental disabilities delivered at donated library/community center space, and a financial assistance program that compensates homeless participants at $10 per bag of trash removed and distributes grants to community-based organizations.

The technology posture is minimal — no proprietary platform, no software product, no AI components, and no API. Operations are volunteer-driven with a lean staff consisting of a President (Jose Godoy), Vice President (Marlene Marin), and supporting roles (Senior Marketing Executive, Executive Secretary, Board Members, Operations & HR Leader). The organization has a stated goal to scale programming from several times per month to five days per week pending adequate funding, and participates annually in Give Miami Day to raise funds.

Name

Biscayne Bay Foundation

Legal name

Biscayne Bay Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://biscaynebayfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Biscayne Bay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 that organizes volunteer waterway cleanups, marine wildlife protection (including Florida Manatees), and community outreach programs serving homeless individuals and people with developmental disabilities in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Environmental cleanup services
• Waterway conservation programs
• Marine wildlife protection
• Community outreach
• Volunteer stewardship

Headquarters

HQ city

Coral Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation accepts donations from individuals through PayPal and Miami Give Day platform. Donations are the primary source of operational funding for cleanup activities, equipment, and team expansion.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors including Publix, Home Depot, Whole Foods Market, CVS Pharmacy, Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables, Montce Miami, and Winn Dixie provide financial support and in-kind contributions for cleanup equipment and resources.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual participation in Give Miami Day (Miami Give Day), a 24-hour online philanthropy campaign organized by The Miami Foundation. The event has raised over $650 million since 2012 for Miami-area nonprofits.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Biscayne Bay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes volunteer-led beach and waterway cleanup programs across a 40-mile radius in Southern Florida, protecting marine wildlife (including endangered Florida Manatees) and supporting community outreach to disadvantaged populations. It runs the I2°C initiative, the Trash Free Seas program, and supporting educational and financial assistance services for homeless individuals and people with developmental disabilities.

Product overview

Biscayne Bay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit environmental organization offering a portfolio of conservation and community service programs. Its core offerings include beach and waterway cleanup programs, the I2°C initiative for environmental awareness and action, and the Florida Manatees protection program. The organization also provides supporting programs such as a tutoring program for individuals with developmental disabilities and a financial assistance program distributing grants to community-based organizations. These programs are delivered through volunteer-driven cleanup activities, educational outreach, and community partnerships, with no software product or technology platform component.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beach and Waterway Cleanup Programs

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Miami FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Organizes Give Miami Day, an annual 24-hour online philanthropy campaign that has raised over $650 million since 2012. The Biscayne Bay Foundation participates as a nonprofit beneficiary receiving donations through this platform.
• PublixminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing financial support and resources for environmental cleanup activities. Logo displayed on the foundation's sponsors page.
• Home DepotminorOthersCorporate sponsor based in Miami, Florida, providing funding and equipment support for cleanup operations. Logo displayed on the foundation's sponsors page.
• Whole Foods MarketminorOthersCorporate sponsor based in Miami, Florida, contributing to environmental stewardship efforts. Logo displayed on the foundation's sponsors page.
• CVS PharmacyminorOthersCorporate sponsor based in Miami, Florida. Logo displayed on the foundation's sponsors page.
• Mercedes Benz of Coral GablesminorOthersCorporate sponsor located in Coral Gables, Florida. Logo displayed on the foundation's sponsors page.
• Montce MiamiminorOthersCorporate sponsor based in Miami, Florida. Logo displayed on the foundation's sponsors page.
• Winn DixieminorOthersCorporate sponsor based in Miami, Florida. Logo displayed on the foundation's sponsors page.
• Local SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners for school education programs and community cleanup events. Included in I2°C initiative impact snapshot.
• Local Dive TeamsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified divers partner with the foundation for underwater cleanup operations. Included in I2°C initiative impact snapshot.
• Waterfront BusinessesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal businesses partner with the foundation for cleanup activities and support. Included in I2°C initiative impact snapshot.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VolunteerCleanup.org: Florida-based organization that organizes and coordinates volunteer-led beach and waterway cleanups across South Florida. Most direct operational peer to Biscayne Bay Foundation's cleanup mechanics.
• Miami Waterkeeper: Miami-based nonprofit focused on protecting South Florida's Biscayne Bay and watershed through water quality monitoring, advocacy, and community action. Directly comparable in geography, mission, and donor base to Biscayne Bay Foundation.
• Save the Manatee Club: Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting the endangered Florida Manatee through advocacy, habitat protection, and education. Directly comparable to Biscayne Bay Foundation's Florida Manatees Protection Program.
• Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF): Marine conservation nonprofit that engages volunteer divers in citizen science and conservation activities. Comparable to Biscayne Bay Foundation's use of certified scuba divers for underwater cleanup and data collection.

Regional players

• Coral Restoration Foundation: Florida Keys-based nonprofit focused on coral reef restoration and conservation. Comparable Florida-based marine conservation mission but specialized in coral reef restoration rather than waterway cleanup.

Broad incumbents

• Coastal Conservation Association: National nonprofit focused on marine resource conservation, particularly habitat and fisheries. Broadly comparable marine conservation mission but more focused on fisheries advocacy than volunteer cleanup.
• The Nature Conservancy (Florida Chapter): One of the world's largest environmental nonprofits with active Florida coastal and marine programs. Comparable conservation mission but operates at vastly greater scale and budget.
• Ocean Conservancy: Major U.S. marine conservation nonprofit that runs the International Coastal Cleanup, the largest volunteer cleanup program globally. The closest national-scale analogue to Biscayne Bay Foundation's trash-removal model.
• Surfrider Foundation: National nonprofit focused on beach access, water quality, and ocean protection through volunteer-led beach cleanups and advocacy. Directly comparable in the volunteer cleanup and Trash Free Seas-style activities but operates at national scale with chapters.
• Sierra Club (Florida Chapter): Large environmental nonprofit with active Florida conservation advocacy. Comparable in environmental advocacy and donor-base type, though broader in scope than marine-specific cleanup.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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