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REEF RENEWAL FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
LARCHMONT, NY · EIN 842755808 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE C32 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · reefrenewal.org
revenue
$302K
expenses
$214K
net assets
$230K
employees
0
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

DEVELOPING NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO RESTORE AND PROTECT CORAL REEFS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Reef Renewal Foundation International supports a global network of locally led coral reef restoration programs. The organization provides fundraising support and facilitates the sharing of best practices and innovative techniques to increase coral coverage and biodiversity. Active in regions including the Florida Keys, Caribbean, and Australia, it empowers local communities to restore and steward their reef ecosystems.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Coral Restoration Program
On-the-ground restoration initiatives in partner locations that grow and outplant corals to increase reef coverage and biodiversity
Reef Renewal Network
Global network of locally led coral restoration programs that share best practices, innovative techniques, and receive fundraising support from Reef Renewal Foundation International
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Ocean Ecosystem Restoration & Research 3 activities
    • Develops innovative coral reef restoration methods
      Engages in the research and development of new techniques to restore and protect coral reefs, supporting advancements in reef restoration practices.
    • Implements coral reef restoration projects globally
      Establishes and operates practical, on-the-ground coral reef restoration initiatives in locations including Australia, Bonaire, the Cayman Islands, Curaçao, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Florida Keys, USA.
    • Restores corals through network-supported nursery and outplanting programs
      Has supported the restoration of nearly 100,000 corals globally by establishing offshore coral nurseries, such as the first in the Florida Keys, and advancing community-based restoration projects like the one in Bonaire.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$302K
Contributions & grants$302K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3930%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$214K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$196K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$230K
Cash$230K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$230K
Liquid reserves12.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • KEN NEDIMYER — DIRECTOR, FOUNDER
  • MARTIN VAN DER VALK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Buddy Dive Resort Partner — Collaborated to bring coral reef restoration to Bonaire and develop a community-based restoration project.
  • Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire Network — Network member implementing coral restoration in Bonaire.
  • Reef Renewal Foundation International Network — Lead organization in the network supporting global coral restoration efforts.
  • Reef Renewal Maui Network — Network member implementing coral restoration in Maui.
  • Reef Renewal Mexico Network — Network member implementing coral restoration in Mexico.
  • Reef Renewal Network Members Network — Global network of locally led and owned reef restoration programs supported by Reef Renewal Foundation International
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Capacity-Focused Empowerment Model
    methodology: capacity_focused_support
    By providing fundraising and operational support to local programs, the organization enables partners to focus on community engagement and implementation, because reducing administrative and financial barriers strengthens on-the-ground impact and program sustainability.
  • Locally Led and Community-Adapted Restoration
    methodology: locally_led_restoration
    By centering local communities in the design and implementation of coral reef restoration, REEF RENEWAL FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL produces more contextually effective and sustainable outcomes, because local ownership enhances ecological relevance, community buy-in, and long-term stewardship.
  • Networked Innovation for Shared Learning
    methodology: networked_innovation
    By building a connected network of local restoration programs, the organization accelerates innovation and improves restoration techniques, because peer collaboration and shared learning enable rapid adaptation and scaling of best practices across geographies.