Turtle Survival Alliance
- Assets
- $19.4m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $15.8m
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Charleston, SC
- Founding
- 03/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-0785702
Organization Overview
Turtle Survival Alliance is located in Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Turtle Survival Alliance employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Turtle Survival Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Turtle Survival Alliance generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TURTLE BREEDING, FIELD RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIELD CONSERVATION CREATES BREEDING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BUILDING FACILITIES, FOR CRITICALLY ENDANGERED FRESHWATER TURTLES AND TORTOISES AND CONDUCTS FIELD RESEARCH. DEVELOPS CONSERVATION PLANS AND PUTS THOSE PLANS INTO ACTION. PROMOTES CONSERVATION AWARENESS AMONG LOCAL COMMUNITIES, PROVIDES SUPPORT, KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING AROUND THE WORLD. ADVOCATES FOR GREATER ENFORCEMENT OF WILDLIFE LAWS.
CONFERENCE-HOSTING AN AVERAGE OF MORE THAN 250 ATTENDEES OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. THE SYMPOSIUM REPRESENTS THE LARGEST GATHERING OF THE NON-MARINE TURTLE BIOLOGISTS IN THE WORLD AND PROVIDES AN UNMATCHED OPPORTUNITY FOR NETWORKING AND STRATEGIZING ABOUT TURTLE CONSERVATION. IN ADDITION, THE MEETING PROVIDES A VENUE FOR EXISTING TURTLE CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION TO MEET. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE TURTLE SURVIVAL ALLIANCE, TURTLE CONSERVATION FUND, AS WELL AS TFTSG STEERING COMMITTEE ALL COINCIDE WITH THE SYMPOSIUM EACH YEAR.
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT - TSA CURRENTLY OWNS AND MANAGES MORE THAN 2000 TURTLES AND TORTOISES REPRESENTING MORE THAN 50 SPECIES. CURRENTLY THESE 2000+ ANIMALS RESIDE WITH 93 PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS, 33 ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS AND FIVE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (I.E. UNIVERSITIES AND VETERINARY SCHOOLS)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Walde Chief Operating Officer, T | Officer | 40 | $126,786 |
Rick Hudson President | Officer | 40 | $20,000 |
Dwight Lawson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Mitchell Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Hugh Quinn Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Brian Horne Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $30,711 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,748,309 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $27,933 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,779,020 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,940 |
| Investment income | $119,216 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,936,009 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,483,012 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $178,494 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,850 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $409,445 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $80 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $86,105 |
| Travel | $28,911 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,008 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $65,072 |
| Insurance | $105,629 |
| All other expenses | $114,964 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,933,964 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,358,869 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $130,062 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $18,425 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,022,667 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $15,753,964 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $80,762 |
| Total assets | $19,364,749 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $161,516 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $138,985 |
| Total liabilities | $300,501 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,420,610 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $643,638 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $19,364,749 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Turtle Survival Alliance has awarded $100,043 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WALDE RESEARCH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING PURPOSE: turtle Conservation | $90,043 |
Knoxville, TN PURPOSE: TURTLE CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Turtle Survival Alliance has recieved totaling $629,961.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $539,265 |
Tortuga Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $25,000 |
Zoological Society Of San Diego San Diego, CA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT FOR TURTLES | $25,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Detroit Zoological Society Royal Oak, MI PURPOSE: Conservation Support | $10,000 |
Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: CONSERVATION PROGRAM | $7,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $180,884 |
| Earnings | $15,301 |
| Ending Balance | $196,185 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Turtle Survival Alliance Charleston, SC | $19,364,749 | $1,936,009 |
Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation Yemassee, SC | $36,867,136 | $2,756,319 |
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park And Eco-Center Inc Scotland Neck, NC | $3,553,226 | $1,442,637 |
Friends Of Bonobos Durham, NC | $382,176 | $1,290,531 |
Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated Charlotte, NC | $11,550,689 | $2,542,876 |
World Parrot Trust Usa Inc Travelers Rest, SC | $1,042,236 | $1,081,625 |
Tune In To Nature Org Asheville, NC | $1,218,932 | $1,115,463 |
Wysocking Wildlife Sanctuary Inc Engelhard, NC | $16,234,546 | $1,821,914 |
Piedmont Wildlife Center Durham, NC | $631,344 | $809,355 |
Conservation Through Public Health Holly Springs, NC | $525,299 | $643,034 |
Help Asheville Bears Asheville, NC | $3,336 | $492,591 |
Ziggys Refuge Providence, NC | $504,661 | $576,605 |