Sea Turtle Conservancy
- Assets
- $9.6m
- Revenue
- $6.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Gainesville, FL
- Founding
- 06/1961
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 59-6151069
Organization Overview
Sea Turtle Conservancy is located in Gainesville, FL. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sea Turtle Conservancy employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sea Turtle Conservancy 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 12/2023, Sea Turtle Conservancy generated $6.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Sea Turtle Conservancy has awarded 386 individual grants totaling $8,015,835. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENSURE THE SURVIVAL OF SEA TURTLES WITHIN THE WIDER CARIBBEAN BASIN AND ATLANTIC THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, TRAINING, ADVOCACY, AND PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL HABITATS UPON WHICH THEY DEPEND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FLORIDA PROGRAMS NETWORKING, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND GRANTS PROGRAMS BASED IN THE UNITED STATES TO ELIMINATE THREATS FACING SEA TURTLES AND TO PRESERVE NESTING AND FEEDING HABITATS. THIS INCLUDES AN IN-WATER RESEARCH PROJECT TO STUDY THE SEA TURTLES OF THE BIG BEND REGION OF FLORIDA. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CLOSE MONITORING AND SHAPING OF POLICIES AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL IMPACTING SEA TURTLES AND THEIR HABITAT. STC ALSO HOSTS TOUR DE TURTLES, AN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM USING SATELLITE-TRACKED MIGRATIONS OF SEA TURTLES THAT COMBINES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INTO A FREE, INTERACTIVE PROGRAM AVAILABLE ONLINE TO ANYONE.
LIGHTING AND PREDATION - INITIALLY THESE PROGRAMS WERE CREATED IN RESPONSE TO THE DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL IN THE GULF OF MEXICO. FUNDS HAVE BEEN USED FOR SEA TURTLE MITIGATION IN THREE AREAS: LIGHTING, REHABILITATION, AND PREDATION. CURRENTLY FUNDING CONTINUES FOR MITIGATION IN LIGHTING AND PREDATION. LIGHTING GRANTS REPLACE PROBLEM FIXTURES ON COASTAL PROPERTIES WITH SHIELDED AMBER LED LIGHTS THAT REDUCE DISORIENTATION FOR NESTING TURTLES AND HATCHLINGS. PREDATION FUNDS CONCENTRATE ON REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF PREDATION OF TURTLE EGGS AND HATCHLINGS.
TORTUGUERO RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION - SEA TURTLE RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION BASED IN TORTUGUERO, COSTA RICA. EMPHASIS IS CENTERED ON THE LOCAL POPULATIONS OF GREEN AND LEATHERBACK TURTLES. THIS INCLUDES TAGGING AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, RESEARCH GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES A RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TRAINING TO ASPIRING BIOLOGISTS, PARTICULARLY FROM LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Godfrey CEO | Officer | 40 | $191,194 |
Patricia Mccloskey CFO | Officer | 40 | $138,897 |
Chris Rajczi Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Helen Stamatacos Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Phipps Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony D Knerr PHD President Emeritus | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $235,432 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $843,175 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,495,020 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $542 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,573,627 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $451,785 |
| Investment income | $98,341 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $365,239 |
| 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 | $23,604 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,515,913 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $956,307 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $25,540 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $396,022 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $135,103 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $784,108 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $79,925 |
| Other employee benefits | $158,555 |
| Payroll taxes | $84,571 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,440 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,212 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,862 |
| Fees for services: Other | $158,176 |
| Advertising and promotion | $536 |
| Office expenses | $136,529 |
| Information technology | $104,258 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $127,624 |
| Travel | $219,186 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40,620 |
| Insurance | $27,228 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,494,238 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $835,208 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,424,885 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $400,013 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,364 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $37,555 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $24,494 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $353,290 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,521,379 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,610,188 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $204,545 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $330,119 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $27,367 |
| 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 | $19,575 |
| Total liabilities | $581,606 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,054,871 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,973,711 |
| 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 | $9,610,188 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sea Turtle Conservancy has awarded $905,288 in support to 42 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PURPOSE: Education | $10,840 |
CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM INC PURPOSE: Conservation | $40,250 |
FLORIDA STATE PARKS FOUND PURPOSE: ConservationEducation | $41,817 |
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Research | $11,506 |
EAST COAST BIOLOGISTS INC PURPOSE: Research | $21,768 |
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Research | $34,508 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Outreach Aid To The Americas Inc Miami, FL | $1,124,026 | $8,554,838 |
Sea Turtle Conservancy Gainesville, FL | $9,610,188 | $6,515,913 |
American Security Council Foundation Sebastian, FL | $2,029,867 | $757,219 |
Naples Council On World Affairs Inc Naples, FL | $1,090,343 | $396,441 |
Us For Belize Foundation Research & Environmental Education Gainesville, FL | $943,656 | $731,501 |
World Conference Of Mayors Inc Tuskegee, AL | $61,276 | $133,498 |
Committee For Responsible Foreign Policy Inc Lake Wales, FL | $7,500 | $125,000 |
Clinical And Translational Genome Research Institute Inc Fort Myers Beach, FL | $0 | $0 |
Alliance For Responsible Cuba Policy Foundation Tampa, FL | $12,219 | $0 |
Center Of Studies On Economic Integration And International Trad Miami, FL | $5,802 | $0 |