Turtle Survival Alliance

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.

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)Compensation
Andrew Walde
Chief Operating Officer, T
$126,786
Rick Hudson
President
$20,000
Dwight Lawson
Vice President
$0
John Mitchell
Chair
$0
Hugh Quinn
Chair
$0
Brian Horne
Chair
$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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Turtle Survival Alliance has awarded $100,043 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WALDE RESEARCH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING

PURPOSE: turtle Conservation

$90,043

KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Knoxville, TN

PURPOSE: TURTLE CONSERVATION

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Turtle Survival Alliance has recieved totaling $629,961.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$180,884
Earnings$15,301
Ending Balance$196,185

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