Sea Turtle Conservancy
- Assets
- $6.7m
- Revenue
- $4.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Gainesville, FL
- Founding
- 06/1961
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Sea Turtle Conservancy employed 20 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 12/2021, Sea Turtle Conservancy generated $4.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 7 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 301 individual grants totaling $6,153,744. 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
2021
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
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.
FLORIDA PROGRAMS - NETWORKING, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND GRANTS PROGRAMS BASED IN THE UNITED STATES TO ELIMINATE THREATS FACING SEA TURTLES AND TO PRESERVE NESTING AND FEEDING HABITATS. THESE 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 EDUCATION PROGRAM USING SATELLITE-TRACKED MIGRATIONS OF SEA TURTLES. RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ARE COMBINED INTO A FREE, INTERACTIVE PROGRAM AVAILABLE ONLINE TO ANYONE.
PANAMA RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION - A COLLABORATIVE SEA TURTLE RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVE BASED AT BOCAS DEL TORO ON PANAMAS NORTH CARIBBEAN COAST. MODELED AFTER STCS TORTUGUERO PROGRAM, THE PURPOSE OF THE PANAMA PROJECT IS TO STUDY, PROTECT AND RECOVER LOCAL POPULATIONS OF LEATHERBACK AND HAWKSBILL TURTLES, BOTH OF WHICH NEST IN GLOBALLY SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS IN THE REGION. THE PROJECT INCLUDES ONGOING MONITORING, PROTECTION AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AT CHIRIQUI BEACH, PLAYA LARGA, RED BEACH AND ESCUDO DE VERAGUAS, SOROPTA, COLON, BLUFF BEACH AND THE ZAPATILLA CAYS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Godfrey CEO | Officer | 40 | $165,712 |
Patricia Mccloskey CFO | Officer | 40 | $116,884 |
Mark D Shantzis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicholas A Shufro Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura J Forte President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Archie F Carr III PHD Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $290,268 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $791,953 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,979,136 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $60,957 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,061,357 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $341,768 |
| Investment income | $42,444 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $208,446 |
| 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 | $9,395 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,663,410 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,396,344 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $14,832 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $4,114 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $338,443 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,031 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $607,520 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $58,649 |
| Other employee benefits | $122,770 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,590 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,685 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,783 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,135 |
| Fees for services: Other | $161,612 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,900 |
| Office expenses | $119,768 |
| Information technology | $83,790 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $118,157 |
| Travel | $104,310 |
| 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 | $40,685 |
| Insurance | $20,694 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,184,468 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $942,802 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,508,017 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $346,560 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,111 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $42,586 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,356 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $242,527 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,557,054 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,664,013 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $170,875 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $255,491 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $55,277 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $481,643 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,214,856 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,967,514 |
| 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 | $6,664,013 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sea Turtle Conservancy has awarded $1,340,186 in support to 55 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE PLAYERS CLUB ASSOCIATION INC PURPOSE: Lighting | $114,456 |
OCEAN SANDS CONDOMINIUMS PURPOSE: Lighting | $63,897 |
DANS ISLAND 1660 CONDO ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: LightingDune Planting | $50,539 |
POINTE SANTO DE SANIBEL CONDO ASSOC PURPOSE: Lighting | $45,446 |
Juno Beach, FL PURPOSE: ConservationResearch | $45,439 |
SANDALFOOT CONDO ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Lighting | $43,251 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Sea Turtle Conservancy has recieved totaling $5,600.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Just Four Paws Foundation Apple Valley, CA PURPOSE: SEA TURTLE EDUCATION | $5,000 |
Friends For A Better Way Foundation Columbia, MD PURPOSE: FUNDING SUPPORT | $500 |
Patrick Foundation Tr Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,691,827 |
| Earnings | $301,591 |
| Net Contributions | $87,904 |
| Other Expense | $100,000 |
| Ending Balance | $2,981,322 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Outreach Aid To The Americas Inc Miami, FL | $1,187,873 | $7,702,357 |
Sea Turtle Conservancy Gainesville, FL | $6,664,013 | $4,663,410 |
American Security Council Foundation Sebastian, FL | $3,003,853 | $208,846 |
Naples Council On World Affairs Inc Naples, FL | $1,202,702 | $415,988 |
Committee For Responsible Foreign Policy Inc Lake Wales, FL | $8,383 | $278,000 |
Us For Belize Foundation Research & Environmental Education Gainesville, FL | $633,720 | $417,542 |
World Conference Of Mayors Inc Tuskegee, AL | $0 | $0 |
Clinical And Translational Genome Research Institute Inc Fort Myers Beach, FL | $0 | $0 |
Association Of Global South Studies Statesboro, GA | $214,447 | $0 |
Alliance For Responsible Cuba Policy Foundation Tampa, FL | $12,219 | $0 |
Center Of Studies On Economic Integration And International Trad Miami, FL | $7,376 | $0 |