Sea Turtle Inc
- Assets
- $11.7m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $1.1m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- South Padre Island, TX
- Founding
- 01/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 74-2042030
Organization Overview
Sea Turtle Inc is located in South Padre Island, TX. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sea Turtle Inc 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 Inc generated $4.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEA TURTLE INC.S THREE TIER MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS. OUR MISSION IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE, AND RELEASE INJURED SEA TURTLES, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND ASSIST WITH CONSERVATIONEFFORTS FOR ALL MARINE TURTLE SPECIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
2. OUR REHABILITATION CENTER PROVIDED CARE TO SICK AND INJURED TURTLES AND SEA TURTLES THAT LIVE IN OUR FACILITY PERMANENTLY. WE RETRIEVED DOA TURTLES AND SUCCESSFULLY RELEASED TURTLES INTO THE OCEAN. THE REHABILITATION PROGRAM INCLUDES PROVIDING TURTLES WITH MEDICAL TREATMENT, MEDICIENS, SCANS, SURGERIES, AND ANY TREATMENT OR REHAB NEEDED TO TREAT THE INJURED OR SICK TURTLE.
3. CONSERVATION EFFORTS INCLUDE BEACH PATROLS, NEST PROTECTION, EXCAVATION, CORRAL CREATING AND OVERSIGHT. EACH YEAR FROM MARCH TO SEPTEMBER WE PATROL BY FOOT AND ATV MORE THAN 50 MILES OF BEACH TO WATCH AND RESPOND TO NESTING FEMALE SEA TURTLES. IN 2021, WE LOGGED OVER 20,000 PATROLLING HOURS AND COVERED 18,133 MILES. OUR PATROLLING EFFORTS RESULTED IN LOCATING 85 NESTS, EXACVATION AND PROTECTION OF 8,025 EGGS AND RELEASE OF APPROXIMATLEY 5,734 HATCHING SEA TURTLES. THESE CONSERVATION EFFORTS ARE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF 8 INTERNS.
WE ACCOMPLISHED OUR MISSION THROUGHT:1. THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS OBJECTIVES FOCUS ON EDUCATING AND PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON CONSERVATION, MARINE SEA TURTLES, REHABILITATION, AND BEING GOOD OCEAN STEWARDS. THE OBJECTIVES ARE ACCOMPLISHED VIA ONSITE EDUCATION, FIELD TRIPS, AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AND FIELD TRIPS. THROUGH OUR EDUCATION CENTER ONSITE VISITORS LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION AND PROGRAMS. VISITORS HAVE ACCESS TO OUR TURTLE RESIDENT CENTER AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL. IN 2021, THERE WERE 113,000 VISITORS TO OUR FACILITY AND 7,046 STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT OUR MISSION VIA FIELD TRIPS, ONLINE AND ONSITE EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
3. CONSERVATION EFFORTS INCLUDE BEACH PATROLS, NEST PROTECTION, EXCAVATION, CORRAL CREATING AND OVERSIGHT. EACH YEAR FROM MARCH TO SEPTEMBER WE PATROL BY FOOT AND ATV MORE THAN 50 MILES OF BEACH TO WATCH AND RESPOND TO NESTING FEMALE SEA TURTLES. IN 2021, WE LOGGED OVER 20,000 PATROLLING HOURS AND COVERED 18,133 MILES. OUR PATROLLING EFFORTS RESULTED IN LOCATING 85 NESTS, EXACVATION AND PROTECTION OF 8,025 EGGS AND RELEASE OF APPROXIMATLEY 5,734 HATCHING SEA TURTLES. THESE CONSERVATION EFFORTS ARE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF 8 INTERNS.
2. OUR REHABILITATION CENTER PROVIDED CARE TO SICK AND INJURED TURTLES AND SEA TURTLES THAT LIVE IN OUR FACILITY PERMANENTLY. WE RETRIEVED DOA TURTLES AND SUCCESSFULLY RELEASED TURTLES INTO THE OCEAN. THE REHABILITATION PROGRAM INCLUDES PROVIDING TURTLES WITH MEDICAL TREATMENT, MEDICIENS, SCANS, SURGERIES, AND ANY TREATMENT OR REHAB NEEDED TO TREAT THE INJURED OR SICK TURTLE.
WE ACCOMPLISHED OUR MISSION THROUGHT:1. THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS OBJECTIVES FOCUS ON EDUCATING AND PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON CONSERVATION, MARINE SEA TURTLES, REHABILITATION, AND BEING GOOD OCEAN STEWARDS. THE OBJECTIVES ARE ACCOMPLISHED VIA ONSITE EDUCATION, FIELD TRIPS, AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AND FIELD TRIPS. THROUGH OUR EDUCATION CENTER ONSITE VISITORS LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION AND PROGRAMS. VISITORS HAVE ACCESS TO OUR TURTLE RESIDENT CENTER AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL. IN 2021, THERE WERE 113,000 VISITORS TO OUR FACILITY AND 7,046 STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT OUR MISSION VIA FIELD TRIPS, ONLINE AND ONSITE EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wendy Knight Executive Director | Officer | 0 | $0 |
John L Tippit Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
John Butler PHD Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Carol Demoss Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
William Hoenes Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Shane Wilson President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $55,591 |
| Fundraising events | $260,422 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,607,084 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $978 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,924,075 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,484,265 |
| Investment income | $2,146 |
| 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 | $987,867 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,419,765 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $628,328 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $53,842 |
| Payroll taxes | $62,145 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $99,474 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,045 |
| Office expenses | $134,924 |
| Information technology | $5,554 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,464 |
| Travel | $32,431 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $174,848 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $245,394 |
| Insurance | $75,223 |
| All other expenses | $156,032 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,951,271 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,154,800 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $179,634 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,006 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,858,661 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,147,724 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $310,612 |
| Total assets | $11,651,431 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $262,473 |
| 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 | $3,453,137 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $134,902 |
| Total liabilities | $3,850,512 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,652,927 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $147,992 |
| 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 | $11,651,431 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sea Turtle Inc has recieved totaling $6,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
David And Linda Swain Foundation S Padre Isle, TX PURPOSE: PUBLIC SERVICE | $5,000 |
Walker Family Foundation Beach City, TX PURPOSE: EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, REHABILITATION | $1,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fort Worth Art Association Fort Worth, TX | $70,573,501 | $16,694,058 |
Health Education Learning Project H E L P Fort Worth, TX | $21,809,617 | $21,715,181 |
Texas Advocacy Project Inc Austin, TX | $1,606,192 | $3,119,683 |
Efforts Of Grace Inc New Orleans, LA | $9,750,115 | $6,712,838 |
South Texas Institute For The Arts Corpus Christi, TX | $11,651,943 | $2,742,109 |
Society For Neuro-Oncology Houston, TX | $6,909,260 | $3,914,434 |
Gdiacc Foundation Inc Dallas, TX | $106,516 | $2,129,759 |
Love Station Inc Ponca City, OK | $4,976,987 | $2,048,106 |
Sea Turtle Inc South Padre Island, TX | $11,651,431 | $4,419,765 |
The Walls Project Baton Rouge, LA | $407,630 | $1,770,639 |
Match Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston Houston, TX | $20,886,964 | $758,825 |
Mayfest Inc Fort Worth, TX | $677,202 | $1,777,166 |