Upwell Turtles

Organization Overview

Upwell Turtles is located in Monterey, CA. The organization was established in 2017. 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, Upwell Turtles employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upwell Turtles 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, Upwell Turtles generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $995.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 33.0% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROTECT AND RECOVER ENDANGERED POPULATIONS OF TURTLES BY REDUCING THREATS AT SEA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROGRAM ACTIVITES IN 2021: FURTHER UNRAVELED THE MYSTERY OF SEA TURTLES' LOST YEARS THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS TO LOTEK MICROSATELLITE TAGS FOR LONGER TRANSMISSION TIME AND DEPLOYMENT ON 24 JUVENILE LEATHERBACKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY AND 6 JUVENILE LOGGERHEADS IN COLLABORATION WITH CONSOLIDATING SEA TURTLES CONSERVATION IN THE AZORES, UNIVERSITY OF THE AZORES, AND AQU?RIO DO PORTO PIM IN PORTUGAL, WHILE OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH MERCATOR OCEAN INTERNATIONAL CONTINUED TO BE INSTRUMENTAL IN DETERMINING RELEASE LOCATIONS USING THE SEA TURTLE ACTIVE MOVEMENT MODEL. (CONT'D AT SCHEDULE O)


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
George Shillinger Pres
Executive Dir.
$164,870
Kristin Reed Operations
Director
$78,150
Thomas Jorde Chair
Director
$0
William Sullivan Chair
Treasurer
$0
Ann Morris Dir
Treasurer
$0
Rodney Berens
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $195,480
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,122,710
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,318,190
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
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 $1,332,043

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Upwell Turtles has recieved totaling $275,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Marisla Foundation

Laguna Beach, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$140,000
The Marisla Foundation

Laguna Beach, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$70,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$30,250
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

Aptos, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT

$20,000
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp

Morris Plains, NJ

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$10,000
Ainslie Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: PROTECTION FOR TURTLES AT SEA

$5,000
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