Tortoise Group
- Assets
- $176.8k
- Revenue
- $125.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV
- Founding
- 08/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-2838299
Organization Overview
Tortoise Group is located in Las Vegas, NV. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tortoise Group employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tortoise Group 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, Tortoise Group generated $125.3k 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 (7.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $88.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
EDUCATING AND ADVOCATING FOR THE PROTECTION AND WELL-BEING OF THE DESERT TORTOISE SINCE 1982.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STEM CLASSES: TORTOISE GROUP (TG) IS HELPING AUGMENT THE CURRENT CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CURRICULUM BY OFFERING FREE STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL MODULES FOR 1ST THROUGH 5TH GRADERS (THIS IS THE AGE GROUP MOST CCSD PRINCIPALS HAVE IDENTIFIED AS NEEDIEST). TG TEACHES A 9-WEEK COURSE; EACH COURSE IS BROKEN DOWN BY CCSD TEACHING OBJECTIVES. MATH AND SCIENCE ARE TAUGHT TO THIS AGE GROUP THROUGH THE LENS OF THE DESERT TORTOISE - THE CLASSES ARE INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL AND GIVE KIDS AN INTEREST IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AROUND THEM. TG ALSO PROVIDES ONE-OFF CLASSROOM APPEARANCES/ASSEMBLIES UPON REQUEST FROM SCHOOLS.
CAPTIVE DESERT TORTOISE ADOPTION PROGRAM: IT IS ONLY LEGAL TO KEEP DESERT TORTOISES AS PETS IN STATES WHERE THEY NATURALLY OCCUR. THERE ARE SEVERAL FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF TRANSFER AND CUSTODIANSHIP OF CAPTIVE DESERT TORTOISES, TORTOISE GROUP OPERATES AS THE SOLE ENTITY LEGALLY ALLOWED TO ADOPT THESE ANIMALS IN NV.
WILD TORTOISE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES: TORTOISE GROUP PARTNERS WITH SEVERAL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES WITH THE SOLE INTENT OF CONSERVING OUR STATE'S REPTILE. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS), THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS), NEVADA DEPT OF WILDLIFE (NDOW), AND CLARK COUNTY DESERT CONSERVATION PROGRAM (DCP), AND MANY MORE, TG IS ABLE TO AUGMENT EXISTING STUDIES AND RESEARCH PROJECTS AS WELL AS PROVIDING VOLUNTEER LABOR HOURS TO ASSIST IN ONGOING CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN TULE SPRINGS FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT (TUSK), LAKE MEAD NATIONAL REC AREA, AND UNINHABITED PORTIONS OF THE MOJAVE DESERT WITHIN NV. TG IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF PROVIDING VOLUNTEERS FOR "CITIZEN SCIENCE" PROJECTS.
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kirsten Haas Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Laura Deitsch Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Dianne Mclain Chairman | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Charles Born Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elsa Romero Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicholas Marquart Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $6,240 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $49,685 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,984 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $120,909 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,185 |
| Investment income | $1,230 |
| 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 | $125,324 |
| 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 | $56,290 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,325 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,310 |
| Office expenses | $890 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,000 |
| Travel | $2,699 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,945 |
| All other expenses | $5,141 |
| Total functional expenses | $88,530 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $126,078 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $48,353 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,368 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $176,799 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,680 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,680 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $175,119 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $176,799 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Tortoise Group has recieved totaling $3,955.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Coffey Koch Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $955 |
Mark B Wallner Foundation A Nevada Nonprofit Corporation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: PROTECTION OF DESERT TORTOISE AND HABITAT | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |
Lake Las Vegas Master Association Henderson, NV | $4,504,755 | $6,722,310 |
Clientearth Usa Inc Calabasas, CA | $7,838,710 | $8,181,021 |
Citizens Climate Education Corp Coronado, CA | $6,007,250 | $6,465,563 |
Strategic Energy Innovations San Rafael, CA | $5,993,384 | $6,356,060 |
California Native Plant Society Sacramento, CA | $13,959,792 | $6,631,755 |
Irvine Ranch Conservancy Irvine, CA | $5,172,136 | $6,197,394 |
Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund Bend, OR | $86,750 | $130 |
Grand Canyon Trust Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $35,143,090 | $9,915,125 |
The Natomas Basin Conservancy A Ca Non-Profit Public Benefit Corp Sacramento, CA | $115,320,606 | $29,049,059 |