The Rattlesnake Conservancy

EIN: 472947628 501(c)(3) Environment

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Total Revenue
$259,714
Total Expenses
$323,027
Total Assets
$74,293
Net Assets
$74,293
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
Tiffany Bright
Phone
8006905638
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The Rattlesnake Conservancy, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $260K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 49% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $323K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

To advance the protection of rattlesnakes and their habitat through research and education.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $94,507 Revenue: $5,100

Our research programs are focused to provide a measurable on-the-ground conservation impact for imperiled rattlesnake species across the world. Current efforts include ongoing disease monitoring in...

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Our research programs are focused to provide a measurable on-the-ground conservation impact for imperiled rattlesnake species across the world. Current efforts include ongoing disease monitoring in wild populations of venomous snakes long-term evaluation of artificial refugia sites species recovery efforts for the New Mexico Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake assessing the feasibility of restoring habitat and connectivity between two isolated Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake populations through a collaboration with Dr. Eric Hileman at West Virginia University and assisting Dr. Margres at the University of South Florida in collecting venom samples from Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes across their range to study population dynamics asses species status identify threats and better inform conservation decisions. In addition to our own internal research programs The Rattlesnake Conservancy provides grant funding to researchers around the world whose work aligns with our mission and goals. Since 2020 we have funded projects impacting numerous venomous snake species from the Florida peninsula to the slopes of New York the desert southwest to the barrier islands of southeast Georgia the rainforests of Mexico to the mountains of northeast Brazil.

Program 2
Expenses: $65,721 Revenue: $5,025

Our Education Programs are designed to inspire a lifelong commitment to conservation and cultivate a deep connection with the natural world. We believe that providing environmental education and...

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Our Education Programs are designed to inspire a lifelong commitment to conservation and cultivate a deep connection with the natural world. We believe that providing environmental education and instilling a love for nature in children plays a vital role in conservation and therefore directly supports our mission. To this end we offer many innovative education programs and experiences for all ages including reptile encounters community outreach events visiting classrooms on-site and off-site field trips day camps guided hikes nature excursions and a native venomous snake display which is open to the public. Additionally we produce activities and materials which support state and national science standards and are available completely free for download on our website. These educator resources help children learn how to identify their native snake species learn how to live safely alongside potentially dangerous wildlife and recognize some of the ecological benefits they provide.

Program 3
Expenses: $123,297 Revenue: $166,991

Our Training Programs have been taught throughout the United States since 2015 and set the industry standard in safe venomous handling practices. These courses empower individuals and professionals...

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Our Training Programs have been taught throughout the United States since 2015 and set the industry standard in safe venomous handling practices. These courses empower individuals and professionals with the skills and equipment they need to respond safely to venomous snakes in their communities through a combination of classroom instruction in important topics like native venomous snake species ecology snake anatomy and physiology reproductive behavior venom toxinology emergency snakebite management captive husbandry and more; with hands on techniques like single hooking double hooking bagging and containing venomous snakes. Examples of people who have taken this course are military personnel land managers first responders zookeepers naturalists gardeners park rangers biologists private herpetoculturists field herpers construction workers physicians environmental consultants photographers and more. We currently offer five unique training courses including the Level 1 Venomous Handling Certification Course the Level 2C: Introduction to Venomous Snakes in Captivity the Level 2R: Introduction to Field and Research Techniques a Continuing Education Certification Course and Venomous Snakes on the Jobsite. These courses support our mission and provide an effective model for human-snake conflict mitigation in areas where snakes are likely to come into contact with people.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $71,374
Program Service Revenue $177,116
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $11,224
TOTAL REVENUE $259,714

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $14,031
Salaries & Benefits $187,594
Fundraising Expenses $15,205
Program Expenses $283,525
Other Expenses $121,402
TOTAL EXPENSES $323,027

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $259,714 $510,222 -0.5%
Expenses $323,027 $543,811 -0.4%
Net Income $-63,313 $-33,589 +0.9%
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
4
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
5
$150,768
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Joseph Colbert Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Douglas Noble PhD Vice Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthony Daly-Crews Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Fobb Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ryan Zach Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tiffany Bright Executive Director 40.00
Key Emp
$41,735 $0 $41,735
Sean McKnight Director of Programs 40.00
Key Emp
$57,693 $0 $57,693
Christian Jarboe Former Conservation Biologist 40.00
Key Emp
$33,040 $0 $33,040
Adam Austin Former Director of Research 40.00
Key Emp
$17,708 $0 $17,708
Madison Johnston Collections and Office Manager 7.50
Key Emp
$592 $0 $592
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $259,714 $323,027 $74,293 $-63,313
2024 $510,222 $543,811 $137,606 $-33,589
2023 $827,044 $355,340 $526,069 $471,704
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