Sea Turtle Conservancy

EIN: 596151069 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Gainesville, FL

Total Revenue
$4,092,162
Total Expenses
$4,443,288
Total Assets
$9,343,098
Net Assets
$8,794,182
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1960
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
David Godfrey
Phone
3523736441
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Sea Turtle Conservancy, founded in 1960, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $8.8M represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,263,510

Florida Programs Networking, education, advocacy, research, and grants programs based in the United States to eliminate threats facing sea turtles and to preserve nesting and feeding habitats. This...

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Florida Programs Networking, education, advocacy, research, and grants programs based in the United States to eliminate threats facing sea turtles and to preserve nesting and feeding habitats. This includes an in-water research project to study the sea turtles of the Big Bend region of Florida. Other 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 educational program using satellite-tracked migrations of sea turtles that combines research and education into a free, interactive program available online to anyone.

Program 2
Expenses: $864,762

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $842,982 Revenue: $123,609

Tortuguero Research and Conservation - Sea turtle research and conservation based in Tortuguero, Costa Rica. Emphasis is centered on the local populations of green and leatherback turtles. This...

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Tortuguero Research and Conservation - Sea turtle research and conservation based in Tortuguero, Costa Rica. Emphasis is centered on the local populations of green and leatherback turtles. This includes tagging and educational activities, research grants, fellowships, and other related expenses. The project also includes a research assistantship program that provides training to aspiring biologists, particularly from Latin America and the Caribbean.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,360,041
Program Service Revenue $142,846
Investment Income $256,456
Other Revenue $332,819
TOTAL REVENUE $4,092,162

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $819,839
Salaries & Benefits $1,653,778
Fundraising Expenses $353,242
Program Expenses $3,719,568
Other Expenses $1,969,671
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,443,288

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,092,162 $6,515,913 -0.4%
Expenses $4,443,288 $4,494,238 0.0%
Net Income $-351,126 $2,021,675 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
24
Volunteers
148

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
5
$354,314
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
David Godfrey CEO 40.00
Officer
$198,444 $37,544 $235,988
Patricia McCloskey CFO 40.00
Officer
$99,664 $18,662 $118,326
Laura J Forte President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark D Shantzis Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicholas A Shufro Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Peggy M Cavanaugh Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Cleveland Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Feld Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Landon Clay Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr David W Ehrenfeld Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elise Frick Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthony D Knerr PhD President Emeritus 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Ogren Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Phipps Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Rajczi Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Helen Stamatacos Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shirley Sanchez Esq Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sing Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alison Frey Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lindsay Brown Esq Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katlyn Powers CPA Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 $4,092,162 $4,443,288 $9,343,098 $-351,126
2023 $6,515,913 $4,494,238 $9,610,188 $2,021,675
2022 $4,862,088 $3,980,501 $7,318,707 $881,587
2021 $4,663,410 $4,184,468 $6,664,013 $478,942
2020 $3,700,749 $3,293,063 $5,966,661 $407,686
2019 $3,677,980 $3,557,856 $5,284,310 $120,124
2018 $3,261,910 $2,885,468 $5,079,444 $376,442
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