Sea Turtle Conservancy (EIN 596151069) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1960

Legal Domicile

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$354,314

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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

Sea Turtle Conservancy