SEA TURTLE INC

EIN: 742042030 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX

Total Revenue
$3,529,392
Total Expenses
$2,166,544
Total Assets
$18,102,873
Net Assets
$13,772,933
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
WENDY KNIGHT
Phone
9567614511
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SEA TURTLE INC, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 45% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

SEA TURTLE INC. RESCUES, REHABILITATES, AND RELEASES INJURED SEA TURTLES, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC, AND ASSISTS WITH CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOR ALL MARINE TURTLE SPECIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $369,700 Revenue: $574,316

THE EDUCATION PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVES FOCUS ON EDUCATING AND PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON CONSERVATION, MARINE SEA TURTLES, REHABILITATION, AND BEING GOOD OCEAN STEWARDS. THE OBJECTIVES ARE...

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THE EDUCATION PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVES FOCUS ON EDUCATING AND PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON CONSERVATION, MARINE SEA TURTLES, REHABILITATION, AND BEING GOOD OCEAN STEWARDS. THE OBJECTIVES ARE ACCOMPLISHED VIA ONSITE EDUCATION, FIELD TRIPS, AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AND FIELD TRIPS. THROUGH OUR EDUCATION CENTER ONSITE VISITORS LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION AND PROGRAMS. VISITORS HAVE ACCESS TO OUR TURTLE RESIDENT CENTER AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL. STUDENTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC VISITORS TO OUR FACILITY LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION VIA FIELD TRIPS, ONLINE, AND ONSITE EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $587,611 Revenue: $565,734

OUR REHABILITATION EFFORTS INCLUDED TURTLE RESCUES, REHABILITATION, RELEASING TURTLES BACK TO THE GULF OF MEXICO, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AND GENERAL PUBLIC VISITING OUR...

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OUR REHABILITATION EFFORTS INCLUDED TURTLE RESCUES, REHABILITATION, RELEASING TURTLES BACK TO THE GULF OF MEXICO, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AND GENERAL PUBLIC VISITING OUR FACILITIES. OUR REHABILITATION CENTER PROVIDED CARE TO SICK AND INJURED TURTLES, AND SEA TURTLES THAT LIVE IN OUR FACILITY PERMANENTLY. WE RETRIEVED DOA TURTLES AND SUCCESSFULLY RELEASED TURTLES INTO THE OCEAN. THE REHABILITATION PROGRAM INCLUDES PROVIDING SEA TURTLES WITH MEDICAL TREATMENT, MEDICATION, SCANS, SURGERIES, AND ANY OTHER TREATMENT OR REHABILITATION NEEDED TO TREAT THE INJURED OR SICK TURTLES.

Program 3
Expenses: $412,303 Revenue: $872,446

CONSERVATION EFFORTS INCLUDE BEACH PATROLS, NEST PROTECTION, EXCAVATION, CORRAL CREATING AND OVERSIGHT. EACH YEAR FROM MARCH TO SEPTEMBER, WE PATROL BY FOOT AND ATV MORE THAN 50 MILES OF BEACH TO...

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CONSERVATION EFFORTS INCLUDE BEACH PATROLS, NEST PROTECTION, EXCAVATION, CORRAL CREATING AND OVERSIGHT. EACH YEAR FROM MARCH TO SEPTEMBER, WE PATROL BY FOOT AND ATV MORE THAN 50 MILES OF BEACH TO WATCH AND RESPOND TO NESTING FEMALE SEA TURTLES. OUR PATROLLING EFFORTS RESULTED IN LOCATING TURTLE NESTS, EXCAVATION, AND PROTECTION OF THOUSANDS OF EGGS AND THE RELEASE OF HATCHING SEA TURTLES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,496,975
Program Service Revenue $1,233,222
Investment Income $8,251
Other Revenue $790,944
TOTAL REVENUE $3,529,392

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $938,771
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,369,614
Other Expenses $1,227,773
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,166,544

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,529,392 $6,457,150 -0.5%
Expenses $2,166,544 $2,167,813 0.0%
Net Income $1,362,848 $4,289,337 -0.7%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
26
Volunteers
361

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
2
$99,768
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBIN FARRIS CHAIRMAN 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE WILSON CHAIRMAN EMERITUS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BUTLER PHD TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN L TIPPIT SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT BORUFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT BURCHFIELD PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RALSTON CRESWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL DEMOSS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GEORGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER H GRAHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKKIE S HODGSON PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF ROOT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JC WHITFIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY KNIGHT CEO 40.00
Officer
$91,468 $4,435 $95,903
MARIBEL FRAIRE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$3,865 $0 $3,865
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,529,392 $2,166,544 $18,102,873 $1,362,848
2022 $6,457,150 $2,167,813 $16,839,088 $4,289,337
2021 $4,389,011 $1,939,976 $11,473,672 $2,449,035
2021 $4,419,765 $1,951,271 $11,651,431 $2,468,494
2020 $1,682,471 $1,539,569 $9,323,165 $142,902
2020 $1,682,471 $1,539,569 $9,323,165 $142,902
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