THE LEATHERBACK PROJECT INC

EIN: 842922562 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

NORFOLK, MA

Total Revenue
$569,871
Total Expenses
$413,730
Total Assets
$189,783
Net Assets
$189,783
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
CALLIE VEELENTURF
Phone
5083159464
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE LEATHERBACK PROJECT INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $570K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $156K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

DEDICATED TO PROTECTING THE LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLE AND OTHER THREATENED AND ENDANGERED MARINE SPECIES THROUGH SCIENCE, ADVOCACY, STORYTELLING, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN ACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $342,392

THE LEATHERBACK PROJECT CONDUCTS INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES AIMED AT PROTECTING LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLES AND OTHER THREATENED MARINE SPECIES. OUR WORK ADDRESSES KEY...

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THE LEATHERBACK PROJECT CONDUCTS INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES AIMED AT PROTECTING LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLES AND OTHER THREATENED MARINE SPECIES. OUR WORK ADDRESSES KEY DRIVERS OF POPULATION DECLINE, INCLUDING FISHERIES BYCATCH AND HABITAT DEGRADATION. WE COLLABORATE WITH SCIENTISTS, POLICYMAKERS, AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS SUCH AS MARINE PROTECTED AREA IMPLEMENTATION AND THE RECOGNITION OF NATURES LEGAL RIGHTS. BY USING SEA TURTLES AS SENTINEL SPECIES, WE INVESTIGATE BROADER ECOLOGICAL CHANGES AND ADVOCATE FOR SUSTAINABLE OCEAN STEWARDSHIP GROUNDED IN SCIENCE. IMPACT INCLUDES 86 SQUARE KILOMETERS OF PROTECTED AREA, 3 CONSERVATION PROJECTS LAUNCHED, 25 SEA TURTLES TAGGED IN THE PEARL ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGO, 40 FISHERS TRAINED IN SAFE BYCATCH RELEASE TECHNIQUES, 300 LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLE NESTS MONITORED, 6,494 LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLE HATCHLINGS PROTECTED, AND 118 NESTING LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLES ID TAGGED.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $569,871
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $569,871

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,000
Salaries & Benefits $45,500
Fundraising Expenses $30,000
Program Expenses $342,392
Other Expenses $318,230
TOTAL EXPENSES $413,730

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $569,871 N/A N/A
Expenses $413,730 N/A N/A
Net Income $156,141 N/A N/A
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
3

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
1
$45,500
Total Directors
3
$45,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CALLIE VEELENTURF PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $45,500 $45,500
HENRY ALPAUGH CLERK N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GOODALL TREASURER N/A
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 $569,871 $413,730 $189,783 $156,141
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