2023-08-15T10:59:54-04:00 2022-12-31 010822046 Kattell and Company PL 808-B NW 16th Ave Gainesville FL 32601 990 2022-01-01 596151069 Sea Turtle Conservancy SEAT 4581 NW 6th Street STE Ste A Gainesville FL 32609 Patricia McCloskey CFO 3523736441 2023-08-15 true Patricia McCloskey Stephen H Kattell P01278226 3523956565 2023-08-15 0 00 AAL2 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z David Godfrey 4931762 false X www.conserveturtles.org X 1960 FL 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. 19 19 18 118 0 0 4061357 3836464 341768 420566 42444 43606 217841 561452 4663410 4862088 1415290 1036249 0 1194972 1290535 0 312717 1574206 1653717 4184468 3980501 478942 881587 6664013 7318707 481643 606760 6182370 6711947 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. false false 1150888 692520 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. 888079 335068 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. 613358 2161 100851 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. 505247 305250 Panama Research and Conservation - A collaborative sea turtle research and conservation initiative based at Bocas del Toro on Panamas north Caribbean coast. Modeled after STCs Tortuguero program, the purpose of the Panama project is to study, protect and recover local populations of leatherback and hawksbill turtles, both of which nest in globally significant numbers in the region. The project includes ongoing monitoring, protection and education activities at Chiriqui Beach, Playa Larga, Red Beach and Escudo de Veraguas, Soropta, Colon, Bluff Beach and the Zapatilla Cays. 126764 5000 14465 Barrier Island Center - The Barrier Island Center (BIC) is an educational center located in the heart of the Archie Carr Refuge (the Refuge) in Melbourne, Florida. The Refuge is a major nesting site for sea turtles. The BIC provides a focal point for the Refuge and the associated barrier island by providing exhibit space, a presentation hall and ongoing educational programs that promote stewardship of the areas fragile natural resources. Through a partnership with the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, STC oversees and conducts the educational programs offered at the BIC, and manages a small gift shop. 81068 1500 International Programs - These programs protect sea turtles by expanding conservation, education and policy initiatives in a variety of activities throughout the world. 713079 6500 319715 3365404 true true false true false false false false true true true false false false true false true false false true true false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 24 0 18 true false true CS PM false false false false false false false false false false X 19 19 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true false false X X X Patricia McCloskey 3523736441 4581 NW 6th Street Suite A Gainesville FL 32609 David Godfrey CEO 40.00 0.00 X 174718 0 32912 Patricia McCloskey CFO 40.00 0.00 X 125624 0 27354 Jeffrey Phipps Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Rajczi Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anthony D Knerr PhD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kim Ogren Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Helen Stamatacos Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jordan Urstadt Esq Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Alison Frey Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shirley Sanchez Esq Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sing Williams Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elise Frick Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rick Cleveland Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Peggy M Cavanaugh Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Feld Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr David W Ehrenfeld Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Landon Clay Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark D Shantzis Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Laura J Forte President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Archie F Carr III PhD Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Nicholas A Shufro Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 300342 0 60266 2 false true false 302985 809240 2724239 2955 3836464 Minera Contract 900099 300000 300000 Interpretation Ctr Fees 900099 32517 32517 Turtle Spotters 900099 23043 23043 Green Turtle Volunteers 900099 46258 46258 Turtle Walks 900099 12530 12530 6218 6218 420566 43606 43606 537439 537439 90404 69674 20730 20730 Miscellaneous Revenue 900099 3283 3283 3283 4862088 444579 0 581045 1017065 1017065 15523 15523 3661 3661 360608 200477 104990 55141 653563 493252 71780 88531 70593 55924 8092 6577 133430 105702 15296 12432 72341 57308 8293 6740 1677 1677 45323 25373 19950 14192 14192 112618 104696 7922 2599 300 200 2099 119121 54533 3196 61392 84115 67979 2633 13503 119131 90415 19096 9620 144437 121486 11859 11092 41506 41506 23515 10135 13380 Food 124354 120482 3872 Materials and Supplies 218949 187227 5318 26404 Operations Repairs and Maint 74334 62837 4105 7392 Foreign Payroll 527846 527846 3980501 3365404 302380 312717 942802 1081456 2508017 2797929 346560 694327 2111 6543 42586 38730 22356 22935 1175112 884725 242527 290387 2557054 2386400 6664013 7318707 170875 194072 255491 264458 55277 72032 76198 481643 606760 X 2214856 2918888 3967514 3793059 6182370 6711947 6664013 7318707 881587 -352010 0 X false true X true false X 2463961 2929476 3090494 4016703 3836464 16337098 2463961 2929476 3090494 4016703 3836464 16337098 16337098 294606 288217 425771 250890 581045 1840529 18177627 2189043 0.89870 0.91880 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true false true 26 false false false false false 26 false Activities to influence legislation (Part II-B, lines 1a - 1h) The Organization mailed conservation guides to members and supporters. These guides contained a one page discussion of lobbying activities. false true X 2981322 15309 -324386 100000 2572245 2691827 87904 301591 100000 2981322 2409261 75555 232011 25000 2691827 2158962 26160 249139 25000 2409261 2529608 8740 -279386 100000 2158962 1.00000 true false 25300 25300 692750 543837 148913 380864 340888 39976 76198 76198 290387 Lease Liability 76198 76198 4565560 -366202 69674 -296528 4862088 4862088 4035983 69674 69674 3966309 14192 14192 3980501 Escrow account liability (Part IV, line 2b) The Organization manages the administrative duties for the Turtle Spotters activity conducted in Tortuguero, Costa Rica. As part of these duties, the Organization collects fees and holds the funds until a local committee provides directions for distribution. The receipts of the Turtle Spotters program are reported as a liability. The Organization charges an administrative fee which is reported as a program revenue. Endowment funds intended uses (Part V, line 4) Earnings from the endowment funds are used to fund research and conservation of sea turtles. Other revenues not included on Form 990 (Part XI, line 2d) Cost of items sold is reported as an expense in the financial statements but is reported as a deduction of revenues in the Form 990. Other expenses not included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 2d) Cost of items sold is reported as an expense in the financial statements but is reported as a deduction of revenues in the Form 990. Central America and the Caribbean 2 100 Program services Conserve Sea Turtles 1211848 2 100 2 100 1211848 1211848 false false false false false false Method of accounting for expenditures (Part I, line 3, col f) Total expenditures in the region are $1,211,848 using accrual basis accounting. 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The initial distribution is given upon the signing of the contract. The second distribution is made after approval of the six-month progress report. Final payment is awarded after the project is complete, including receipt and approval of all deliverables. 2.Sea Turtle Friendly Lighting and Mitigation Grants:Grants for sea turtle friendly lighting and mitigation are managed similar to the Sea Turtle License Plate grants except distributions are made upon signing of the contract and at the completion of the project. The books, accounts, files and other records of the project are held for a period of five years from the conclusion of the grant agreement by the grantee. X X X X X false false false false false false false false false David Godfrey CEO 164757 9961 19219 13693 207630 Patricia McCloskey CFO 118517 7107 13819 13535 152978 Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Form 990 is prepared with the assistance of a certified public accounting firm and is reviewed and approved by the CFO and CEO of the Organization, then sent to members of the Board. Once filed, the Form is made available to the public on the Organizations website, Guide Star and Charity Navigator websites, and upon request. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The Board of Directors have approved a conflict of interest policy and any conflicts are discussed at board meetings, which are held at least twice a year. Upon declaration of any conflicts, the board member will refrain from the voting process. New board members are advised of the policy and provided a copy of the conflict of interest statement. Possible conflicts of interest with staff members are monitored by the CFO, then referred to the Executive Director for resolution. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The Board of Directors annually evaluates the performance of the CEO. Comparability data is obtained, presented, and documented by the Treasurer. The Board then discusses and determines increases in salary, if any. The CEO completes the evaluation of all other employees and determines compensation. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Governing documents are made available to the public upon request.