2024-09-24T13:02:26-04:00 2023-12-31 010822046 Kattell and Company PL 808-B NW 16th Ave Gainesville FL 32601 990 2023-01-01 596151069 Sea Turtle Conservancy SEAT 4581 NW 6th Street STE Ste A Gainesville FL 32609 Patricia McCloskey CFO 3523736441 2024-09-24 false true Stephen H Kattell P01278226 3523956565 2024-09-24 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z David Godfrey 6588921 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. 20 20 22 216 0 0 3836464 5573627 420566 451785 43606 98341 561452 392160 4862088 6515913 1036249 981847 0 1290535 1503181 0 357943 1653717 2009210 3980501 4494238 881587 2021675 7318707 9610188 606760 581606 6711947 9028582 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 1184931 538717 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. 921561 434340 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. 760683 336 134979 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. 624649 1454 300000 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. 132833 16806 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. 98157 7000 International Programs - These programs protect sea turtles by expanding conservation, education and policy initiatives in a variety of activities throughout the world. 855639 8454 316806 3722814 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 21 0 22 true false true CS PM false false false false false false false false false false X 20 20 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true false false FL X X X Patricia McCloskey 3523736441 4581 NW 6th Street Suite A Gainesville FL 32609 David Godfrey CEO 40.00 0.00 X 191194 0 35910 Patricia McCloskey CFO 40.00 0.00 X 138897 0 30021 Chris Rajczi Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Helen Stamatacos Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeffrey Phipps Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anthony D Knerr PhD President Emeritus 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kim Ogren Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lindsey Brown Esq Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Katlyn Powers CPA 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 Michael Feld 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 Elise Frick 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 330091 0 65931 2 false true false 235432 843175 4495020 542 5573627 Minera Contract 900099 300000 300000 Interpretation Ctr Fees 900099 51038 51038 Turtle Spotters 900099 21763 21763 Green Turtle Volunteers 900099 56935 56935 Turtle Walks 900099 12020 12020 10029 10029 451785 98341 98341 365239 365239 96612 73008 23604 23604 Miscellaneous Revenue 900099 3317 3317 3317 6515913 478706 0 463580 956307 956307 25540 25540 396022 202240 135103 58679 784108 560595 125048 98465 79925 62022 11161 6742 158555 123038 22142 13375 84571 65627 11810 7134 3440 3440 47212 27262 19950 12862 12862 158176 144637 13539 536 536 136529 59310 4850 72369 104258 76711 2999 24548 127624 95568 23454 8602 219186 182713 18527 17946 40620 40620 27228 12182 15046 Food 138574 138574 Materials and Supplies 220675 186710 6176 27789 Operations Repairs and Maint 89526 76954 4353 8219 Foreign Payroll 682764 682764 4494238 3722814 413481 357943 1081456 835208 2797929 3424885 694327 400013 6543 13364 38730 37555 22935 24494 1275180 921890 290387 353290 2386400 4521379 7318707 9610188 194072 204545 264458 330119 72032 27367 76198 19575 606760 581606 X 2918888 5054871 3793059 3973711 6711947 9028582 7318707 9610188 2021675 294960 0 X false true X true false X 2929476 3090494 4016703 3836464 5573627 19446764 2929476 3090494 4016703 3836464 5573627 19446764 1935587 17511177 288217 425771 250890 581045 98341 1644264 21091028 2053845 0.83030 0.89870 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true false true 20 false false false 266 false false 286 false Activities to influence legislation (Part II-B, lines 1a - 1h) The Organization mailed conservation guides to members and supporters. These guides contained a small section which discussed lobbying activities. Some staff time is devoted for lobbying to get appropriations to benefit sea turtle programs. false true X 2572245 12600 339565 100000 2824410 2981322 15309 -324386 100000 2572245 2691827 87904 301591 100000 2981322 2409261 75555 232011 25000 2691827 2158962 26160 249139 25000 2409261 1.00000 true false 25300 25300 739815 562823 176992 471861 359067 112794 38204 38204 353290 Lease Liability 19575 19575 6871019 294960 73008 367968 6503051 12862 12862 6515913 4554384 73008 73008 4481376 12862 12862 4494238 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 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 84 Program services Conserve Sea Turtles 1500929 2 84 2 84 1500929 1500929 false false false false false false Method of accounting for expenditures (Part I, line 3, col f) Total expenditures in the regions are $1,500,929 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 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 181233 9961 21031 14879 227104 Patricia McCloskey CFO 130368 8529 15279 14742 168918 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.