2025-09-26T10:31:56-04:00 2024-12-31 010822046 Kattell and Company PL 808-B NW 16th Ave Gainesville FL 32601 990 2024-01-01 596151069 Sea Turtle Conservancy % Patricia McCloskey SEAT 3523736441 4581 NW 6th Street STE Ste A Gainesville FL 32609 PATRICIA MCCLOSKEY CFO 3523736441 2025-09-25 true true STEPHEN H KATTELL P01278226 3523956565 2025-09-26 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z David Godfrey 4581 NW 6th Street Ste Ste A Gainesville FL 32609 4178912 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 24 148 0 0 5573627 3360041 451785 142846 98341 256456 392160 332819 6515913 4092162 981847 819839 0 1503181 1653778 0 353242 2009210 1969671 4494238 4443288 2021675 -351126 9610188 9343098 581606 548916 9028582 8794182 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 1263510 542398 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. 864762 274702 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. 842982 22 123609 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. 506343 716 7275 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. 147115 11962 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. 94856 2000 International Programs - These programs protect sea turtles by expanding conservation, education and policy initiatives in a variety of activities throughout the world. 748314 2716 19237 3719568 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 20 0 24 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 FL X X X Patricia McCloskey 3523736441 4581 NW 6th Street Suite A Gainesville FL 32609 David Godfrey CEO 40.00 0.00 X 198444 0 37544 Patricia McCloskey CFO 40.00 0.00 X 99664 0 18662 Laura J Forte President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark D Shantzis Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Nicholas A Shufro Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Peggy M Cavanaugh Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rick Cleveland Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Feld Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Landon Clay Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr David W Ehrenfeld Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elise Frick 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 Jeffrey Phipps Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Rajczi Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Helen Stamatacos 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 Alison Frey Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lindsay Brown Esq Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Katlyn Powers CPA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 298108 0 56206 1 false true false 201561 862992 2295488 633 3360041 Interpretation Ctr Fees 900099 49063 49063 Green Turtle Volunteers 900099 46237 46237 Turtle Spotters 900099 20455 20455 Turtle Walks 900099 11962 11962 ConferenceTalks 900099 7620 7620 7509 7509 142846 245377 245377 313706 313706 11079 11079 11079 11079 0 103658 86750 16908 16908 Miscellaneous Revenue 900099 2205 2205 2205 4092162 161959 0 570162 808092 808092 11747 11747 354314 183248 110252 60814 921472 689833 117603 114036 88459 70037 10423 7999 196693 155731 23177 17785 92840 73506 10940 8394 4633 4633 55341 34791 20550 8923 8923 162981 156769 6212 450 350 100 127912 66457 3231 58224 103319 87450 2181 13688 135091 104262 22147 8682 190144 159574 14288 16282 59600 59600 31586 16268 15318 Food 120139 120139 Materials and Supplies 147263 119829 6017 21417 Operations Repairs and Maint 114653 89616 5428 19609 Foreign Payroll 657923 657923 49713 49713 4443288 3719568 370478 353242 835208 497933 3424885 1616723 400013 323231 13364 11119 37555 48426 24494 24778 1543058 963481 353290 579577 4521379 6241311 9610188 9343098 204545 200654 330119 55417 27367 18110 19575 274735 581606 548916 X 5054871 4695769 3973711 4098413 9028582 8794182 9610188 9343098 -351126 116726 0 X false true X true false X 3090494 4016703 3836464 5573627 3360041 19877329 3090494 4016703 3836464 5573627 3360041 19877329 1960078 17917251 425771 250890 581045 98341 245377 1601424 21478753 1884453 0.83420 0.83030 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true false true 13 false false true 228 false true 1426 1667 false Activities to Influence Legislation (Part II-B, lines 1a-1h) The Organization spoke to legislators and issued Action Alerts to encourage people to contact their legislators about conservation issues. false 27367 303909 313166 18110 true X 2824410 16650 201960 100000 2943020 2572245 12600 339565 100000 2824410 2981322 15309 -324386 100000 2572245 2691827 87904 301591 100000 2981322 2409261 75555 232011 25000 2691827 1.00000 true false 25300 25300 773079 591204 181875 469944 372277 97667 274735 274735 579577 Lease Liability 274735 274735 4286715 116726 86750 203476 4083239 8923 8923 4092162 4521115 86750 86750 4434365 8923 8923 4443288 Part IV, Line 2-Explanation of escrow or custodial account liability 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. Part V, Line 4-Intended uses of endowment funds Earnings from the endowment funds are used to fund research and conservation of sea turtles. Part XI, Line 2d-Other revenue included on Sch D but not on 990 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. 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X X X X X false false false false false false false false false DAVID GODFREY CEO 188484 9960 21829 15715 235988 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. General explanation attachment Schedule I Monitoring Procedures: 1.Sea Turtle License Plate Grants provide funds for education, research and conservation and are disbursed in three distributions. 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 Grant funds are managed similarly 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.