EIN 20-0785702

Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
29
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Turtle Survival Alliance is the only conservation NGO committed solely to turtle conservation, and operates under a singular, overarching commitment: zero turtle extinctions in the 21st century.
Total revenues
$2,279,795
2023
Total expenses
$3,745,817
2023
Total assets
$17,293,602
2023
Num. employees
29
2023

Program areas at TSA

Field conservation creates breeding programs, including building facilities, for critically endangered freshwater turtles and tortoises and conducts field research. Develops conservation plans and puts those plans into action. Promotes conservation awareness among local communities, provides support, knowledge and training around The world. Advocates for greater enforcement of wildlife laws.
Animal management - tsa currently owns and manages more than 2000 turtles and tortoises representing more than 50 species. Currently these 2000+ animals reside with 93 private individuals, 33 zoos and aquariums and five educational institutions (i.e. Universities and veterinary schools)
Conference-hosting an average of more than 250 attendees over The past several years. The symposium represents The largest gathering of The non-marine Turtle biologists in The world and provides an unmatched opportunity for networking and strategizing about Turtle conservation. In addition, The meeting provides a venue for existing Turtle conservation organization to meet. The annual meeting of The board of directors for The Turtle Survival Alliance, Turtle conservation fund, as well as tftsg steering committee all coincide with The symposium each year.

Who funds Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
DAFgiving360Environmental and Animals$893,451
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$156,376
Conservation International (CI)Back From the Brink: Recovering Two Critically Endangered Turtles in Myanmar$105,220
...and 18 more grants received totalling $1,485,337

Financials for TSA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,753,526
Program services$378
Investment income and dividends$6
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$372,000
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$153,885
Total revenues$2,279,795
Data update history
July 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $105,220 from Conservation International (CI)
April 23, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Tortuga Charitable Foundation
February 7, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 22, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $78,600 from Columbus Zoological Park Association
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5900 Core Rd Ste 504
North Charleston, SC 29406
Metro area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
County
Charleston County, SC
Website URL
turtlesurvival.org/ 
Phone
(843) 868-1872
Facebook page
TurtleSurvival 
Twitter profile
@turtlesurvival 
IRS details
EIN
20-0785702
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D31: Protection of Endangered Species
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0285828
FTB Entity ID
5523590
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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