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
Financials for TSA
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,753,526 | $2,343,516 | -25.2% |
| Program services | $378 | $9,368 | -96% |
| Investment income and dividends | $6 | $172,356 | -100% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $372,000 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $153,885 | $121,954 | 26.2% |
| Total revenues | $2,279,795 | $2,647,194 | -13.9% |
Organizations like TSA
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| International Snow Leopard Trust | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $3,346,729 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $11,006,988 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund | 501(c)(3) | Alexandria, VA | $6,714,660 |
| African People and Wildlife Fund | 501(c)(3) | Bernardsville, NJ | $1,037,063 |
| Lemur Conservation Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Myakka City, FL | $757,093 |
| Amboseli Trust for Elephants | 501(c)(3) | Newburyport, MA | $870,751 |
| See Turtles | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $577,447 |
| Snow Leopard Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Sonoma, CA | $684,612 |
| Bonobo Conservation Initiative | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $1,608,622 |
| Global Sanctuary for Elephants | 501(c)(3) | Brentwood, TN | $3,578,640 |
Data update history
February 7, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 22, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
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/Â
- Phone
- (843) 868-1872
- Facebook page
- TurtleSurvivalÂ
- Twitter profile
- @turtlesurvivalÂ
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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