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See Turtles

EIN 81-4325149 · Portland, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE Turtles connects people with sea turtles in meaningful, personal, and memorable ways. Our organization helps the sea turtle community connect, grow, and thrive by suppoting community-based conservation efforts. Our program provides funding, resources, and tools to protect endangered sea turtle species in the Global South.

Income
$712,840
Spending
$729,480
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$75,496, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (8)
  1. $286,455 spent. BILLION BABY TURTLES: FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS PROTECTING SEA TUTRLE NESTING BEACHES AROUND THE WORLD
  2. $176,839 spent. SEE TURTLES CONSERVATION TOURS: VOLUNTEER TRIPS OFFER PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON SEA TURTLE RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS. THESE TRIPS PROVIDE VOLUNTEER HELP TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, GENRATE INCOME FOR COSTAL COMMUNITIES, AND EDUCATE PEOPLE ON HOW TO HELP PROTECT SEA TURTLES
  3. $101,956 spent. GENERAL PROGRAMS: INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS TO TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT HOW TO PROTECT SEA TURTLES
  4. $53,616 spent. TO RARE TO WEAR: WORKING TO END THE TRADE OF ILLEGAL TORTOISESHEELS AROUND THE WORLD
  5. $35,828 spent. SEA TURTLES & PLASTIC: PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR COASTAL COMMUNITITES TO REMOVE PLASTIC WASTE FROM SEA TURTLE HABITATS
  6. $13,595 spent. SEA TURTLE WEEK: ENGAGES THE SEA TURTLE COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC TO RAIS AWARENESS ABOUT SEA TURTLES AND THE THREATS THEY FACE
  7. $10,300 spent. SEA TURTLE INCLUSIVITY FUND: SUPPORT FOR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN TURTLE CONSERVATION
  8. $6,000 spent. THE HATCHERY: HELPS INCUBATE NEW SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION EFFORTS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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