2017-11-15T15:45:33-06:00 2016-12-31 910189318 Moss Adams LLP 3121 W March Ln Ste 200 Stockton CA 952192367 990 2016-01-01 202899240 Turtle Conservancy TURT 2123535060 1794 McNell Road Ojai CA 93023 Paul Gibbons Chief Operating Officer 2123535060 2017-11-15 1 Tracy S Paglia P00366884 2099556100 2017-11-15 12.129.7.100 2017-11-15 15:25:56 PS P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 BE861C6778D90A5D3E7861ABDDE45BE6309F51A4 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Eric Goode 1794 McNell Road Ojai CA 93023 2797600 0 X www.turtleconservancy.org X 2005 CA PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF THREATENED TURTLES AND TORTOISES AND THEIR HABITATS. 13 13 16 20 0 0 2000804 2533630 76770 137372 3005 171 67695 11595 2148274 2682768 154104 1785900 0 0 623398 614885 0 0 58782 655592 815935 1433094 3216720 715180 -533952 1998149 1491206 96545 123554 1901604 1367652 X The Turtle Conservancy is dedicated to protecting threatened turtles and tortoises and their habitats worldwide, and to promoting their appreciation by people. 1 0 1211831 1102055 Bolson Program:The Turtle Conservancy has purchased a significant portion (43,540 acres) of the last remaining habitat of the Bolson Tortoise. The Bolson Tortoise inhabits a small area of Bolson de Mapimi in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico. The Mapimi Biosphere Reserve was created to protect this species, but much of this land is used for agricultural development and cattle grazing, which is threatening the tortoise's habitat. The acquisition of this land in north central Mexico will protect the tortoise along with all other native flora and fauna including an estimated 28 mammals, over 200 bird species, 5 amphibians, and 39 reptiles. 773566 0 Captive Breeding Program: based in Southern California, the Behler Chelonian Center breeds more critically endangered turtles and tortoises in terms of combined species and numbers than any other institution in the world. We manage 16 of the world's 40 most endangered species, and have 850 animals from 36 taxa. During 2016 we hatched 110 endangered turtles and tortoises. The center creates a long-term plan for each species that we breed and defines the desired outcome in terms of potential need for repatriation, reintroduction, or other conservation needs. 665157 623845 Geometric Tortoise Program: The Turtle Conservancy, along with its partner organizations, has created a preserve of over 800 acres in South Africa, of critical habitat to create a biodiversity preserve for what is likely to be the last large population for the South African Geometric Tortoise (one of the world's most endangered animals). The Southern Africa Tortoise Conservation Trust (SATCT) was established to purchase the land and manage the reserve and in 2016 the preserve was extended, fenced, invasive plant species eradicated, and populations surveys were initiated. SATCT continues to expand the preserve through partnerships with local land owners. 327034 60000 137372 The Turtle Conservancy engaged in a number of smaller projects involving emergency response to the Ploughshare Tortoise crisis in Madagascar, and Sinaloan Program, as well as continued monitoring of global illegal trade turtles and tortoises. Global education and appreciation of the wonder of turtles worldwide through the publication of our magazine, The Tortoise and by our global media campaign (public service announcements and short documentaries). 327034 60000 137372 2977588 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 27 0 1 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 CA X X Paul Gibbons 2123535060 1794 McNell Road Ojai CA 93023 X Eric Goode President & CEO 40.00 X X 0 0 0 Matthew Frankel Treasurer 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Maurice Rodrigues Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Russell Mittermeier Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Anders Rhodin Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rick Ridgeway Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Sabin Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Julian Sands Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Craig Stanford Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Fisher Stevens Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Zilkha Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 James Breheny thru 0116 Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 William Holmstrom thru 0116 Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brett Stearns thru 0116 Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gregory George Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Mitchell Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Gibbons Chief Operating Officer 40.00 X 149162 0 0 149162 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 49555 2484075 2533630 Animal Adoptions 713990 128377 128377 Membership Fees 713990 8995 8995 137372 171 171 115671 110494 5177 5177 5177 10726 4338 6388 6388 Other Income 900099 30 30 30 2682768 137372 0 11766 10000 10000 1775900 1775900 149161 111871 37290 393938 331426 27453 35059 23861 18576 3804 1481 47925 38716 5836 3373 20307 20307 85294 58353 26941 59359 11025 47943 391 7804 7804 17026 11358 530 5138 61178 42896 12610 5672 913 254 616 43 202333 202333 60348 43527 11582 5239 2419 2419 77326 77326 31935 27844 4091 Repairs & Maintenance 83075 83075 Global Education 53458 53458 animal care and supplie 22872 22872 Automobile Expenses 9508 9508 20780 16740 1654 2386 3216720 2977588 180350 58782 717419 409132 280942 288 13094 37529 46334 9354 44344 1267677 424433 850071 843244 94960 132499 7874 2271 1998149 1491206 96545 123554 96545 123554 X 54973 999068 1846631 368584 1901604 1367652 1998149 1491206 -533952 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 442488 1183751 1386710 2158911 2533630 7705490 442488 1183751 1386710 2158911 2533630 7705490 3477586 4227904 2510 5324 4640 48687 115842 177003 361 405 30 796 7883289 1299556 0.53630 0.35530 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Other income - 2014 Amount: $ 405. 2016 Amount: $ 30. Video Sales - 2012 Amount: $ 361. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1074244 288168 786076 193433 136265 57168 843244 2793262 110494 110494 2682768 0 2682768 3327214 110494 110494 3216720 0 3216720 Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: rental expenses 110,494. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: rental expenses 110,494. 1 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program services Land acquisition, legal, land and animal infrastructure 648571 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program services Travel for field work 5174 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program services Land acquisition, legal, travel for field work 1211425 South Asia 0 0 Program services Travel for field work 3806 0 0 0 0 0 0 1868976 0 1868976 Sub-Saharan Africa Purchase of Land for Preserve 623845 Wire Transfer Central America and the Caribbean Purchase of Land for Preserve 1152055 Wire Transfer 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: Require regular reporting during grant period - interim and final. Require reporting against budget contained with grant application. Restrictions on expenditure if outside scope of budget and grant. 1 Chelonian Research Foundation 168 Goodrich Street Lunenburg MA 01462 046705444 501(c)(3) 10000 General Support 1 0 Part I, Line 2: Require regular reporting during grant period - interim and final. Require reporting against budget contained with grant application. Restrictions on expenditure if outside scope of budget and grant. McNell Properties LLC entity owned by Eric Goode, Officer overpayment of operating expenses X 13094 13094 0 0 0 13094 McNell Properties LLC entity owned by Eric Goode, Officer 132000 RENTAL OF PROPERTY 0 Form 990, Part III, line 2 Bolson Tortoise Program: the Turtle Conservancy purchased 43,589 acres in the Bolson de Mapimi in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico, to create a biodiversity preserve for what is likely to be the last remaining habitat of the Bolson Tortoise (one of the world's most endangered animals). HABIO A.C. was established to manage the reserve. Turtle Conservancy applied for and won grants in 2016 to fund the purchase of the land. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 Bylaws were amended on February 2, 2016 to reflect the following: -redefined a quorum of the board to 40% rather than "a majority" (51%) -Directors were given greater powers -Expanded the scope of the types of meetings that were permissable -added the Scope of Advisory Committees Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Initial review of Form 990 performed by Financial Controller and Chief Operating Officer. The Form 990 is passed to the President, Chief Operating Officer and other Board Members for Final Review and Approval for Signing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Officers, Directors and Key Employees are required to annually complete and sign a conflict of interest questionnaire. Process administered by Chief Operating Officer. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15b Use of various 3rd party sources to determine equitable salary for similar positions in the locality. Full review by President and Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Turtle Conservancy provides a copy of the governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements upon request. HABIO AC 1033 PAFOS CALLE SAN PABLOJUAREZ CHIHUAHUA MX 32560 TORTOISE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVE MX TURTLE CONSERVANCY 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HABIO AC B 1102055 COST