Sea Turtle Conservancy
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About Sea Turtle Conservancy
To ensure the survival of sea turtles within the Caribbean, Atlantic and Pacific through research, education, training, advocacy and protection of the natural habitats upon which they depend.
Focus Areas
sea turtle conservationsea turtle researchmarine habitat protectioneducationadvocacy and policybeachfront lighting mitigationcommunity engagementinternational field projects (Costa Rica, Panama, Bahamas, Bermuda)
Who They Fund
coastal and dune ecosystemsconservation researchers/scientistsfield practitioners and restoration crewspermit holders/stakeholders involved in coastal management
About Sea Turtle Conservancy
Sea Turtle Conservancy’s grantmaking is built around sea turtle conservation in Florida, with 88% of grants going to recipients in the state and a clear emphasis on research, lighting mitigation, emergency response, and habitat protection. The largest recent award in the list went to Loggerhead Marine Life Center in Juno Beach for conservation research, and the same organization appears multiple times across the recent grants, which points to ongoing support rather than isolated project funding. Other recurring recipients include Florida State University and Clearwater Marine Aquarium, both funded for research and conservation-related work. The foundation’s public summary centers on ensuring the survival of sea turtles in the Caribbean, Atlantic, and Pacific through research, education, training, advocacy, and protection of natural habitats. That mission shows up in the grant list through support for coastal conservation work, dune-related projects, and public-facing education efforts. The recent awards also include grants to Florida State Parks Foundation and The Florida Aquarium, suggesting a mix of institutional partners working on field conservation, education, and response activities connected to turtle habitat and nesting conditions.
What Sea Turtle Conservancy Funds
Sea Turtle Conservancy funds a mix of research, conservation operations, and habitat-focused interventions. In conservation research, it gave $87,740 to Loggerhead Marine Life Center for Conservation Research and $65,280 to Florida State University for Research. It also supported Florida Atlantic University with $29,749 for Research. Habitat protection is another clear strand. The foundation awarded $69,650 to Whispering Sands Condo Assoc Inc for Lighting, $57,235 to The Players Club Association Inc for Lighting Dune, and $44,019 to Ocean Sands Condominiums Inc for Lighting Dune Planting. These grants point to work on beachfront lighting and dune conditions. Education and outreach appear as well. Sea Turtle Conservancy gave $41,817 to Florida State Parks Found for Conservation Education and $32,744 to the same organization for Conservation Education. Emergency support is present through $51,133 to Clearwater Marine Aquarium Inc for Conservation Emergency and $35,174 to Gulf Specimen Marine Lab Inc for Conservation Emergency.
How Sea Turtle Conservancy Gives
Typical grants cluster around the middle of five figures: the 25th percentile is $9,998, the median is $19,421, and the 75th percentile is $29,850. The recent list shows repeated awards to some recipients across multiple years, including Loggerhead Marine Life Center, Florida State University, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida State Parks Found, and The Florida Aquarium. That pattern suggests ongoing project support rather than one-time-only awards. Sea Turtle Conservancy operates through a named program, Florida Sea Turtle Grants, and the program is listed as not accepting unsolicited applications. The foundation also does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.6M
Total Assets
$9.3M
Total Revenue
$4.1M
Total Expenses
$4.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $30K, with a median of $19K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$19K
75th Percentile
$30K
Geographic Reach
Local7 states funded
About 88% of grants go to recipients in FL.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
David Godfrey
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