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EIN 22-3741033

Leatherback Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Fort Wayne
State
Indiana
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
Description
The Leatherback Trust aims to save the Leatherback turtles and other sea turtles from extinction through various means. They collect research data on the population biology and migration of approximately 500 sea turtles, and provide outreach to about 1,000 local and regional Costa Ricans regarding sea turtle biology and environmental science. They also consolidate Las Baulas Parque Nacional in Costa Rica for conservation purposes, with a focus on protecting approximately 5,000 Leatherback sea turtles.
Total revenues
$922,137
2023
Total expenses
$547,715
2023
Total assets
$3,078,703
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Leatherback Trust

Conservation: Consolidation of Las Baulas Parque Nacional in Costa Rica and protection of approximately 5,000 Leatherback sea turtles.
Research and Education: Research data collected on the population biology and migration of approximately 500 sea turtles. Outreach to approximately 1,000 local and regional Costa Ricans regarding sea turtle biology and environmental science.

Who funds Leatherback Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationNesting Beach Quality$27,747
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$25,800
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationIn Support of General Operations.$20,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Leatherback Trust

NameTitleCompensation
Frank PaladinoPresident$0
Margaret KruesiSecretary$0
Harold AveryVice President , Ecology / Vice President , Freshwater Turtles$0
Thomas ElzeyTreasurer$0
James R SpotilaChairman$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Leatherback Trust

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$910,387
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$11,750
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$922,137

Form 990s for Leatherback Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-23990View PDF
2022-122023-11-06990View PDF
2021-122022-10-28990View PDF
2020-122021-10-21990View PDF
2020-122021-09-07990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Conservation easementOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5736 Kinlock Pl
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Metro area
Fort Wayne, IN
County
Allen County, IN
Website URL
leatherback.org/ 
Phone
(260) 481-6304
IRS details
EIN
22-3741033
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Suspended
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0219415
FTB Entity ID
3877150
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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