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Turtle Island Preserve Inc

EIN 27-2989707 • 501(c)3 • Boone, NC

Profile

To guide people through hands-on experiences with the natural world to enhance their appreciation and respect for life. We achieve a comprehensive understanding of nature

2683 Little Laurel RdBoone, NC 28607

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

4th percentile

-159%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-67%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-67%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$30,146

Down $61,922 (-67%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$30,146

Down $61,922 (-67%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$38,926

Down $77,597 (-67%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$100,848

Down $12,409 (-11%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$61,922

Down $65,188 (-1996%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0Assets 2012: $47,405Liabilities 2012: $25,000Net Assets 2012: $22,4052012Assets 2013: $22,009Net Assets 2013: $22,0092013Assets 2014: $41,422Net Assets 2014: $41,4222014Assets 2015: $51,189Net Assets 2015: $51,1892015Assets 2016: $56,951Net Assets 2016: $56,9512016Assets 2017: $57,184Net Assets 2017: $57,1842017Assets 2018: $70,725Liabilities 2018: $1,800Net Assets 2018: $68,9252018Assets 2019: $67,026Net Assets 2019: $67,0262019Assets 2020: $74,605Net Assets 2020: $74,6052020Assets 2021: $79,244Net Assets 2021: $79,2442021Assets 2022: $86,339Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $86,3392022Assets 2023: $99,554Liabilities 2023: $9,596Net Assets 2023: $89,9582023Assets 2024: $92,068Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $92,0682024Assets 2025: $30,146Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $30,1462025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$30,146
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$30,146
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2012: $111,078Expenses 2012: $95,226Net Income 2012: $15,8522012Revenue 2013: $98,374Expenses 2013: $83,001Net Income 2013: $15,3732013Revenue 2014: $118,371Expenses 2014: $98,958Net Income 2014: $19,4132014Revenue 2015: $141,067Expenses 2015: $131,300Net Income 2015: $9,7672015Revenue 2016: $123,841Expenses 2016: $118,079Net Income 2016: $5,7622016Revenue 2017: $106,516Expenses 2017: $106,283Net Income 2017: $2332017Revenue 2018: $135,050Expenses 2018: $123,309Net Income 2018: $11,7412018Revenue 2019: $123,113Expenses 2019: $125,012Net Income 2019: -$1,8992019Revenue 2020: $123,448Expenses 2020: $115,869Net Income 2020: $7,5792020Revenue 2021: $64,760Expenses 2021: $60,121Net Income 2021: $4,6392021Revenue 2022: $56,001Expenses 2022: $48,906Net Income 2022: $7,0952022Revenue 2023: $136,740Expenses 2023: $147,623Net Income 2023: -$10,8832023Revenue 2024: $116,523Expenses 2024: $113,257Net Income 2024: $3,2662024Revenue 2025: $38,926Expenses 2025: $100,848Net Income 2025: -$61,9222025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$38,926
Expenses$100,848
Net Income-$61,922
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$30,146
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$30,146
Revenue
$38,926
Expenses
$100,848
Net income
-$61,922
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.00$0.30$0.39$1.01$0.62
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.92$0.00$0.92$1.17$1.13$0.03
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.00$0.10$0.90$1.37$1.48$0.11
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.00$0.86$0.56$0.49$0.07
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.79$0.79$0.65$0.60$0.05
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.75$0.75$1.23$1.16$0.08
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.67$0.67$1.23$1.25$0.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.02$0.69$1.35$1.23$0.12
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.57$0.57$1.07$1.06$0.00
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.57$0.57$1.24$1.18$0.06
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.51$0.51$1.41$1.31$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.41$1.18$0.99$0.19
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.22$0.98$0.83$0.15
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.47$0.25$0.22$1.11$0.95$0.16
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 15, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$38,926
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Peoples guide to nature

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
To guide people through hands-on experiences with the natural world to enhance the appreciation and respect for nature.-$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Carolyn JordanPresidentPT$0--
Hope ClineSecretary-$0--
Eustace ConwayDirector-$0--
Cameron Van DykeDirector-$0--
Derek RileyDirector-$0--
Kelly BarberDirector-$0--
Susi SeguretDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Turtle Island Preserve Inc
EIN
27-2989707
In Care Of
% Carolyn Jordan
Address
2683 Little Laurel Rd, Boone, NC 28607

Signing Officer

Name
Carolyn Jordan
Title
President
Signed
2026-02-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Marie Starnes CPA PC
Address
200 E Jefferson St, Monroe, NC 28112
Preparer
Marie Starnes
Phone
7042182467
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountDepreciation from 4562 1,110Advertising 3,176Supplies 56Volunteer Expenses/Board Meetings 1,278Dues & Subscriptions 2,470Insurance 4,926Office Supplies 349Property Tax 5,020Workshops/Camps 28,925Bank Fees 198Legal & Professional Fees 6,697Mileage 834Utilities 3,806Maintenance & Repairs 13,181”

Description of other assets Part II line 24

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearOther Assets 3,776 2,664”

Other program services Part III line 31

“Adjustment to cash balance from prior year”

Raw XML Appendix151 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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