Sea Turtle Conservancy

“H. Clay frick, iii elise frick board member board member family relationship”

“The form 990 is prepared with the assistance of an independent accounting firm and is reviewed and approved by the cfo and ceo of the organization, then sent to members of the board. Once filed, the form is made available to the public on stc's website, guide star and charity navigator websites, and upon request.”

“The board of directors have approved a conflict of interest policy and any conflicts are discussed at board meetings, which are held at least twice a year. Upon any conflicts, they refrain from the voting process. New board members are advised of the policy and provided a copy of the conflict of interest statement. Possible conflicts of interest with staff members are monitored by the cfo, then referred to the executive director for resolution.”

“The board of directors annually evaluates the performance of ceo, david godfrey. Comparability data is obtained, presented, and documented by the treasurer. The board then discusses and determines any increases in salary. The ceo completes the evaluation of all other employees and determines compensation.”

“All such documents are made available upon request.”

“Barrier island center - the barrier island center (bic) is an educational center located in the heart of the archie carr refuge (the refuge) in melbourne, florida. The refuge is a major nesting site for sea turtles. The bic provides a focal point for the refuge and the associated barrier island by providing exhibit space, a presentation hall and ongoing educational programs that promote stewardship of the area's fragile natural resources. Through a partnership with the brevard county environmentally endangered lands program, stc oversees and conducts the educational programs offered at the bic, and manages a small gift shop. Panama research and conservation - a collaborative sea turtle research and conservation initiative based at bocas del toro on panama's north caribbean coast. Modeled after stc's tortuguero program, the purpose of the panama project is to study, protect and recover local populations of leatherback and hawksbill turtles, both of which nest in globally significant numbers in the region. The project includes ongoing monitoring, protection and education activities at chiriqui beach, playa larga, red beach and escudo de veraguas, soropta and colon. International programs - these programs protect sea turtles by expanding conservation, education and policy initiatives in a variety of activities throughout the world.”

“COSTA RICA, PANAMA”

“Special event expenses 17,326 cost of sales 87,577 special event expense -17,326 cost of sales -87,577”