Civic Intelligence

Tortoise Group

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 94-2838299

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jun 09, 2025

Organization Profilewww.tortoisegroup.org
PO Box 33866Las Vegas, NV 89133

(702) 739-7113

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

15th percentile

-27%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

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.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-21%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

47%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Down

$110,655

Down $29,744 (-21%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$101,577

Down $29,911 (-23%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$9,078

Up $167 (+1.9%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Up

$109,643

Up $35,126 (+47%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$139,554

Down $19,010 (-12%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$29,911

Up $54,136 (+64%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth23rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $159,245Liabilities 2011: $3,1272011Assets 2012: $149,278Liabilities 2012: $332Net Assets 2012: $148,9462012Assets 2013: $169,427Liabilities 2013: $126Net Assets 2013: $169,3012013Assets 2014: $149,359Net Assets 2014: $149,3592014Assets 2015: $199,725Liabilities 2015: $173Net Assets 2015: $199,5522015Assets 2016: $176,245Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $176,2452016Assets 2017: $145,598Liabilities 2017: $11,373Net Assets 2017: $134,2252017Assets 2018: $122,466Liabilities 2018: $23,534Net Assets 2018: $98,9322018Assets 2019: $89,544Liabilities 2019: $19,506Net Assets 2019: $70,0382019Assets 2020: $142,512Liabilities 2020: $4,187Net Assets 2020: $138,3252020Assets 2021: $176,799Liabilities 2021: $1,680Net Assets 2021: $175,1192021Assets 2022: $223,928Liabilities 2022: $8,393Net Assets 2022: $215,5352022Assets 2023: $140,399Liabilities 2023: $8,911Net Assets 2023: $131,4882023Assets 2024: $110,655Liabilities 2024: $9,078Net Assets 2024: $101,5772024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$110,655
Liabilities$9,078
Net Assets$101,577
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $85,378Expenses 2011: $33,267Net Income 2011: $52,1112011Revenue 2012: $39,344Expenses 2012: $46,516Net Income 2012: -$7,1722012Revenue 2013: $60,836Expenses 2013: $40,481Net Income 2013: $20,3552013Revenue 2014: $84,954Expenses 2014: $104,896Net Income 2014: -$19,9422014Revenue 2015: $219,365Expenses 2015: $169,172Net Income 2015: $50,1932015Revenue 2016: $62,670Expenses 2016: $53,101Net Income 2016: $9,5692016Revenue 2017: $173,261Expenses 2017: $215,281Net Income 2017: -$42,0202017Revenue 2018: $222,940Expenses 2018: $258,233Net Income 2018: -$35,2932018Revenue 2019: $160,308Expenses 2019: $189,202Net Income 2019: -$28,8942019Revenue 2020: $168,095Expenses 2020: $99,809Net Income 2020: $68,2862020Revenue 2021: $125,324Expenses 2021: $88,530Net Income 2021: $36,7942021Revenue 2022: $156,589Expenses 2022: $116,173Net Income 2022: $40,4162022Revenue 2023: $74,517Expenses 2023: $158,564Net Income 2023: -$84,0472023Revenue 2024: $109,643Expenses 2024: $139,554Net Income 2024: -$29,9112024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$109,643
Expenses$139,554
Net Income-$29,911
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 9, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$109,643
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To preserve and protect desert tortoises.

Educating and advocating for the protection and well-being of the desert tortoise since 1982.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$109,857$63,783▼ $46,074
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$29,054$38,013▲ $8,959
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,132$8,025▲ $6,893
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$106$834▲ $728
Accounts Receivable$250$0▼ $250
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$140,399$110,655▼ $29,744
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,911$9,078▲ $167
Total Liabilities$8,911$9,078▲ $167
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$82,722$73,306▼ $9,416
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$48,766$28,271▼ $20,495
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$131,488$101,577▼ $29,911
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$140,399$110,655▼ $29,744
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Laura DeitschChairman
Charles BornDirector
Dianne McLainDirector
Nathan WoodDirector
Kirsten HaasSecretary/Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$108,476
Program Service Revenue
$1,160
Investment Income
$7
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$74,296
Change in Net Assets
$-29,911
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$75,078
Other Expenses$64,476
Total Fundraising Expense$17,228
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$56,743$6,500$6,500$69,743
Advertising$20,769$56$8,858$29,683
All Other Expenses$9,221$192$0$9,413
Occupancy$2,880$2,824$360$6,064
Travel$4,547$1,229$78$5,854
Payroll Taxes$4,341$497$497$5,335
Fees for Services Accounting$3,600$450$450$4,500
Insurance$663$1,324$0$1,987
Other Expenses$0$1,450$485$1,935
Office Expenses$0$1,736$0$1,736
Total Functional Expenses$102,764$19,562$17,228$139,554
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Board Chair and Secretary review form 990 before it is signed and filed”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Tortoise Group
EIN
94-2838299
Phone
7027397113
Address
PO Box 33866, Las Vegas, NV 89133

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Deitsch
Title
Chairman
Phone
7027397113
Signed
2025-06-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laura Deitsch
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
Nv
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
4
Volunteers
130

Preparer

Firm
MeLann's Unlimited LLC
Address
10541 Allegrini Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89141
Preparer
Melinda Varner
Phone
7028969522
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Pet desert tortoise services: Tortoise Group is the only agency legally allowed to adopt captive (pet) desert tortoises in the state of Nevada. While desert tortoises are a federally listed species, people can legally keep them as pets. Every year, thousands of pet desert tortoises are displaced. Tortoise Group is the main point of contact to help reconnect lost/found tortoises with their original families. Desert tortoises are incredible escape artists. Many pet tortoises go missing during active season (spring/fall). Tortoise Group is also responsible for finding homes for desert tortoises in our adoption program. Our adoption program prioritizes the most vulnerable pet desert tortoises that are injured, abandoned, neglected. Because of their federal listing, desert tortoises cannot be bought, sold or traded. However, people can rehome on their own with no compensation. Tortoise Group can provide information on husbandry and acts as the main platform for registration to legally keep the animal in the state of Nevada. Tortoise Group also supplies the 4 wellness and microchipping through the Las Vegas valley. People can bring their pet desert tortoise in for a free external exam and/or microchip (when applicable depending on the size of the tortoise).
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$110,655
Liabilities
$9,078
Net assets
$101,577
Revenue
$109,643
Expenses
$139,554
Net income
-$29,911
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.09$1.02$1.10$1.40$0.30
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.40$0.09$1.31$0.75$1.59$0.84
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.24$0.08$2.16$1.57$1.16$0.40
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.77$0.02$1.75$1.25$0.89$0.37
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.43$0.04$1.38$1.68$1.00$0.68
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.90$0.20$0.70$1.60$1.89$0.29
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.22$0.24$0.99$2.23$2.58$0.35
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.46$0.11$1.34$1.73$2.15$0.42
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.76$0.00$1.76$0.63$0.53$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$0.00$2.00$2.19$1.69$0.50
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$1.49$0.85$1.05$0.20
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.69$0.00$1.69$0.61$0.40$0.20
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.49$0.00$1.49$0.39$0.47$0.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.59$0.03$0.85$0.33$0.52