Desert Tortoise Council Inc
To assure the perpetual survival of viable populations of desert tortoises throughout their historical ranges. We focus our efforts on the tortoise species complex that occurs in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, currently recognized as Gopherus agassizii, Gopherus morafkai, and Gopherus evgoodei.
Desert Tortoise Council Inc at a glance
In short: Desert Tortoise Council Inc gave $27K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $13,500
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $568,456
- +76.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Desert Tortoise Council Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant)
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Desert Tortoise Council Inc
Desert Tortoise Council: Regular Grants Program
Desert Tortoise Council Inc
Amount
US $500 - US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Innovations for Conservation of Desert Tortoise Populations or Habitat RFP Grant
Desert Tortoise Council Inc
Amount
US $9,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant
Desert Tortoise Council Inc
Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Who Desert Tortoise Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Resi Solutions ($18K). Together the top 2 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resi Solutions Albuquerque, NM | Conservation Programming | $18,000 |
| The Living Desert ZOO&GARDENS Palm Desert, CA | Conservation Programming | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $568,456 | $305,518 | $239,291 | $27,000 | 2 | $2,549 |
| 2023 | $323,062 | $89,585 | $95,172 | — | — | $4,697 |
| 2022 | $328,649 | $158,917 | $42,547 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $212,279 | $105,457 | $42,075 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $148,897 | $28,198 | $83,691 | — | — | — |
About Desert Tortoise Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Desert Tortoise Council Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Acton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $568K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Desert Tortoise Council Inc is led by Mari Quillman, Chair & Treasurer on the 2024 filing; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mari Quillman
Chair & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Palmer
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Woodman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Hughson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Hohman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Berry
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke Basulto
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Fusari
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lane Poe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Havelka
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tuma
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Applegate
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed LaRue
Recording Secretary
Secretary → Recording Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Jones
Corr. Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joe Probst (2020–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Desert Tortoise Council Inc
How much does Desert Tortoise Council Inc give each year?
Desert Tortoise Council Inc gave $27K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Desert Tortoise Council Inc?
Desert Tortoise Council Inc reported $568K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $306K.
What is Desert Tortoise Council Inc?
Desert Tortoise Council Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Acton, CA. It holds $568K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Desert Tortoise Council Inc operate?
Desert Tortoise Council Inc has awarded grants in California, New Mexico.
What is Desert Tortoise Council Inc's EIN?
Desert Tortoise Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3117744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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