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Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head

Public charity · Grantmaker Hilton Head, SC EIN: 82-3642853 Website

Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head island monitors hilton head island beaches for sea turtle nesting and hatching activity annually, may through october, to promote the existence of these endangered species and to spread awareness of their struggle through public education and outreach.

Key facts about Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head

In short: Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head gave $60K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
82-3642853
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$60,000
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$60,000
Median grant
$60,000
Total assets
$311,037
Primary geography
Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$311K

+61.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$60K

+500.0% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$60K

+500.0% YoY

About Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head

Based on IRS filings

Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head is a public charity, based in Hilton Head, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $311K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K. Net investment income was $6K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

AthensColumbia

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K1 grant2021 0 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

University of Ga Foundation Warnel School: $60KUniversity of Ga FoundationWarnel School$60K

The largest 2025 recipient was University of Ga Foundation Warnel School ($60K).

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Ga Foundation Warnel School Athens, GADNA Research Project$60,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$311,037$192,883$92,286
Revenue$450,473$313,975$275,881
Expenses$335,389$211,131$228,277
Net Investment Income$5,782$45—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head is led by Amber Kuehn, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Amber Kuehn

    Executive Director

    Administrator → Executive Di, 2022

    Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    30 hrs/week

    $47K (2023) → $43K (2025)

  • Bill Schmitt

    Chairman

    President → Chairman, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Martin Dack

    Director & Elected Chairman

    Director → Director & Elected Chairman, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathy Sanders

    Director

    Executive Ad → Treasurer, 2023

    Treasurer → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    $14K (2023) → $0 (2025)

  • Nanci Weckhorst

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alfred Olivetti

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Anderson

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lauren Connolly

    Administrator Consultant

    Executive Ad → Administrator Consultant, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    12 hrs/week

    $11K (2024) → $15K (2025)

  • Kym Castillo

    Vice Chair

    Director → Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Sheridan

    Secretary

    Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathy Sierminski

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Barbara Faraci (2021–2023) — Director & Vice President
  • Former: Carrell Cranswick (2021–2023) — Director & Treasurer
  • Former: Karen Kinderman (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Lisa Pianta (2021–2023) — Director & President
  • Former: Karen Cerrati (2022–2023) — Marketing Di

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Amber Kuehn — Executive Director: $43KAmber KuehnExecutive Director$43KLauren Connolly — Admin Consultant: $15KLauren ConnollyAdmin Consultant$15K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $43K, to Amber Kuehn (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head

How much does Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head give each year?

Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head gave $60K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.

How large is Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head?

Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head reported $311K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $450K.

Where does Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head operate?

Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head has awarded grants in Georgia, South Carolina.

What is Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head's EIN?

Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3642853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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