See Turtles
SEE Turtles connects people with sea turtles in meaningful, personal, and memorable ways. Our organization helps the sea turtle community connect, grow, and thrive by suppoting community-based conservation efforts. Our program provides funding, resources, and tools to protect endangered sea turtle species in the Global South.
See Turtles at a glance
In short: See Turtles gave $29K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,000
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,667
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $105,448
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (36% 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 See Turtles
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from See Turtles
Berman New Initiative Fund
See Turtles
Amount
Up to $10,000 per year for three years
Deadline
Deadline not published
Billion Baby Turtles Grant Program
See Turtles
Amount
Up to $10,000 per season
Deadline
Deadline not published
Emergency Fund
See Turtles
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who See Turtles funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sea Turtle Conservancy ($11K). Together the top 3 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How See Turtles gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $53K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Turtle Conservancy Gainsville, FL | Conservaion of Turtle Nesting Sites | $10,500 |
| Leatherback Project Norfolk, MA | Conservaion of Turtle Nesting Sites | $10,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica West Chester, PA | Protection of Turtle Nesting Sites | $8,500 |
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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 | $105,448 | $712,840 | $729,480 | $29,000 | 3 | $34 |
| 2023 | $122,088 | $577,447 | $547,653 | $25,000 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $92,294 | $677,754 | $678,104 | $53,400 | 4 | $26 |
| 2021 | $93,374 | $494,870 | $453,525 | $21,064 | 2 | $130 |
| 2020 | $52,029 | $222,514 | $255,824 | $24,550 | 2 | $188 |
About See Turtles
Based on IRS filings
See Turtles is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $105K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $34.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
See Turtles is led by Brad Nahill, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brad Nahill
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Sheridan Samano
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hector Barrios-Garrido
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Andrews
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Wallace
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecilia Fischer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Berman
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Cristina Garcia (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jose Urteaga (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Maureen Cunningham (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Hector Barrios (2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Willuhn (2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Brad Nahill (President).
Frequently asked questions about See Turtles
How much does See Turtles give each year?
See Turtles gave $29K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
What is See Turtles's typical grant size?
See Turtles's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does See Turtles give grants?
See Turtles's top state is Florida, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (34%) and Pennsylvania (29%).
Does See Turtles give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on See Turtles's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is See Turtles?
See Turtles reported $105K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $713K.
What is See Turtles?
See Turtles is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. It holds $105K in total assets as of 2024.
What is See Turtles's EIN?
See Turtles's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4325149. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work See Turtles funds
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