THE MAINTENANCE OF SUITABLE HABIT FOR CALIFORNIA DESERT TORTOISE THAT WILL NEED RELOCATION FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY AND OTHER MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SITES IN SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.ORGANIZATION WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN RAISING FUNDS NEEDED TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS. SVTR LIQUIDATED IN FISCAL YEAR MARCH 31, 2023 AND DISTRIBUTED ITS FUNDS TO SIX 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$127K
Grant Count
5
Avg Grant Size
$25K
About Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge
Based on IRS filings
Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CAMARILLO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $127K. Net investment income was $25.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $144,260 | $1,876,000 |
| Revenue | $25 | $-1,731,698 | — |
| Expenses | $144,285 | $42 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $25 | $-1,731,728 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include A Home 4 Good Inc ($34,500), National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Pacific South Coast Chapter ($34,500), Alsac St Jude's Childern's Research Hospital ($34,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A HOME 4 GOOD INC OAK HILLS, CA | SUPPORT UNHOUSED PERSONS WITH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY SHELTER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE OF CALIFORNIA | $34,500 |
| NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY - PACIFIC SOUTH COAST CHAPTER SAN DIEGO, CA | SUPPORT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS HEALTH SERVICES AND MEDICAL RESEARCH IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | $34,500 |
| ALSAC ST JUDE'S CHILDERN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TN | SUPPORT NO COST HEALTH SERVICES AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AT ST. JUDE'S HOSPITAL - LOS ANGELES, CA | $34,500 |
| FOOD SHARE VENTURA COUNTY OXNARD, CA | SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY SERVICES IN VENTURA COUNTY, CA | $11,500 |
| SALVATION ARMY - SC OXNARD CORPS DONATION CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA | SUPPORT SERVICES OF FOOD, UTILITY AND RENT ASSISTANCE, AND SHELTERS IN VENTURA COUNTY, CA | $11,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNE BUSH | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 0.1 | $575 |
| DOUG ERICKSON | DIRECTOR, EXEC VICE PRESID | 0.1 | $575 |
| THOMAS MCGILL JD PHD | DIRECTOR, CEO | 0.1 | $575 |
| LARRY JOSEPH | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 0.6 | $575 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge?
Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CAMARILLO, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge operate?
Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge has awarded grants in California, Tennessee.
What size grants does Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge award?
In 2023, Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge awarded 5 grants totaling $127K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge's EIN?
Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3305897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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