Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge
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.
Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge at a glance
In short: Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge gave $127K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $25K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $126,500
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- Average grant
- $25,300
- Median grant
- $34,500
- Primary geography
- California (73% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was A Home 4 Good Inc ($35K). Together the top 5 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $25 | $144,285 | $126,500 | 5 | $25 |
| 2022 | $144,260 | $-1,731,698 | $42 | — | — | $-1,731,728 |
| 2021 | $1,876,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,876,000 | $30 | $30 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,876,000 | $30 | $30 | — | — | — |
About Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge
Based on IRS filings
Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge is led by Thomas McGill JD PhD, Director & CEO on every filing since 2019; all 4 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Thomas McGill JD PhD
Director & CEO
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
$575 (2023)
Doug Erickson
Director & Executive Vice President
Director → Director & Executive Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
$575 (2023)
Joanne Bush
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
$575 (2023)
Larry Joseph
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.6 hrs/week
$575 (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kelly McCrann (2019–2021) — Director & Executive Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $575, to Joanne Bush (Director, Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge
How much does Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge give each year?
Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge gave $127K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge's typical grant size?
Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge's median grant in 2023 was $34,500, and its average grant was $25,300, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge give grants?
Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (27%).
Does Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge's largest grantees?
Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge's largest 2023 grantees include A Home 4 Good Inc ($34,500), National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Pacific South Coast Chapter ($34,500) and Alsac St Jude's Childern's Research Hospital ($34,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge?
Silver Valley Tortoise Refuge is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Camarillo, CA.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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