Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc
WIDECAST is a scientific network active in 45 nations and territories. The network was chartered in 1981 with the objective of preventing the extinction of six species of endangered sea turtles that live in the wider caribbean region.
Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc at a glance
In short: Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc gave $55K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Puerto Rico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,871
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $27,436
- Median grant
- $27,436
- Total assets
- $193,149
- Primary geography
- Puerto Rico (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Urbanative LLC ($38K). Together the top 2 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2023) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urbanative LLC San Juan, PR | Wildlife Conservation | $38,034 |
| Chelonia Inc San Juan, PR | Wildlife Conservation | $16,837 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,149 | $342,720 | $262,423 | $54,871 | 2 |
| 2024 | — | $193,197 | $354,563 | — | — |
| 2023 | $273,190 | $1,478,731 | $1,450,983 | $43,700 | 2 |
| 2022 | $247,633 | $1,847,857 | $1,839,654 | — | — |
| 2021 | $237,239 | $1,531,388 | $1,469,493 | — | — |
| 2020 | $175,344 | $942,789 | $975,643 | — | — |
About Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc
Based on IRS filings
Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Godfrey, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $193K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $55K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc is led by Ray L Hobbs CHA, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ray L Hobbs CHA
Director & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Eckert
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Douglas Warmolts
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Meganck
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott A Eckert
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Dr Karen Eckert (Director/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc
How much does Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc give each year?
Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc gave $55K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc?
Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc reported $193K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $343K.
What is Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc?
Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Godfrey, IL. It holds $193K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc operate?
Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Puerto Rico.
What is Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc's EIN?
Widecast Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0751451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 May 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
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