The Turtle Foundation

General Info

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The Turtle Foundation
Why does the Turtle Foundation exist?

The Turtle Foundation stands up for the worldwide protection of sea turtles in a carefully directed way.


What does the Turtle Foundation do?

Turtle Foundation directly intervenes to protect sea turtles from illegal slaughter and nests from illegal poaching, and works with local communities to provide education regarding sea turtles and alternative methods of obtaining income, from tourism, local crafts, and other opportunities.


What projects are undertaken by Turtle Foundation?

The Foundation deliberately focuses on realizable projects of a manageable size. We are currently running several projects in Indonesia and a project on Boavista, Cape Verde, off the west coast of Africa. Further, we support the Indonesian organization ProFauna fighting against the daily slaughtering of turtles in Bali.


What is the feature of Turtle Foundation?

The Foundation is a very small organization without any heavy administration apparatus, and is therefore extremely flexible and efficient.



How is the Turtle Foundation financed?

Turtle Foundation is primarily financed through individual and sponsor donations, and through grant awards.


Is the Turtle Foundation recognized as a non-profit organization by the IRS?

Yes, the Turtle Foundation is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Therefore, individual and corporate donations are tax-deductible.