- Exempt under
- 501(c)(3)[1]
- IRS ruling date
- January 2000[2]
- Publication 78 data
- Listed (PC)[3]
- Total revenue, period ending Dec 2025
- $4,685,886[4]
Sea Turtle Inc. is an organization in S Padre Isle, Texas, that the IRS lists as exempt under section 501(c)(3)[5][1]. The IRS master file lists total revenue of $4,685,886 for the tax period ending December 2025[4].
IRS status
The IRS lists Sea Turtle Inc. as exempt under section 501(c)(3), classification: Educational Organization[1]. Its foundation code is 15: Organization that receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)[6]. It appears in IRS Publication 78 data with status code PC, a public charity, with deductibility limitation 50% (60% for cash contributions)[3]. The IRS deductibility code is 1: Contributions are deductible[7].
| Item | IRS record |
|---|---|
| EIN[5] | 74-2042030 |
| Location in IRS records[5] | S Padre Isle, Texas |
| Exempt under[1] | Section 501(c)(3) |
| IRS classification[1] | Educational Organization |
| Ruling date[2] | January 2000 |
| Foundation code[6] | 15: Organization that receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Deductibility code[7] | 1: Contributions are deductible |
| Publication 78 data[3] | Listed, status PC |
| NTEE code[8] | A20: Arts, Culture and Humanities, Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose |
| Filing requirement[9] | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Fiscal year ends[10] | December |
| Latest e-filed return[11] | Form 990, tax period ending December 2025 |
Finances as reported to the IRS
On its Form 990 for the tax period ending December 2023, the organization reported total revenue of $3,529,392, total expenses of $2,166,544 and net assets of $13,772,933[12]. Revenue lines on that return include contributions, gifts and grants of $1,496,975 and program service revenue of $1,233,222[13]. Total revenue on its Form 990 was $1,682,471 for the tax period ending December 2020[14], $4,389,011 for December 2021[15], $6,457,150 for December 2022[16] and $3,529,392 for December 2023[12]. Separately, the IRS master file lists total revenue of $4,685,886 for the tax period ending December 2025[4].
IRS master file, newer period. For the most recent return in the IRS master file, for the tax period ending December 2025, the IRS lists total revenue of $4,685,886 and total assets of $20,844,972.[4]
- Total revenue
- Total expenses
| Tax period ending | Form | Total revenue | Total expenses | Net assets at year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2020[14] | Form 990 | $1,682,471 | $1,539,569 | $5,486,238 |
| December 2021[15] | Form 990 | $4,389,011 | $1,939,976 | $7,623,160 |
| December 2022[16] | Form 990 | $6,457,150 | $2,167,813 | $12,384,481 |
| December 2023[12] | Form 990 | $3,529,392 | $2,166,544 | $13,772,933 |
Totals as reported on each return. The IRS publishes these extracts one to two years after filing.
Balance sheet, tax period ending December 2023
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total assets[17] | $18,102,873 |
| Total liabilities[17] | $4,329,940 |
| Net assets or fund balances[17] | $13,772,933 |
Employees. Sea Turtle Inc. reported 26 employees on Form W-3 for calendar year ending with or within the tax period ending December 2023 (Form 990, Part V, line 2a).[18]
Questions people ask
- What is the EIN of Sea Turtle Inc.?
- The IRS master file lists Sea Turtle Inc. with EIN 74-2042030[5].
- Is Sea Turtle Inc. a 501(c)(3)?
- The IRS lists it as exempt under section 501(c)(3), classification: Educational Organization[1]. It appears in Publication 78 data with status code PC[3].
- Are contributions to Sea Turtle Inc. tax-deductible?
- The IRS deductibility code is 1: Contributions are deductible[7]. Publication 78 lists it with deductibility limitation 50% (60% for cash contributions)[3].
- Where is Sea Turtle Inc. located?
- The IRS master file lists it in S Padre Isle, Texas[5].
Facts and sources
- The IRS lists Sea Turtle Inc. as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, classification: Educational Organization. IRS EO Business Master File
- The ruling date in the IRS master file (the month and year of the IRS letter recognizing the exemption) is January 2000. IRS EO Business Master File
- Sea Turtle Inc. (EIN 74-2042030) appears in the IRS Publication 78 data, the list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions, with status code PC (A public charity, deductibility limitation 50% (60% for cash contributions)). IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search data
- For the most recent return in the IRS master file, for the tax period ending December 2025, the IRS lists total revenue of $4,685,886 and total assets of $20,844,972. IRS EO Business Master File
- The IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File lists Sea Turtle Inc. with employer identification number (EIN) 74-2042030, located in S Padre Isle, Texas. IRS EO Business Master File
- IRS foundation code 15 for Sea Turtle Inc.: Organization that receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). IRS EO Business Master File
- IRS deductibility code 1 for Sea Turtle Inc.: Contributions are deductible. IRS EO Business Master File
- The IRS master file assigns Sea Turtle Inc. the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code A20: Arts, Culture and Humanities, Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose. IRS EO Business Master File
- IRS filing requirement code 01 for Sea Turtle Inc.: 990 (all other) or 990EZ return. IRS EO Business Master File
- Sea Turtle Inc.'s accounting period (fiscal year) ends in December, according to the IRS master file. IRS EO Business Master File
- The IRS Form 990 series e-file data released in 2026 includes a Form 990 from Sea Turtle Inc. for the tax period ending December 2025. IRS Form 990 e-file data
- On its Form 990 for the tax period ending December 2023, Sea Turtle Inc. reported total revenue $3,529,392, total expenses $2,166,544, net assets or fund balances at year end $13,772,933. IRS SOI Form 990 extracts
- Revenue lines on the Form 990 for the tax period ending December 2023: contributions, gifts and grants $1,496,975 (Part VIII, line 1h); program service revenue $1,233,222 (Part VIII, line 2g); investment income $8,251 (Part VIII, line 3); total revenue $3,529,392 (Part VIII, line 12). IRS SOI Form 990 extracts
- On its Form 990 for the tax period ending December 2020, Sea Turtle Inc. reported total revenue $1,682,471, total expenses $1,539,569, net assets or fund balances at year end $5,486,238. IRS SOI Form 990 extracts
- On its Form 990 for the tax period ending December 2021, Sea Turtle Inc. reported total revenue $4,389,011, total expenses $1,939,976, net assets or fund balances at year end $7,623,160. IRS SOI Form 990 extracts
- On its Form 990 for the tax period ending December 2022, Sea Turtle Inc. reported total revenue $6,457,150, total expenses $2,167,813, net assets or fund balances at year end $12,384,481. IRS SOI Form 990 extracts
- Balance sheet at the end of the tax period ending December 2023 (Form 990, Part X): total assets $18,102,873, total liabilities $4,329,940, net assets or fund balances $13,772,933. IRS SOI Form 990 extracts
- Sea Turtle Inc. reported 26 employees on Form W-3 for calendar year ending with or within the tax period ending December 2023 (Form 990, Part V, line 2a). IRS SOI Form 990 extracts