Coastal Connections Inc
Advancing the survival of sea turtles by educating and connecting people to the environment, Turtle Rescue and Research, Sea Turtle Experiences, Community Driven Sustainability, Beach Cleanups
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Turtle connections - providing physical, emotional, educational, and virtual connections that build a desire to protect sea turtles and habitats they need to recover. Vero goes zero - involving businessess, individuals, governments, religious groups, and other organizations in paving a path for cleaner and healthier oceans and beaches. Turtle travels - for the eco-traveler knowing their choice of lodging and engagement in short-term experiences supports sea turtle survival and the local community.
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Mission
Advancing the survival of sea turtles by educating and connecting people to the environment, Turtle Rescue and Research, Sea Turtle Experiences, Community Driven Sustainability, Beach Cleanups
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Coastal Connections Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCoastal Connections Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Vero Beach, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 352606320. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $262K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Coastal Connections Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 352606320. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Coastal Connections Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Coastal Connections Inc is located in Vero Beach, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Coastal Connections Inc has $262K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Coastal Connections Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $262K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Coastal Connections Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Coastal Connections Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Turtle connections - providing physical, emotional, educational, and virtual connections that build a desire to protect sea turtles and habitats they need to recover. Vero goes zero - involving businessess, individuals, governments, religious groups, and other organizations in paving a path for cleaner and healthier oceans and beaches. Turtle travels - for the eco-traveler knowing their choice of lodging and engagement in short-term experiences supports sea turtle survival and the local community. Coastal Connections Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $262K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Coastal Connections Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Coastal Connections Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 352606320, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COASTAL CONNECTIONS INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Coastal Connections: Indian River basketball dynasty honored decades later - CoastTV
Green Sea Turtle 'Poinsettia' Rescued by Coastal Connections Returns to Ocean After Rehabilitation - Space Coast Daily
Coastal Connections: Rehoboth Elementary students celebrate Arbor Day with songs and tree planting - CoastTV
Coastal Connections: Rehoboth beach historian brings city’s past to life - CoastTV
Coastal Connections: Lewes Tulip Festival returns, bringing blooms and spring traditions to town - CoastTV
Coastal Connections: After farmhouse demolition, Delaware family reflects on generations of farm life - CoastTV
Coastal Connections: ‘Stuff the Cruiser’ Food Drive to help families in need - CoastTV
Coastal Connections: Mexican native continues his passion through art - CoastTV
Coastal Connections: Whole blood treatment saves cyclist in crash - CoastTV
Coastal Connections: Rainbow Bridge Fence on the Lewes-Georgetown Trail holds community pet memorial | News - CoastTV
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 28 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Coastal Connections Inc
- What is Coastal Connections Inc?
- Coastal Connections Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Vero Beach, United States. Turtle connections - providing physical, emotional, educational, and virtual connections that build a desire to protect sea turtles and habitats they need to recover. Vero goes zero - involving businessess, individuals, governments, religious groups, and other organizations in paving a path for cleaner and healthier oceans and beaches. Turtle travels - for the eco-traveler knowing their choice of lodging and engagement in short-term experiences supports sea turtle survival and the local community.
- When was Coastal Connections Inc founded?
- Coastal Connections Inc was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Coastal Connections Inc?
- Jan Williams serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Coastal Connections Inc located?
- Headquartered in Vero Beach, FL, United States.
- What is Coastal Connections Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Coastal Connections Inc trustworthy?
- Coastal Connections Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Coastal Connections Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 352606320.
- What is Coastal Connections Inc's website?
- http://www.coastal-connections.org