Our Accountability

Why We Receive High Charity Ratings

We carry out our work with a deep commitments to accountability and transparency.

We want you and every member of the public to know as much as possible about how The Tortoise Conservancy operates and how carefully and effectively we use your donations.

As a leading charity, we hold ourselves accountable to our members, the public and all creatures that have a stake in the preservation of our world’s natural resources. And we seek to make use of every dollar donated with careful attention to effectiveness and efficiency.

Our strong performance is reflected in the fact that The Tortoise Conservancy is highly rated by charity watchdog organizations.

Efficient and Effective
The Tortoise Conservancy is one of the most effective and efficient environmental organizations in the United States.

We are able to accomplish so much because we make careful use of our resources, maximizing the funding that goes toward our science-driven program work. Our program efficiencies meets standards set by both Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, meaning you can be confident that any investment in The Tortoise Conservancy will be put to good use.

Annual Reports and Financials
Discover how we've been working to protect the threatened gopher tortoise and the over 350 other species in the ecosystem around them.