Student-led. Not a 501(c)(3). Money goes to turtle centers.
Marine Turtle Foundation is a student-led initiative founded by William Deklich in Santa Clara County, California. It is not a registered IRS 501(c)(3) public charity. We raise money through events and small donations which are sent directly to separate marine turtle organizations in Cancun and Florida. More Details on the Events page.
We do not collect credit card numbers on this website. If you want to donate, email us and we will send a simple transfer option (such as PayPal or Zelle) and tell you which recipient the next transfer is going to.
Funds are passed to sea turtle programs in Florida that assist nesting centers with turtle rescue. Contact us for any additional information on recipient names on specific transfers.