2026-09-21T11:33:10-07:00 2025-12-31 871757413 Abacus Hive 8913 Town and Country Circle 1048 Knoxville TN 37923 990 2025-01-01 651090322 Inwater Research Group Inc INWA 7723495905 4160 NE Hyline Drive Jensen Beach FL 34957 Michael Bresette Executive Director 2026-09-21 true Bobby Arthur P02460599 8653169548 2025 Michael Bresette 4160 NE Hyline Drive Jensen Beach FL 349573828 2750460 false X http://www.inwater.org X 2001 FL IRG'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH INFORMATION TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF COASTAL AND MARINE SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS. 8 6 26 2 0 466059 491608 1344731 2256308 2544 0 1810790 2750460 1100 0 864373 1172746 0 5294 834824 1069258 1699197 2243104 111593 507356 523129 1076620 28700 74835 494429 1001785 IRG'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH INFORMATION TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF COASTAL AND MARINE SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS. false false 1494563 2179634 In 2025, IRG successfully captured, tagged, sampled, and released over 600 threatened and endangered sea turtles across eight field sites throughout Florida. This effort included attaching five satellite tags to loggerhead turtles and 10 acoustic tags to juvenile green turtles to study their movements and migratory patterns. Biologists also partnered with universities, rehabilitation facilities, and aquariums to collect additional samples to support broader sea turtle conservation efforts. Findings from ongoing research were shared through peer-reviewed publications, regional and international conferences, and various social media platforms. This information was also incorporated into IRGs wide range of educational initiatives. 337746 5202 IRGs education initiatives reached thousands of individuals through hands-on conservation programs spanning local, statewide, and international audiences. In 2025, our programs expanded across schools, Spanish-speaking communities, and global partner networks, reaching more than 30,000 participants through classroom education, community workshops, and international ambassador programs. Efforts included educator training, new program development, expanded partnerships, and culturally responsive conservation initiatives that strengthened environmental stewardship and increased access to science-based learning opportunities. 234300 71472 IRG made significant progress on sea turtle abundance estimation and deterrent testing projects. In 2025, we completed our second season of saturation tagging on Hutchinson Island, with 1,869 captures representing 901 individual nesting sea turtles. We also collaborated with FPL and another vendor to complete construction of a test tank that will be used to evaluate behavioral deterrents designed to keep sea turtles away from anthropogenic hazards. In addition, IRG deployed three ARIS sonar systems at the end of 2025 to monitor the timing and location of sea turtle entry into the canal system. We also developed transects for offshore abundance surveys, using both visual observations and side scan sonar, to estimate the abundance of sea turtles that could potentially become entrained. 2066609 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 true 26 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 6 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true true false FL X X X X Carrie Keske 7722159724 9885 S Indian River Dr Ft Pierce FL 34982 Michael Bresette Executive Dir. 46.00 0.00 X 113254 0 0 Carrie Keske Treasurer 15.00 0.00 X X 18196 0 0 Blair Witherington Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 6111 0 0 Dean Bagley Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rachel Smith Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Clark President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jonathan Gorham Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Patrick Coyne Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 137561 1 false false false 0 491608 491608 Sea Turtle Conservation 900099 2256308 2256308 2256308 2544 2544 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2750460 2258852 1000 1000 100 100 0 0 137561 80859 56702 0 895111 875114 16219 3778 22478 20624 1741 113 32412 9221 23156 35 85184 79216 5657 311 0 7740 7740 25750 25750 0 0 0 40118 39338 780 146 55 91 8785 4975 3810 122693 116627 6066 0 0 60267 57752 2515 0 5341 5281 60 451 451 0 64337 64337 8286 646 7640 Project Materials & Supplies 468045 464210 3809 26 Vehicle/Equip Repair & Maint. 131288 128309 2979 Necropsies, Lab Fees, Services 58902 58788 114 Equipment Storage 30119 30119 36990 30038 6792 160 2243104 2066609 171201 5294 158412 143976 451708 0 2747 0 0 0 0 7826 7667 868191 402748 354397 465443 0 0 0 0 7573 0 523129 1076620 28700 64148 10687 28700 74835 X 494429 950193 51592 494429 1001785 523129 1076620 507356 X false false false X 1008794 940339 575578 466059 491608 3482378 0 0 1008794 940339 575578 466059 491608 3482378 178847 3303531 0 0 0 3482378 0.94860 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 868191 402748 465443 465443 IRA Liability 10687 10687 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a IRG'S BOARD, AS THE GOVERNING BODY, MAKES ALL DECISIONS AND DOES NOT DELEGATE TO A SPECIFIC COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF IRG BEFORE IT WAS FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY HAS BEEN CREATED TO IDENTIFY & HANDLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND CHIEF EMPLOYED EXECUTIVES. AN ANNUAL ACCEPTANCE OF THIS POLICY IS MADE WHICH ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a POLICY ON THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION APPLIES TO THE COMPENSATION OF CHIEF EMPLOYED EXECUTIVES, OTHER OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTORS OF IRG. THE PROCESS INCLUDES: 1 REVIEW & APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 2 USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION. 3 CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b IRG'S BOARD HAS A COMPENSATION POLICY IN PLACE TO REVIEW AND SET KEY EMPLOYEE AND OFFICER COMPENSATION FOR SUCH PERSONNEL. 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