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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2947628

THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC

Tax-exempt · JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211

Financials

$827K$355K2023$510K$544K2024$260K$323K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$259,714$323,027-$63,313$74,293$0$74,293
December 31, 2024990$510,222$543,811-$33,589$137,606$0$137,606
December 31, 2023990$827,044$355,340$471,704$526,069$19,451$506,618
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$71,374
Program service revenue
$177,116
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$11,224
Other revenue
$11,224

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$14,031
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$136,472
Other salaries and wages
$36,825
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$187,594
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,910
Occupancy
$21,586
Travel
$46,934
Program services (functional)
$283,525
Management and general (functional)
$24,297
Fundraising (functional)
$15,205

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$137,606
Total assets, end of year
$74,293
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$74,293
Net assets without donor restrictions
$74,293
Gross receipts
$268,997
Employees
4
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sean McKnightDirector of Programs
Key employee
40$57,693
Tiffany BrightExecutive Director
Key employee
40$41,735
Christian JarboeFormer Conservation Biologist
Key employee
40$33,040
Adam AustinFormer Director of Research
Key employee
40$17,708
Madison JohnstonCollections and Office Manager
Key employee
7.5$592
Joseph ColbertChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Douglas Noble PhDVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Anthony Daly-CrewsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Jeffrey FobbDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ryan ZachDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tiffany BrightExecutive Director
Key employee
40$46,687
Christian JarboeConservation Biologist
Key employee
40$42,456
Sean McKnightTraining Specialist
Key employee
40$41,622
Anthony Daly-CrewsFounder and Senior Advisor
Officer
30$20,540
Joseph ColbertChairman
Trustee or director
2$0
Stephen PriorDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Teresa MoodyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jeffrey FobbDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ryan ZachDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tiffany BrightDirector of Operations
Key employee
40$31,329
Joseph ColbertChairman
Trustee or director
0$0
Jill RialsDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Stephen PriorDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Teresa MoodyDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Jeffrey FobbDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Ryan ZachDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Anthony Daly-CrewsExecutive Director
Officer
30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7152 LONE STAR RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211-5836
In care of
% TIFFANY BRIGHT
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
PO Box 77447, Jacksonville FL 32226
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Tiffany Bright, 7152 LONE STAR RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Anthony Daly-Crews, 12452 HICKORY FOREST ROAD, JACKSONVILLE FL 32226
Signed the 990
Tiffany Bright, Executive Director
Phone
(800) 690-5638

Mission

To advance the protection of rattlesnakes and their habitat through research and education.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Our research programs are focused to provide a measurable on-the-ground conservation impact for imperiled rattlesnake species across the world. Current efforts include ongoing disease monitoring in wild populations of venomous snakes long-term evaluation of artificial refugia sites species recovery efforts for the New Mexico Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake assessing the feasibility of restoring habitat and connectivity between two isolated Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake populations through a collaboration with Dr. Eric Hileman at West Virginia University and assisting Dr. Margres at the University of South Florida in collecting venom samples from Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes across their range to study population dynamics asses species status identify threats and better inform conservation decisions. In addition to our own internal research programs The Rattlesnake Conservancy provides grant funding to researchers around the world whose work aligns with our mission and goals. Since 2020 we have funded projects impacting numerous venomous snake species from the Florida peninsula to the slopes of New York the desert southwest to the barrier islands of southeast Georgia the rainforests of Mexico to the mountains of northeast Brazil.
    Expenses $94,507 · grants $13,831 · revenue $5,100
  • Our Education Programs are designed to inspire a lifelong commitment to conservation and cultivate a deep connection with the natural world. We believe that providing environmental education and instilling a love for nature in children plays a vital role in conservation and therefore directly supports our mission. To this end we offer many innovative education programs and experiences for all ages including reptile encounters community outreach events visiting classrooms on-site and off-site field trips day camps guided hikes nature excursions and a native venomous snake display which is open to the public. Additionally we produce activities and materials which support state and national science standards and are available completely free for download on our website. These educator resources help children learn how to identify their native snake species learn how to live safely alongside potentially dangerous wildlife and recognize some of the ecological benefits they provide.
    Expenses $65,721 · grants $200 · revenue $5,025
  • Our Training Programs have been taught throughout the United States since 2015 and set the industry standard in safe venomous handling practices. These courses empower individuals and professionals with the skills and equipment they need to respond safely to venomous snakes in their communities through a combination of classroom instruction in important topics like native venomous snake species ecology snake anatomy and physiology reproductive behavior venom toxinology emergency snakebite management captive husbandry and more; with hands on techniques like single hooking double hooking bagging and containing venomous snakes. Examples of people who have taken this course are military personnel land managers first responders zookeepers naturalists gardeners park rangers biologists private herpetoculturists field herpers construction workers physicians environmental consultants photographers and more. We currently offer five unique training courses including the Level 1 Venomous Handling Certification Course the Level 2C: Introduction to Venomous Snakes in Captivity the Level 2R: Introduction to Field and Research Techniques a Continuing Education Certification Course and Venomous Snakes on the Jobsite. These courses support our mission and provide an effective model for human-snake conflict mitigation in areas where snakes are likely to come into contact with people.
    Expenses $123,297 · revenue $166,991

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2947628
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$74,293
Income (IRS master file)
$268,997

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$259,714$323,027$74,293XML
990December 2024$510,222$543,811$137,606XML
990December 2023$827,044$355,340$526,069XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Anthony Daly-Crews
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-2947628).

Questions about THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC

What is the EIN of THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC is 47-2947628.
Is THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Tiffany Bright.
Who are the officers and directors of THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,693 (Sean McKnight, Director of Programs).
How much revenue does THE RATTLESNAKE CONSERVANCY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $259,714, expenses of $323,027 and total assets of $74,293 at year end.

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