Funds raised & committed to date
Since the transformative repurposing of the historic power plant into the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, opening in 2007, the Jekyll Island Foundation (JIF) has invested OVER $9 MILLION into projects that safeguard the island’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and educational resources.
This timeline showcases the Foundation’s enduring impact across three key pillars.
Conservation
Historic Preservation
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
From wildlife research and habitat restoration to museum revitalization and cutting-edge veterinary equipment, each initiative reflects a deep commitment to Jekyll Island’s ecological integrity and historical legacy.
Explore the timeline below to see how your support continues to help shape the island’s future—year by year, project by project.
FY2025
$178,217
FY2025
- Node Network & Transmitters
- Reptile Hibernation Research
- Hi-Spy Viewing Scopes Installation & Ribbon Cutting
- Muhly Grass Habitat Restoration
- Xray Machine Generator
- Utility Terrain Vehicle: 6-Seater
- Educational Supplies: Display cases, Portable PA System, Whisper Devices
- New Scute Mascot
- Spectrophotometer
- Gift Shop and Gallery Floor Removal
- Medical Wound Supplies
- Hollybourne Cottage: Exhibitry, Parking Updates
- Utility Terrain Vehicle w/ Utility Bed: 4-seater
- Education Supplies: Whisper Devices, Guest Speakers, Portable PA System
- Jekyll Island Museum: Donor Wall Glass Replacement, Paddock Picnic Tables
- Archives Scanner
- Villa Marianna Dehumidifier
- Living History Period Clothing
FY2024
$109,866
FY2024
- Hi-Spy Viewing Scopes & Informational Panel
- Horton Pond Fencing
- Birding Patrol Binoculars
- Utility Terrain Vehicle: 4-seater
- Heat Pumps (2)
- Genetics Testing for 2024 Turtle Season
- Education Supplies (Portable Display, Live Camera, Surface Tablet, 75” Monitor)
- Centrifugal Pumps (2), Parts and Systems
- Diamondback Terrapin Causeway Flashing Light Signs
- Wildlife Transport Vehicle Branded Wrap
- Hospital Portable Ventilator
- Pavillion Ceiling Heater
- Native American Archeology Research (Grant)
- Indian Mound Cottage Porch & Porte Cochere Preservation (Grant)
- Living History Period Clothing
- Woodworking Band Saw
FY2023
$330,821
FY2023
- Beachview Drive Bioswale
- Jekyll Entrance Wildflowers-Pollinator strips
- Wildlife Transport Vehicle (Van)
- Utility Terrain Vehicle
- Part Time Intern Salary
- Pavilion Heaters
- Jekyll Island Museum Outdoor Education Space
- Hollybourne Cottage First Floor Exhibitry Design, Construct, & Repairs
- Jekyll Island Museum Preserve & Repurpose
- Chichota Cottage Phase II & III: Landscaping and Tile Restoration
- Living History Period Clothing
- Faith Chapel Tiffany Window Restoration
FY2022
$175,568
FY2022
- Diamondback Terrapin Barrier
- Horton Pond Aeration Pump + Solar Timer
- Horton Pond Wildlife Viewing Platform & Nature Trail
- Education Programming
- Freshwater Turtle Research
- Hollybourne Cottage First Floor Exhibitry Design
- Jekyll Island Museum Preserve & Repurpose
- Chichota Cottage Tile & Landscape Restoration
- Wanderer Memory Trail Upgrades
FY2021
$158,875
FY2021
- Diamondback Terrapin Barrier
- Horton Pond Aeration Pump + Solar Timer
- Horton Pond Wildlife Viewing Platform & Nature Trail
- Education Programming
- Freshwater Turtle Research
- Hollybourne Cottage First Floor Exhibitry Design
- Jekyll Island Museum Preserve & Repurpose
- Chichota Cottage Tile & Landscape Restoration
- Wanderer Memory Trail Upgrades
FY2020
$517,735
FY2020
- Plover Shorebird Research (GA Sea Grant)
- Bobcat Tracking Collars
- Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Tracking
- Surgical Equipment
- Endoscopy Equipment
- Jekyll Island Museum Preserve & Repurpose
FY2019
$2,870,484
FY2019
- Horton House Trail Extension
- Utility Terrain Vehicle
- Operations
- Jekyll Island Museum Preserve & Repurpose
- Hollybourne Cottage Electrical Relocation & HVAC Hook Up
FY2018
$411,595
FY2018
- Xray Machine
- Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Research
- Eastern Kingsnake Monitoring
- Exhibit Upgrades
- Coastal Conservation of Marine Turtles – Costa Rica (DCF Grant)
- Meloxicam Study
- Diamondback Terrapin Research/Supplies
- Box Turtle Monitoring
- Jekyll Island Museum Preserve & Repurpose
- Hollybourne Lintel Repair
FY2017
$159,866
FY2017
- Plover Patrol Conservation
- Wildlife Transport Vehicle (Van)
- Coastal Conservation of Marine Turtles – Costa Rica (DCF Grant)
- Alligator Research
- Utility Terrain Vehicle
- Education Exhibitry
- Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Habitat Quality Study
- Meloxicam Study (Turtles)
- Walkway to Wonder Brick Sales
- Medical Wound/Hospital Supplies
- Turtle Research
- UGA Research Assistantship (Diamondback Terrapin) – Brian Crawford
- Jekyll Island Museum Preserve & Repurpose
- Villa Ospo Exhibitry
FY2016
$700,146
FY2016
- Amphibian Research
- Plover Patrol Conservation
- Hospital Pavillion Upgrades
- Veterinarian Technician
- Endoscope
- Coastal Conservation of Marine Turtles – Costa Rica (DCF Grant)
- Box Turtle Research
- Diamondback Terrapin Research/Supplies
- UGA Research Assistantship (Diamondback Terrapin) – Davide Zailo
- Hospital Supplies
- Walkway to Wonder Brick Sales
- UGA Research Assistantship (Diamondback Terrapin) – Brian Crawford
- Jekyll Island Museum Preserve & Repurpose
- Hollybourne Cottage Lintel Repairs
FY2015
$410,486
FY2015
- Horton Pond Wildlife Viewing Platform & Nature Trail
- Plover Patrol Conservation
- Coastal Conservation of Marine Turtles – Costa Rica (DCF Grant)
- Therapeutic Laser
- UGA Research Assistantship (Diamondback Terrapin) – Davide Zailo
- UGA Research Assistantship (Diamondback Terrapin) – Brian Crawford
- Cold Stunned Rescue Efforts
- Hospital Supplies
- Walkway to Wonder Brick Sales
- Jekyll Island Museum Preserve & Repurpose
- Skeet House Relocation & Repurpose
FY2014
$185,411
FY2014
- Plover Patrol Conservation
- Laser Equipment
- Education Supplies
- Utility Terrain Vehicle
- Coastal Conservation of Marine Turtles – Costa Rica (DCF Grant)
- UGA Research Assistantship (Diamondback Terrapin) – Brian Crawford
- Veterinarian Technician
- Costa Rica Sea Turtle Health Conservation
- UGA Research Assistantship (Diamondback Terrapin) – Davide Zailo
- Marine Debris Exhibit
- Walkway to Wonder Brick Sales
- Aquadine Filtration System
- Alligator Disease Sampling
- Jekyll Island Museum Preserve & Repurpose
- Indian Mound Cottage Window Treatments
FY2013
$64,239
FY2013
- Hospital Pavillion Turtle Tanks
- UGA Research Assistantship (Diamondback Terrapin) – Brian Crawford
- 5th Anniversary Event
- Costa Rica Sea Turtle Health Conservation
- Telemetry Tracking Equipment
- Walkway to Wonder Brick Sales
- Power Plant Remodel (Georgia Sea Turtle Center)
- Dubignon Cottage Carpeting
FY2012
$32,827
FY2012
- Diamondback Terrapin Causeway Signs
- Utility Terrain Vehicle
- Walkway to Wonder Brick Sales
- Costa Rica Sea Turtle Health Conservation
- Education Supplies
- Faith Chapel Carpeting
FY2011
$77,401
FY2011
- Laser Equipment
- General Operations
- Hospital Pavillion Updates
- Nutritional Study Grant
- Medical Wound/Hospital Supplies
- Gopher/Tortoise Grant
- Turtle Research
- Walkway to Wonder Brick Sales
- Summer Camp Scholarships
FY2010
$230,669
FY2010
- Wildlife Viewing Platform
- General Operations
- Hospital Pavillion Updates
- Utility Terrain Vehicles (2)
- Education Supplies
- Turtle Research
- Wildlife Transport Vehicle (Van)
- Walkway to Wonder Brick Sales
- Medical Wound/Hospital Supplies
FY2009
$88,976
FY2009
- Wildlife Viewing Platform
- General Operations
- GSTC Awareness Event at the Georgia Aquarium
- Education Supplies
- Medical Wound/Hospital Supplies
- Walkway to Wonder Brick Sales
FY2008
$97,592
FY2008
- Wildlife Viewing Platform
- General Operations
- Walkway to Wonder Brick Sales
FY2007
$3,024,886
FY2007
- General Operations
- Power Plant Preserve & Repurpose (Georgia Sea Turtle Center)
