Waterbird Society
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $162.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- La Crosse, WI
- Founding
- 06/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 22-2415111
Organization Overview
Waterbird Society is located in La Crosse, WI. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (D99) the organization is classified as: Animal-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waterbird Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Waterbird Society generated $162.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $65.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WATERBIRD SOCIETY IS COMPOSED OF BIOLOGISTS, RESEARCHERS, CONSERVATIONISTS, STUDENTS, AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN THE BEHAVIOR, ECOLOGY, AND CONSERVATION OF WATERBIRDS. THE ORGANIZATION IS ADMINISTERED BY FOUR OFFICERS AND 9 COUNCIL MEMBERS ELECTED FROM THE SOCIETY'S MEMBERSHIP, WHICH INCLUDES PEOPLE FROM 31 COUNTRIES. THE SOCIETY IS A MEMBER OF THE ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA (OSNA) AND A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF MANY OTHER SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES WORLDWIDE, INCLUDING AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY AND THE ORNITHOLOGICAL COUNCIL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACCOMPLISHMENTS WATERBIRDS IS AN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES A YEAR, SPECIALIZING IN THE BIOLOGY, STATUS, ECOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF ALL WATER-BIRDS SPECIES LIVING IN MARINE, ESTUARINE AND FRESHWATER HABITATS. WATERBIRDS WELCOMES SUBMISSION OF SCIENTIFIC PAPERS AND NOTES CONTAINING THE RESULTS OF ORIGINAL STUDIES WORLDWIDE, UNSOLICITED CRITICAL COMMENTARY AND REVIEWS OF APPROPRIATE TOPICS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patricia Szczys President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ricardo Zambrano Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Custer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Shelpr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Moore Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,041 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $31,033 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $47,074 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $46,350 |
| Investment income | $32,579 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $71,213 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$34,687 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $162,653 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $7,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,009 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17,967 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,414 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $65,340 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,223 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $121,130 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,894,228 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,028,581 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $62,621 |
| Total liabilities | $62,621 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,261,062 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $704,898 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,028,581 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Waterbird Society has recieved totaling $22.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,658,361 |
| Earnings | $241,782 |
| Net Contributions | $25,055 |
| Other Expense | $30,970 |
| Ending Balance | $1,894,228 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Snipsociety Chicago, IL | $151,459 | $688,909 |
Tails For Life Inc Fond Du Lac, WI | $355,774 | $410,928 |
Blue Ribbon Sale Of Champions Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $527,152 | $341,724 |
Ape Cognition & Communication Institute Des Moines, IA | $10,896,603 | $232,094 |
Fur Ever Home Inc Zimmerman, MN | $590,174 | $382,459 |
Michigan Doodle Rescue Connect Midland, MI | $80,136 | $198,302 |
Jellystone Barks Rescue Rangers Nfp Yorkville, IL | $0 | $229,629 |
Rescue Gang Co West Milwaukee, WI | $25,379 | $161,917 |
Hope Animal Rescue Des Moines, IA | $165,119 | $222,327 |
Iowa Pinto Horse Club Prole, IA | $35,666 | $0 |
Illinois Equine Humane Center Nfp Maple Park, IL | $70,674 | $0 |
Soul Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program Barrington, IL | $241,608 | $0 |