Chicago Audubon Society is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Audubon 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 12/2022, Chicago Audubon Society generated $208.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $94.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CHICAGO AUDUBON SOCIETY CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH BIRDS AND NATURE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, FIELD TRIPS, ADVOCACY, STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNICATION TOOLS INCLUDE E-BLASTS, SOCIAL MEDIA (FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM) AND WEBSITE THAT REACH OVER 8,000 PEOPLE AND COVER IMPORTANT AND TIMELY LOCAL AND NATIONAL BIRDING AND CONSERVATION TOPICS. ORGANIZATION NEWS, EDUCATIONAL PIECES, AND CALENDAR OF ORGANIZATIONAL EVENTS ARE SHARED WIDELY.
AN EXPANDING SLATE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (400+ PARTICIPANTS) AND CONSERVATION (100+ PARTICIPANTS) AND BIRDWALKS (1200+ PARTICIPANTS) THAT INCLUDES MANY PARTS OF THE REGION AND DIVERSE DEMOGRAPHIC GROUPS. PROGRAMS TARGETING PEOPLE WITH DISABILIIES AND PEOPLE INTERESTED IN LOCAL BIRD CONSERVATION HAVE BEEN ADDED TO OUR ALREADY LARGE SLATE. ONGOING PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE BIRDING AMERICA CONFERENCE (230+ PARTICIPANTS) AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS DINNER (70+ PARTICIPANTS. NEW PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE WASHINGTON PARK HUMMINGBIRD GARDEN AND THE RIVER PARK HABITAT RESTORATION, TOTALING 80+ PARTICIPANTS AS WELL AS NEW DONORS.
CHICAGO BIRD COLLISION MONITORS, LIGHTS OUT AND BIRD FRIENDLY CHICAGO, THREE INITIATIVES DEDICATED TO REDUCING BIRD MORTALITY AT BUILDINGS. CAS IS IN ITS LAST YEAR OF SPONSORING THE CHICAGO BIRD COLLISION MONITORS,A PROJECT DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS FROM COLLISIONS AND URBAN HAZARDS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, DATA COLLECTION, RESCUE AND PUBLIC OUTREACH. WE COLLABORATE WITH THE CHICAGO BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION ON LIGHTS OUT, A PROGRAM TO EXTINGUISH DECORATIVE EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND LOBBY LIGHTS TO SAVE BIRDS DURING MIGRATION. AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER LOCAL BIRDING ORGANIZATIONS, WE OPERATE BIRD FRIENDLY CHICAGO TO EDUCATE ABOUT BIRD FRIENDLY DESIGN MEASURES IN CHICAGO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alan Anderson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Roberta Asher Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Jean Bailey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Elliott Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Adriana Garcia Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Johnson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $11,250 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $10,575 |
Government grants | $24,819 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $143,126 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,046 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $189,770 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8,387 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$23 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $9,988 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $208,122 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
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 | $20,820 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,687 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,419 |
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 | $179 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,635 |
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 | $1,426 |
All other expenses | $5,484 |
Total functional expenses | $94,293 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $237,824 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $10 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $641,158 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $600 |
Total assets | $879,592 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,366 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,366 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $878,226 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $879,592 |