American Bird Conservancy
- Assets
- $25.6m
- Revenue
- $21.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 151
- Location
- The Plains, VA
- Founding
- 05/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1501259
Organization Overview
American Bird Conservancy is located in The Plains, VA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (D01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Bird Conservancy employed 151 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Bird Conservancy 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, American Bird Conservancy generated $21.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% 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.
Since 2015, American Bird Conservancy has awarded 196 individual grants totaling $11,015,816. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BIRD CONSERVATION PROGRAMS - ABC WORKS TO PREVENT THE EXTINCTIONS OF SOME OF THE WORLD'S RAREST SPECIES, PROTECT HABITAT, AND ELIMINATE THREATS THAT CUMULATIVELY KILL BILLIONS OF BIRDS EACH YEAR.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - ABC DISSEMINATES BIRD CONSERVATION INFORMATION AND NEWS THROUGH ITS PRINTED PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITE, AND LIST SERVES, PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF BIRDING EVENTS AND ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO GET INVOLVED IN BIRD CONSERVATION THROUGH PUBLIC ACTION CAMPAIGNS.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - ABC'S MEMBERSHIP IS A GROWING NETWORK OF BIRDERS AND NATURE LOVERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR BIRDS THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael J Parr President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $257,559 |
Erin Chen VP Development | 35 | $164,934 | |
Merrie Morrison VP Of Operations | Officer | 30 | $163,028 |
Clare Nielsen VP Communications | 35 | $136,031 | |
Emily Jo Williams VP North American Birds | 35 | $130,643 | |
Dana Matthews CFO & VP Of Operations | Officer | 30 | $129,854 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $4,407 |
| Membership dues | $4,324,004 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,158,280 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,740,086 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $656,125 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,226,777 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $338,840 |
| Investment income | $372,481 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $3,108 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,059,448 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,905,606 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $52,690 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,135,505 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $603,691 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $440,309 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,198,337 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $111,718 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,228,841 |
| Payroll taxes | $679,530 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $91,097 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,950 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $476 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,127,697 |
| Advertising and promotion | $138,266 |
| Office expenses | $481,638 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $284,777 |
| Travel | $399,173 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $30,095 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,477 |
| Insurance | $102,978 |
| All other expenses | $43,362 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,944,416 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,671,903 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,653,563 |
| 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 | $61,033 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,850 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,200,243 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $25,589,592 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $691,595 |
| 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 | $12,371 |
| Total liabilities | $703,966 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,814,440 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,071,186 |
| 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 | $25,589,592 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Bird Conservancy has awarded $1,905,606 in support to 40 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES PURPOSE: BIRD CONSERVATION | $327,630 |
Warrenton, VA PURPOSE: BIRD CONSERVATION | $208,870 |
Indiana, PA PURPOSE: BIRD CONSERVATION | $166,122 |
Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: BIRD CONSERVATION | $105,000 |
HALLUX ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION LLC PURPOSE: BIRD CONSERVATION | $103,042 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: BIRD CONSERVATION | $95,375 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Bird Conservancy has recieved totaling $3,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arctica And Abbey Foundation Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: SEE RECIPIENT'S STATEMENT OF PURPOSE | $3,000 |
Rockley Foundation Inc Warrenton, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,516,817 |
| Earnings | $1,443,464 |
| Net Contributions | $471,395 |
| Other Expense | $1,198,165 |
| Grants | $13,659 |
| Ending Balance | $13,219,852 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals Inc Norfolk, VA | $38,563,989 | $60,639,678 |
American Bird Conservancy The Plains, VA | $25,589,592 | $21,059,448 |
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Alexandria, VA | $6,927,247 | $5,807,277 |
Clean Water Action Washington, DC | $2,117,280 | $5,749,311 |
Humane Society Legislative Fund Washington, DC | $11,185,575 | $14,350,994 |
Doris Day Animal League Washington, DC | $0 | $972,046 |
Cheetah Conservation Fund Alexandria, VA | $4,391,886 | $4,323,557 |
Born Free Usa United With Animal Protection Institute Silver Spring, MD | $2,382,950 | $1,718,607 |
National Wildlife Refuge Association Washington, DC | $438,674 | $2,363,454 |
Animal Outlook Inc Washington, DC | $1,507,926 | $1,848,101 |
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Inc Washington, DC | $4,426 | $606,835 |
Animalkind Inc Raleigh, NC | $307,454 | $520,572 |