Erie Bird Observatory is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (D32) the organization is classified as: Bird Sanctuaries, 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. Erie Bird Observatory 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 12/2023, Erie Bird Observatory generated $174.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $161.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.7% per year over the past 5 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
IN 2023, EBO CONTINUED ONGOING BIRD MONITORING & EDUCATION PROGRAMS.SPRING MIGRATION COUNT OVER 4 MONTHS INCLUDE 951,557 BIRDS OF 160 TAXA. IN 2023 THE BANDING STATIONCAPTURED 3415 BIRDS IN 67 DAYS INCLUDING 2448 NEW BIRDS, 613 RECAPTURES AND 354 RELEASED UNBANDED. SEE SCHEDULE O.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Sargent Exec. Director | 40 | $24,000 | |
Mary Birdsong Assistant Director | 14 | $15,541 | |
Laura M Koitsch Assistant Director | 24 | $24,527 | |
Joe Siegrist President | 0.25 | $0 | |
Paul Burroughs Vice President | 0.25 | $0 | |
Angela Heher Secretary & Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $137,938 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $34,606 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $102 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $1,766 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $174,412 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $129,551 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $3,140 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $2,513 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,036 |
| Other expenses | $25,118 |
| Total expenses | $161,358 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $76,167 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $76,167 |
| Total liabilities | $989 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $75,178 |