Tune In To Nature Org, operating under the name dba BirdNote, is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, dba BirdNote employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. dba BirdNote 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, dba BirdNote generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.9% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BIRDS CONNECT US WITH THE JOY AND WONDER OF NATURE. BY TELLING VIVID, SOUND-RICH STORIES ABOUT BIRDS AND THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE, BIRDNOTE INSPIRES LISTENERS TO CARE ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD AND TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT IT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BIRDNOTE INSPIRES PEOPLE TO CARE ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD AND TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT IT. IN 2023, BIRDNOTES AUDIENCE GREW FROM AN 6.5 MILLION LISTENERS TO AN ESTIMATED 7.5 MILLION LISTENERS THANKS TO STRONG GROWTH IN OUR PUBLIC RADIO AUDIENCE AND OUR PODCAST LISTENERSHIP BIRDNOTES BELOVED FLAGSHIP 2-MINUTE DAILY SHOW, BIRDNOTE DAILY, CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR PUBLIC RADIO SHOWS IN NORTH AMERICA (BROADCAST ON OVER 300 STATIONS) AND ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR PODCASTS IN THE WORLD. THE SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSIONS OF THAT SHOW, BIRDNOTE EN ESPAOL, GAINED AUDIENCE GROWTH IN 2023 THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS. BIRDNOTES LONGFORM PODCASTS, INCLUDING THREATENED AND BRING BIRDS BACK, CONTINUED TO BE AMONG THE TOP GLOBAL NATURE PODCASTS IN THE WORLD. ALSO IN 2023, BIRDNOTE COMPLETED ITS NEW STRATEGIC PLAN, WHICH SETS A THREE-YEAR GOAL OF INSPIRING A MILLION PEOPLE (WITH 50% BEING GEN Z OR YOUNGER) TO TAKE ACTION TO HELP BIRDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nick Bayard Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $123,673 |
Dan Moore President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julianne Lamsek Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Manson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chun T Wright Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Valentina Alaasam Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,323,146 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $36,198 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,323,146 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $23,999 |
Investment income | $10,063 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
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 | $1,357,208 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $154,546 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,084 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $577,840 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,278 |
Other employee benefits | $47,090 |
Payroll taxes | $56,916 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,150 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,449 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $156,404 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $42,306 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $12,147 |
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 | $34,926 |
Insurance | $1,715 |
All other expenses | $72,603 |
Total functional expenses | $1,255,309 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $464,601 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $227,543 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $392,268 |
Accounts receivable, net | $23,330 |
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 | $1,048 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $31,926 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,140,716 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,280 |
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 | $59,280 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $906,436 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $175,000 |
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 | $1,140,716 |