Norman Bird Sanctuary Trust
- Assets
- $11.8m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Middletown, RI
- Founding
- 03/1988
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 22-2746733
Organization Overview
Norman Bird Sanctuary Trust is located in Middletown, RI. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (D32) the organization is classified as: Bird Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Norman Bird Sanctuary Trust employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Norman Bird Sanctuary Trust 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 03/2023, Norman Bird Sanctuary Trust generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE A COMMUNITY OF STEWARDS TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND ENJOY THIS 300-ACRE PROPERTY AND THE ECOSYSTEMS WITHIN AND BEYOND ITS STONE WALLS. THROUGH CONSERVATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION, WE FOSTER LIFELONG CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION IS A LEADER IN RHODE ISLAND EXPERIENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION; OFFERING PLACE-BASED SCIENCE AND NATURE PROGRAMS TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES AT THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND IN CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE STATE. THOUSANDS OF PRE-K TO GRADE 12 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGANIZATIONS INNOVATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS. EDUCATORS CAN SELECT FROM OVER 75 ENGAGING AND INQUIRY-BASED CLASSES ON ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND NEW ENGLANDS UNIQUE NATURAL RESOURCES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ON-SITE FIELDTRIPS, IN-SCHOOL OUTREACH, TEACHER TRAINING AND SUMMER CAMPS. THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE ALL AGES FROM AGE-APPROPRIATE PRESCHOOL COURSES TO SATURDAY EXPLORERS CLUBS, FAMILY NATURE NIGHTS AND A WILDLIFE SPEAKER SERIES. THE GOAL IS TO FOSTER AN ENDURING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ENVIRONMENT WITH A PASSION TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARGED WITH THE PRESERVATION MORE THAN 300 ACRES OF HABITAT OF DIVERSE AND OFTEN RARE SPECIES OF ANIMALS AND PLANTS. THE ORGANIZATION UNDERTOOK A COMPREHENSIVE INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT PLAN WHICH PROVIDES AN EXHAUSTIVE STUDY OF THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND IDENTIFIES OVER 150 SEPARATE AREAS THAT CONTAIN INVASIVE PLANTS AND PROVIDING A PLAN FOR THEIR CONTROL. THE ORGANIZATIONS STAFF AND GROUPS OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS HAVE IMPLEMENTED INITIAL INVASIVES MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES USING ONLY MANUAL AND MECHANICAL METHODS, NOT CHEMICALS. AS PART OF THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AND PRESERVES ONE OF THE OLDEST INTACT 18TH CENTURY FARMHOUSES ON OVER 200 ACRES IN THE UNITED STATES. THE ORGANIZATIONS MULTI-YEAR INVESTMENTS IN LONG-RANGE PLANNING PROVIDES A DETAILED ROAD MAP FOR THE THOUGHTFUL STEWARDSHIP OF THE WILDLIFE HABITATS AND HISTORIC FACILITIES IN THE ORGANIZATIONS CARE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kaitlin Ryan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $130,000 |
Jono Bixby Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Bender Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Manice Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Barbera Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynne Mallonnee Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $103,176 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $96,894 |
| Government grants | $40,363 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $901,295 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,141,728 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $302,496 |
| Investment income | $31,895 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $120,754 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,313 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $42,623 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $40,685 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,687,514 |
| 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. | $180,507 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,970 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $536,901 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $159,478 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,210 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,381 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,946 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,463 |
| Office expenses | $36,014 |
| Information technology | $10,252 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $44,780 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,341 |
| Interest | $15,972 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $171,038 |
| Insurance | $27,452 |
| All other expenses | $91,153 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,527,079 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,094,361 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $45,000 |
| 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 | $24,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,271 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,493,159 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,350,788 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,716,386 |
| Total assets | $11,750,965 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,588 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $301,674 |
| 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 | $430,606 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $783,868 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,899,923 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,067,174 |
| 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 | $11,750,965 |