Missouri River Bird Observatory is located in Arrow Rock, MO. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (D31) the organization is classified as: Protection of Endangered Species, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 07/2024, Missouri River Bird Observatory employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Missouri River 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 07/2024, Missouri River Bird Observatory generated $451.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $397.0k during the year ending 07/2024. While expenses have increased by 16.1% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION OF BIRDS, OTHER WILDLIFE, AND THEIR HABITATS VIA SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MRBO CONDUCTS STATEWIDE SURVEYS OF BIRDS AND HABITAT CHARACTERISTICS IN MISSOURI'S MOST IMPERILED ECOSYSTEMS, INCLUDING PRAIRIES AND RECONSTRUCTED GRASSLANDS. IN-FIELD SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROGRAMS REQUIRE EMPLOYMENT OF SEASONAL STAFF MEMBERS AND TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE RESULTS OF THESE SURVEYS INFORM LAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS. RESULTS ARE ALSO SHARED WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE DATA FORM A FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS
MRBO CONDUCTS APPROXIMATELY 150 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THAT REACH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR. PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED FOR YOUTH AGES 6-18 AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES. TYPICAL PROGRAM TOPICS ARE BIRD IDENTIFICATION, OUTDOOR SKILLS, CONSERVATION OF BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE, AND SERVICE OPPORTUNTIES. MANY EVENTS ARE ONE- OR TWO- DAY PROGRAMS, BUT MRBO ALSO OPERATES A TWO-WEEK SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUTH AGES 8-11, COORDINATES THE MISSOURI YOUNG BIRDERS CLUB, AND HOSTS TWO FESTIVALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Diane Benedetti Outgoing Cha | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Theresa Enderle Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Michele Reinke Outgoing Sec | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslie Huston Education Ch | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Douglas Doughty Vice Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dana Ripper Director | Officer | 60 | $56,570 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $9,125 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $10,332 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $268,811 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $119,192 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,332 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $407,460 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,055 |
Investment income | $7,874 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,194 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,198 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $451,781 |
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. | $101,369 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,397 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $138,047 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $18,825 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,205 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,738 |
Advertising and promotion | $225 |
Office expenses | $9,263 |
Information technology | $15,315 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,825 |
Travel | $36,706 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,494 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,791 |
Insurance | $7,986 |
All other expenses | $900 |
Total functional expenses | $397,009 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $109,723 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $156,344 |
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 | $601,766 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $133,772 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,001,605 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,830 |
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 | $19,830 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $672,034 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $309,741 |
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 | $1,001,605 |
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