Black Swamp Bird Observatory

Organization Overview

Black Swamp Bird Observatory is located in Oak Harbor, OH. The organization was established in 1992. 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 12/2021, Black Swamp Bird Observatory employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Swamp 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 12/2021, Black Swamp Bird Observatory generated $708.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $398.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO INSPIRE THE APPRECIATION, ENJOYMENT AND CONSERVATION OF BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION: ANNUALLY BSBO'S EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS INTERACT DIRECTLY WITH MORE THAN 25,000 PEOPLE. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE RECEIVED NATIONAL ACCOLADES. WE FOCUS ON YOUTH EDUCATION THROUGH WETLAND INVESTIGATION NETWORK (WIN) PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS STUDENTS GRADES K-12 A DAY-LONG EXPLORATION OF THE LOCAL MARSH ECOSYSTEM. THROUGH OUR OHIO YOUNG BIRDERS CLUB FOR AGES 12-18 WE ENCOURAGE, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER FUTURE CONSERVATION LEADERS. THE CLUB IS USED AS A MODEL PROGRAM FOR MANY OTHER YOUTH BIRDING CLUBS ACROSS THE US. BSBO BUSINESS ALLIANCE HELPS BUILD STRONG SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FOR FUTURE CONSERVATION-LAND ACQUISITION.


RESEARCH: BSBO HAS CONDUCTED AVIAN RESEARCH SINCE 1992; INCLUDING STUDIES IN THE BREEDING AND MIGRATION ECOLOGY OF BIRDS THAT UTILIZE THE LOCAL, GLOBALLY IMPORTANT STOPOVER HABITAT, MONITORING POPULATIONS, MIGRATION ROUTES, AND FLIGHT ALTITUDES, ON PASSERINES, WATERFOWL, SHOREBIRDS, & RAPTORS. RESEARCHERS INVESTIGATE HABITATS SPANING FROM OAK OPENINGS IN WESTERN LUCAS COUNTY OHIO, NORTH INTO SOUTHERN MICHIGAN AND THE LAKE ERIE BASIN, AND EAST TO SHAKER LAKES IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY OHIO. ON AVERAGE, BSBO BANDS 12,000 BIRDS ANNUALLY, MORE THAN 700,000 IN TOTAL. BASED ON BIRDS PER NET HOURS FIGURES, BSBO'S NAVARRE MARSH BANDING STATION IS THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES.


CONSERVATION: HABITAT CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION IS PROMOTED IN NW OHIO AND OTHER AREAS OF THE WORLD WHERE THE BIRDS MIGRATE TO, FROM AND THROUGH, BY PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE WIND ENERGY, SPECIFICALLY WITHIN 3 TO 5 MILES OF THE LAKE ERIE SHORELINE, A GLOBALLY IMPORTANT STOPOVER HABITAT. UNTIL 2020, THE BIGGEST WEEK IN AMERICAN BIRDING 10-DAY FESTIVAL ATTRACTED 90,000+ BIRDWATCHERS TO NW OHIO ANNUALLY, WHO SPENT AN ESTIMATED $40 MILLION IN THE AREA. BSBO'S WORK WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, DEPTS OF TOURISM, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ENSURES THIS EVENT BUILDS SUPPORT FOR MIGRATORY BIRD HABITAT CONSERVATION. DURING THE SPRING OF 2020 AND 2021, THIS EVENT WAS HELD VIRTUALLY DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, YET STILL CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY AND THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kim Kaufman
Executive Director
$64,977
Michelle M Klement
Treasurer
$0
Rob Ripma
Secretary
$0
Margy Trumbull
Vice Chair
$0
Don Bauman
Chair
$0
Thomas Palmer
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$70,623
Fundraising events$120,993
Related organizations$0
Government grants $104,455
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$347,585
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$643,656
Total Program Service Revenue$61,099
Investment income $10
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$9,562
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $13,245
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $708,448

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Black Swamp Bird Observatory has recieved totaling $53,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Berrien Community Foundation Inc

St Joseph, MI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT

$53,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$52,049
Earnings$22,636
Ending Balance$74,685

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