Detroit Audubon Society
- Assets
- $311.7k
- Revenue
- $216.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 03/1947
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 38-6004962
Organization Overview
Detroit Audubon Society is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 1947. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Detroit Audubon Society employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Detroit Audubon Society 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, Detroit Audubon Society generated $216.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $268.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 20.8% 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
TO FOSTER APPRECIATION AND CONSERVATION OF BIRDS AND THE ENVIRONMENT WE SHARE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS - PRINT AND DIGITAL: PROVIDE OVER 5000 MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC WITH ONLINE NEWS-MAGAZINE AND INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE, AS WELL AS REGULAR DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS AND SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING. PROVIDE DETROIT CHAPTER MEMBERS WITH QUARTERLY PRINT MAGAZINE. PUBLICATIONS PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING CONSERVATION, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, PROGRAMS, EVENTS, ADVOCACY.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS AND PUBLIC: REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMS SUCH AS CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS & FIELD TRIPS, FIELD TRIPS TO REGIONAL CONSERVANCY LANDS AND AT AREA NATURE CENTERS, LEADERSHIP OF YOUNG BIRDERS, SWIFT NIGHT OUT, PERIODIC OWL PROWLS, AND AWARD EVENTS TO RECOGNIZE AND ENCOURAGE AREA INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN CONSERVATION EFFORTS. PARTNERS / RECIPIENTS INCLUDE BELLE ISLE NATURE CENTER, AREA LIBRARIES, GARDEN CLUBS, AUDUBON CHAPTERS, AUDUBON GREAT LAKES, SCHOOLS IN DETROIT, AND GENERAL PUBLIC. EDUCATION PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE CONTINUED OFFERINGS OF LIVE WEBINARS AND LESSONS, VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS, AND ACCESS TO ARCHIVED WEBINARS AFTER THE EVENTS.
CONSERVATION & ADVOCACY: PARTNER WITH OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL AND EDUCATION GROUPS TO DEVELOP SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND RESEARCH PROJECTS WITH END GOAL OF ADVOCACY AND CONSERVATION. PARTNERS HAVE INCLUDED/ CURRENTLY INCLUDE NATIONAL AUDUBON, AUDUBON GREAT LAKES, DETROIT CITY PARKS, BELLE ISLE NATURE CENTER, DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY, US FISH AND WILDLIFE, GREENING OF DETROIT, HURON CLINTON METROPARKS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, SEMI-WILD, AND MORE. JOINT CONSERVATION AND ADVOCACY PROJECTS INCLUDE DETROIT BIRD CITY, URBAN BIRD TREATY AND OTHERS. DETROIT BIRD CITY IS A LONG-TERM MAJOR FOCUS PROJECT, PARTNERING WITH DETROIT CITY PARKS, NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, NATIONAL AUDUBON, URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES, MI STATE UNIVERSITY, AND OTHERS TO DEVELOP MULTIPLE VACANT CITY LOTS AS NATIVE MEADOW GRASSLAND HABITATS FOR ENJOYMENT BY BIRDS AND RESIDENTS. ADDITIONAL GROWTH OF PROGRAM HAS COME IN FORD CORKTOWN PROJECT AND IN THE 1000 ACRE MEADOWS PROJECT. CONSERVATION ALSO INCLUDES PURSUIT OF OPPORTUNITIES TO PRESERVE LAND BY PURCHASE, EASEMENTS, OR SUPPORT OF OTHER 501C3'S PURCHASE FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rochelle Breitenbach President | OfficerTrustee | 17 | $0 |
James Bull Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Rebecca Minardi Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jack Smiley Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Cheklich Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sara Cole Srinivasan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $114 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $295 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $185,099 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $185,508 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,792 |
| Investment income | $8,573 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,588 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $216,461 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $155,476 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,797 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,139 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,275 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,272 |
| Information technology | $9,023 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,900 |
| Travel | $5,544 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $886 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $921 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $268,360 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $88,760 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,335 |
| 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 | $2,176 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $64,403 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $153,075 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $311,749 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,242 |
| 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 | $5,608 |
| Total liabilities | $7,850 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $176,930 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $126,969 |
| 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 | $311,749 |