Wisconsin Society For Ornithology Inc is located in Saukville, WI. The organization was established in 1971. As of 12/2022, Wisconsin Society For Ornithology Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Society For Ornithology Inc 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 12/2022, Wisconsin Society For Ornithology Inc generated $178.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $165.5k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ORNITHOLOGICAL EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AWARENESS, AND CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLISH 11-ISSUE NEWSLETTER AND 4-ISSUE JOURNAL, SENT TO 1,100 MEMBER EMAIL AND TRADITIONAL ADDRESSES; PUBLISH CHECKLISTS AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CITIZEN SCIENTISTS AND BIRDER HOBBYISTS. FURTHERING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED ITS NONPROFIT STATUS, THE JOURNAL ROUTINELY FEATURES ARTICLES ON ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND CITIZEN-BASED SCIENCE. IT ALSO PRESENTS REPORTS FROM THE BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE AND SEASONAL SIGHTINGS OF RARE BIRDS. OBJECTIVE: TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BIRDS OF WISCONSIN AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
WSO GAVE THREE (3) $500 GRANTS IN 2022. EACH GRANT WENT TO NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC. FOR FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION. (1) PROJECT SOAR (SNOWY OWL AIRPORT RESCUE PROGRAM); (2) TRACKING THE PHANTOMS (RED-SHOULDERED HAWK MONITORING PROGRAM); AND (3) BIRD MONITORING AT RESTORATION SITES ON THE ONEIDAN NATION RESERVATION.
WSO PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THE ENJOYMENT, STUDY AND CONSERVATION OF WISCONSIN'S BIRDS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, WSO SPONSORED BIRDING FIELD TRIPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OFFERS RESEARCH GRANTS, AND SERVES AS AN INFORMATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON BIRD-RELATED ISSUES.
CONTINUE WORK ON PREPARATION FOR PUBLISHING AN UPDATED EDITION OF ATLAS OF THE BREEDING BIRDS OF WISCONSIN. OBJECTIVE: TO DOCUMENT BREEDING ACTIVITY OF WISCONSIN'S BIRDS, THEREBY INCREASING BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF BIRD HABITAT AND EMPHASIZING THE IMPACT OF HABITAT CHANGE ON BIRD POPULATIONS AND NESTING SUCCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mary Korkor President (thru May) | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Sunil Gopalan VP (thru May) President (effec. May) | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Lynn Barber VP (effective May) | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jennifer Wenzel Secretary (thru May) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rebecca Gilman Secretary (effective May) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Danielle Baumann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $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 | $112,911 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $112,911 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $52,810 |
Investment income | $11,954 |
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 | $895 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $178,570 |
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. | $1,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,565 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,667 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $10,322 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,550 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $40,481 |
Information technology | $4,160 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,556 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,700 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,517 |
All other expenses | $9,648 |
Total functional expenses | $165,501 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $201,369 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $208,850 |
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 | $1,066 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $557,914 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $153,086 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $47,661 |
Total assets | $1,169,946 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,019,286 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $150,660 |
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 | $1,169,946 |