World Bird Sanctuary is located in Valley Park, MO. The organization was established in 1980. 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 07/2023, World Bird Sanctuary employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Bird Sanctuary 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 07/2023, World Bird Sanctuary 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 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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 PRESERVE THE EARTH'S BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF THREATENED BIRD SPECIES IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH EDUCATION, PROPAGATION, FIELD STUDIES AND REHABILITATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRESERVATION/ANIMAL MANAGEMENT - PROVIDES SERVICES TO BREED NATIVE AND EXOTIC SPECIES OF RAPTORS FOR RELEASE AND EDUCATION PURPOSES AND PROVIDES REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE NATIVE SPECIES.
EDUCATION - PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ZOOLOGICAL INSTITUTIONS, LOCAL EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND THEME PARKS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY MEETING MISSOURI'S SHOW-ME STANDARDS FOR EDUCATION IN LIFE SCIENCE.
NATURE CENTER OPERATIONS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
William Berthold Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Casso Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Crawford Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jan Daugherty President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Dettmer Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Emert Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $6,150 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $914,753 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,919 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $920,903 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $571,224 |
Investment income | $23,835 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,148 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $31,383 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $63,070 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,687,629 |
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 | $1,123,162 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $143,014 |
Payroll taxes | $88,785 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $40,976 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,374 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,984 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,555 |
Office expenses | $27,203 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $62,968 |
Travel | $13,386 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,826 |
Interest | $3 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $159,128 |
Insurance | $98,165 |
All other expenses | $133,462 |
Total functional expenses | $2,128,119 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $286,326 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,234 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $40,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $27,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $16,061 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,045 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $988,285 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $711,283 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $126,677 |
Total assets | $2,217,911 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $160,443 |
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 | $160,443 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,964,037 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $93,431 |
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 | $2,217,911 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
World Bird Sanctuary Valley Park, MO | $2,217,911 | $1,687,629 |
Owls Hill Nature Sanctuary Inc Brentwood, TN | $3,721,437 | $571,974 |
Wild Bird Rehabilitation Saint Louis, MO | $420,503 | $259,914 |
Barnswallow Wauconda, IL | $46,275 | $0 |
Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R Dedham, IA | $223,822 | $0 |
Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation Inc Lowell, AR | $27,845 | $0 |
The Eagle Nature Foundation Ltd Apple River, IL | $238,816 | $50,195 |
Chicago Ornithological Society Chicago, IL | $209,210 | $0 |
Eagles Rest Sanctuary Inc Wilburton, OK | $4,894 | $1,944 |
Northeast Tennessee Avian Rescue And Rehabilitation Gray, TN | $2,034 | $0 |