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 07/2021, World Bird Sanctuary employed 35 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 07/2021, World Bird Sanctuary generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 6 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
2021
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 Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Dettmer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Edler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jan Daugherty Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Loretta Haggard Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Crawford Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $29,887 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $404,730 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,506,875 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,884 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,941,492 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $129,323 |
Investment income | $13,363 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $23,258 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $18,235 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $60,553 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,269,054 |
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 | $644,269 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $116,129 |
Payroll taxes | $59,130 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,040 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,433 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,678 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,367 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,957 |
Office expenses | $13,776 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,289 |
Travel | $3,605 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $145 |
Interest | $1 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $146,838 |
Insurance | $74,683 |
All other expenses | $86,384 |
Total functional expenses | $1,437,642 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,754 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $711,347 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,345 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $11,567 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,913 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $998,947 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $377,419 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $222,660 |
Total assets | $2,352,952 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $144,356 |
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 | $144,356 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,188,252 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,344 |
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 | $2,352,952 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that World Bird Sanctuary has recieved totaling $30,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: ANNUAL APPEAL | $20,000 |
August A Busch Iii Charitable Trust Chesterfield, MO PURPOSE: GENERAL | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $142,887 |
Earnings | $21,186 |
Ending Balance | $164,074 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
World Bird Sanctuary Valley Park, MO | $2,352,952 | $2,269,054 |
Owls Hill Nature Sanctuary Inc Brentwood, TN | $3,482,773 | $436,841 |
Wild Bird Rehabilitation Saint Louis, MO | $420,503 | $259,914 |
Barnswallow Wauconda, IL | $57,886 | $0 |
Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R Dedham, IA | $223,098 | $196,783 |
The Eagle Nature Foundation Ltd Apple River, IL | $229,013 | $81,064 |
Eagles Rest Sanctuary Inc Wilburton, OK | $4,894 | $1,944 |