World Seabird Union
- Assets
- $229.4k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Bethesda, MD
- Founding
- 07/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-5093782
Organization Overview
World Seabird Union is located in Bethesda, MD. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (D32) the organization is classified as: Bird Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Seabird Union 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, World Seabird Union generated $100.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (24.7%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE WORLD SEABIRD UNION IS TO SERVE AS A GLOBAL NETWORK OF SEABIRD ORGANIZATIONS, TO ENHANCE SEABIRD CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH, AND TO ASSIST DEVELOPING NATIONS IN TRAINING SCIENTISTS AND CARRYING OUT SEABIRD CONSERVATION RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
CREATE AND POST ONLINE GLOBAL DATABASES OF SEABIRDS FOR USE IN INFORMED CONSERVATION ACTIONS. FOUR DATABASES ARE CURRENTLY UNDER COMPILATION. ATTENDED BY 565 SCIENTISTS FROM 52 NATIONS, THE 2ND WORLD SEABIRD CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA FROM OCTOBER 26-30 PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PRESENTATION OF 411 PAPERS, 189 POSTERS, 21 SYMPOSIA AND 3 WORKSHOPS DEDICATED TO THE USE, GUIDANCE AND ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF THE WSU DATABASES.
WSU MAINTAINS A COMMITTEE TO ASSIST EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS, MANAGING AN ONLINE WEB CONFERENCE THAT ALLOWS YOUNG SCIENTISTS MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES WITH ESTABLISHED PEERS.
IN ORDER TO DEVELOP MORE REFINED WORLDWIDE COMMUNICATIONS LINKS, WSU SUPPORTS SEABIRDS.NET ONLINE, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO THE FACILITATION OF DATA SHARING AND COMMUNICATION AMONG INTERNATIONAL SEABIRD SCIENTISTS. THE WEBSITE SERVES AS THE GATEWAY TO THE SEABIRD INFORMATION NETWORK. THE SITE HOST THE BUSINESS WORKINGS OF THE WSU, HIGHLIGHTS CONSERVATION ISSUES AND ACTIVITIES, AND POSTS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lindsay Young Chair | 0 | $0 | |
Grant Humphries Vice - Chair | 0 | $0 | |
Juliet Lamb Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Melanie Steinkamp Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Tegan Carpenter-Kling Regional Board-Africaindian Ocean | 0 | $0 | |
Akinori Takahashi Regional Board-Asia | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $56,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $44,255 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $406 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $100,661 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $15,707 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $60 |
| Other expenses | $461 |
| Total expenses | $16,228 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $229,425 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $229,425 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $229,425 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Wilderness Project Foundation Washington, DC | $2,538,273 | $5,802,110 |
Tri-State Bird Rescue And Research Inc Newark, DE | $10,129,537 | $3,010,531 |
Waterfowl Chesapeake Inc Easton, MD | $4,242,885 | $1,357,050 |
The Clifton Institute Inc Warrenton, VA | $7,039,210 | $585,506 |
Wildfowl Trust Of North America Inc Grasonville, MD | $2,993,266 | $1,432,308 |
Erie Bird Observatory Erie, PA | $76,167 | $0 |
Three Rivers Avian Center Inc Hinton, WV | $73,036 | $0 |
Feathered Sanctuary Exotic Bird Rescue Inc Lancaster, PA | $189,834 | $213,935 |
Delaware Valley Raptor Center Inc Milford, PA | $163,937 | $0 |
Sadies Parrot Sancutary The Plains, VA | $2,609 | $0 |
National Duckpin Youth Association Pasadena, MD | $45,779 | $0 |
Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve Ambler, PA | $345,664 | $0 |
World Seabird Union Bethesda, MD | $229,425 | $0 |