Virginia Society Of Ornithology is located in Williamsburg, VA. The organization was established in 1970. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Virginia Society Of Ornithology is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENCOURAGE THE SYSTEMATIC STUDY OF BIRDS IN VIRGINIA, TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN BIRDS, AND TO ASSIST THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT DEVELOPMENTS IN ORNITHOLOGY INCLUDING NEWSLETTERS,THE RAVEN PUBLICATION, WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA: SERVING OVER 700 MEMBERS AND OPEN ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTED A DATA COLLECTION PROGRAM -THE VIRGINIA BREEDING BIRD ATLAS
FIELD PROGRAMS - IN 2021, BRAMBLE HILL, A 30 ACRE BIRDING PRESERVE ON THE VIRGINIA/WEST VIRGINIA STATE LINE WAS DONATED TO VSO. VSO BEGAN MANAGING THE HABITAT TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDY OF BIRDS-IT IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VSO HOLDS FIELD TRIPS LED BY EXPERIENCED GUIDES TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN BIRDS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, CONDUCTS A KESTREL PROJECT, AND PROVIDES AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO ORNITHOLOGY STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Terri Cuthriell 2022 President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
James Fox 2021 Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eileen Geller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Phil Kenny Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jenniferjohn Styrsky Director/raven Editor | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dixie Sommers Director/newsletter Editor | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $24,085 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $448,493 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $365,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $472,578 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $396 |
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 | $1,416 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $474,390 |
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. | $5,992 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $575 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,240 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,127 |
Information technology | $5,159 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,052 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $700 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,599 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $36,985 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $190,190 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,799 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $365,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $610,989 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $610,989 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $610,989 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Virginia Society Of Ornithology has recieved totaling $40,030.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Rimora Foundation Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION OF VIRGINIA BIRDS | $25,000 |
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SPECIAL PROJECT | $15,000 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $25 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Society For Maternal-Fetal Medicine Washington, DC | $14,198,199 | $6,435,952 |
American Congress Of Rehabilitation Medicine Reston, VA | $2,004,694 | $3,907,420 |
National Certification Commission For Acupuncture & Oriental Washington, DC | $5,863,936 | $4,403,401 |
American Uro-Gynecologic Society Silver Spring, MD | $2,850,090 | $2,686,876 |
American Academy Of Clinical Toxicology Mclean, VA | $968,910 | $469,498 |
Southeastern Society Of Pedodontists Richmond, VA | $795,492 | $308,759 |
American Academy Of Audiology Foundation Reston, VA | $968,349 | $147,081 |
American College Of Apothecaries Research & Education Foundation In Memphis, TN | $858,587 | $202,486 |
Gbmc Ophthalmology Educational Foundation Inc Towson, MD | $3,151,690 | $149,466 |
Virginia Society Of Ornithology Williamsburg, VA | $610,989 | $474,390 |