Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory is located in Lightfoot, VA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECTING WILDLIFE THROUGH FIELD RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND HABITAT CONSERVATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND GRANT PROGRAMS. SPONSORS ANNUAL GRADUATE STUNENT GRANTS, YOUTH GRANTS AND OTHER CONSERVATION GRANTS. SPONSORS YOUTH TO ATTEND YOUTH SYMPOSIUM, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, CAMPS AND CONVENTIONS TO ALLOW THEM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BIRDS AND GO BIRDING WITH OTHERS IN THEIR AGE GROUP.
BUTTERFLY RESEARCH THROUGH THREE PROGRAMS. VOLUTNEERS HELP MANAGE THE BUTTERLY GARDENDS AT FOUR GARDEN LOCATIONS. THE MONARCH BUTTERLY MIGRATION PROGRAM CONDUCTS FALL SURVEYS AND TAGS MONARCHS. THERE IS THE ANNUAL DELMARVA TIP BUTTERFLY COUNT THAT IS SPONSORED BY THE NORTH AMAERICAN BUTTERLY ASSOCATION.
COASTAL VIRGINIA BIRDATHON IS AN ANNUAL TEAM BIRDING COMPETION IN WHICH TEAMS COMPETE TO IDENTIFY THE GREATEST NUMBER OF BIRD SPECIES IN A SINGLE DAY. THE GOALS OF THE BIRDATHON IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND TO RAISE AWARENESS OF FALL BIRD MIGRATION ON EASTERN SHORE AND ALONG COASTAL PLAIN OF VIRGINIA.
RAPTOR RESEARCH PROGRAM THROUGH THE ANNUAL KIPTOPEKE STATE PARK HAWKWATCH, WHERE EXPERIENCED HAWKWATCHERS ARE HIRED TO GATHER RESEARCH AND MONITOR THE POPULATION TRENDS AND PROMOTE CONSERVATION. THE RESEARCH CONTRIBUTES TO THE INTERNATIONAL DATABASES, SCIENTIFIC INSIGHT AND THE PRESERVATION OF THESE BIRDS OF PREY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sheila Scoville Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Cheryl Jacobson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maggie Long Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lisa Reagan Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Shirley Devan Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Nancy Barnhart Vice President Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $13,790 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $267,498 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $281,288 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10,609 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $291,897 |
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. | $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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $250 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $50 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,083 |
Office expenses | $126 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $38,606 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,799 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $435,875 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $458,674 |
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 | $458,674 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $458,674 |