American Birding Association Inc is located in Delaware City, DE. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (D03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Birding Association Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Birding Association Inc 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 12/2020, American Birding Association Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $943.8k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIATION INSPIRES ALL PEOPLE TO ENJOY AND PROTECT WILD BIRDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLICATIONS: AMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIATION PRODUCES SEVERAL PUBLICATIONS, " NORTH AMERICAN BIRD'S" , BIRDER'S GUIDES, AS WELL AS OTHER BOOKS, WHICH INFORM AND EDUCATE OUR MEMBERSHIP AND SUBCRIBERS THROUGH REGULAR PUBLICATION OF THE BIRDING HOBBY, CONSERVATION AND ISSUES RELATED TO WILD BIRDS AND THEIR HABITAT. BIRDING GUIDES ARE AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO BOTH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ON THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE.
MEMBER SERVICE : THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS, INCLUDING ONLY PUBLICATION, "BIRDING" MAGAZINE.
CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY: PROVIDERS EDUCATION SERVICES FOR MEMBERS AND INTERESTED NON-MEMBERS, PRIMARILY FOR YOUTH, TO INCLUDE BIRDING CAMPS, BIRDING AWARDS AND GENERAL YOUTH BIRDING EDUCATION AS WELL AS THE BIRDER'S EXCHANGE PROGRAM, A MAJOR EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM. AMERICAN BIDING ASSOICATION MANAGERS BIRDING CONFERENCES AND OTHER EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY PUT ON BY THE ASSOICATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeffrey Gordon Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $97,000 |
Kelly Smith Finance Manager | Officer | 40 | $44,708 |
Julie Davis Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Willie Hendrickson Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Neil Hayward Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Amanda Mangan Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $300,094 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $81,436 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $221,626 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $603,156 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $374,185 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $24,081 |
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 | $54,492 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,055,914 |
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. | $135,885 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,023 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $213,629 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $41,393 |
Payroll taxes | $27,667 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,550 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $162,160 |
Advertising and promotion | $430 |
Office expenses | $40,215 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,908 |
Travel | $3,188 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,081 |
Interest | $219 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,025 |
Insurance | $8,154 |
All other expenses | $2,570 |
Total functional expenses | $943,791 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,656 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $87,567 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $49,357 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,222 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,832 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $268,634 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $66,881 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $338,540 |
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 | $405,421 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$148,695 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,908 |
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 | $268,634 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that American Birding Association Inc has recieved totaling $30,476.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $21,500 |
Wildwood Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Rusinow Family Charitable Foundation Inc Grafton, WI PURPOSE: NON-SPECIFIC GIFT | $2,500 |
Burningham Foundation Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: GENERAL | $700 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $326 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $250 |
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