Texas Ornithological Society is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (D03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, 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. Texas Ornithological Society 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 12/2021, Texas Ornithological Society generated $72.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $61.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.6%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE BIRD HABITATS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE HABITATS FOR MIGRATORY AND RESIDENT BIRDS, REVIEWED EVIDENCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIRDS, AND PUBLISHED SCIENTIFIC BULLETINS AS WELL AS MAGAZINES. ADDITIONAL ACREAGE WAS PURCHASED FOR THE BIRD SANCTUARY IN 2009 AND 2018 AND MORE ACREAGE DONATED IN 2011, 2017, AND 2020.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Byron Stone Vice President | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
John Berner Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Susan Foster Secretary | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Christine Turnbull President | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Shelia Hargis Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jane Tillman Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $24,250 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,161 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,411 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,885 |
Investment income | $7,956 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $338 |
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 | $72,590 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,240 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $1,000 |
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 | $5,629 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,131 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $2,088 |
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 | $8,796 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,270 |
All other expenses | $261 |
Total functional expenses | $61,079 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $72,407 |
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 | $575,557 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $648,435 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,296,449 |
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 | $664,828 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $424,155 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $207,466 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,296,449 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Texas Ornithological Society has recieved totaling $71.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $71 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Quarter Horse Foundation Amarillo, TX | $55,629,992 | $10,207,554 |
The International Cat Association Inc Harlingen, TX | $2,234,918 | $2,919,783 |
Horseshoe Bay Property Owners Association Inc Horseshoe Bay, TX | $3,354,782 | $1,910,719 |
Louisiana Wildlife Agents Association Inc Houma, LA | $333,907 | $677,129 |
International Pet And Animal Transportation Association Hawkins, TX | $881,006 | $910,280 |
Exotic Wildlife Association Kerrville, TX | $1,728,173 | $630,124 |
Louisana Veterinary Medical Baton Rouge, LA | $837,375 | $401,035 |
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Inc Portland, TX | $993,426 | $204,914 |
National Shellfisheries Association Corpus Christi, TX | $560,816 | $208,030 |
Bear Branch Trail Association Kingwood, TX | $1,241,158 | $323,196 |
Texas Greyhound Association Inc Lorena, TX | $3,184,999 | $806,773 |
Crockett County Deerfest Association Ozona, TX | $270,926 | $192,691 |