Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Inc
- Assets
- $575.7k
- Revenue
- $297.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Founding
- 03/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 76-0746366
Organization Overview
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Inc is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory 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 12/2021, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Inc generated $297.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $227.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
THE MISSION OF HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY IS TO PROTECT BIRDS OF PREY AND OTHER MIGRATORY BIRDS IN THE WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR REGION THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH OF MIGRATORY BIRDS USING BANDING AND COUNTING DATA COLLECTION TO STUDY THE INTENSITY OF BIRD MIGRATION AND THE DISTRIBUTION, ABUNDANCE, AND MIGRATORY PATHWAYS OF BIRDS IN THE WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR REGION. RESEARCH ALSO INCLUDES GRANT-FUNDED PROJECTS, SUCH AS STUDYING EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND GENETICS IN RAPTORS.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON BIRDS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT DELIVERED TO BIRDERS, SCHOOL AND CIVIC GROUPS, THE PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONALS THROUGH ON-SITE PROGRAMS AT THE HAWK RIDGE NATURE RESERVE AND THE WEST SKYLINE SPRING COUNT. HAWK RIDGE ALSO DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY, AND HOSTS SPEAKERS AND EVENTS, SUCH AS THE ANNUAL HAWK WEEKEND FESTIVAL, TO INSPIRE AN APPRECIATION FOR NATURE, KNOWLEDGE THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED RESEARCH, AND THE ROLE OF BIRDS IN THE NATURAL WORLD.
STEWARDSHIP OF HAWK RIDGE NATURE RESERVE, THE FIRST DESIGNATED IMPORTANT BIRD AREA IN MINNESOTA, HAS A UNIQUE NATURAL AREA FOR BIRD MIGRATION AND OTHER OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, STEWARDSHIP, AND PRESERVATION OF THE LAND, WATER, AND TRAILS AT HAWK RIDGE NATURE RESERVE. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE A SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM DEDICATED TO RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES OF HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY.
REDUCTION OF EXPENSE AS A RESULT OF RECEIPT OF THE AVAILABLE EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT RECEIVED SUBSEQUENT TO YEAR END.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janelle Long Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $42,514 |
Collin Zimmerman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Andrew Streitz Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sean Copeland Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Matt Etterson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tessa Enroth Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $31,140 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $222,467 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $253,607 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $12 |
| 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 | $1,865 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $23,427 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $297,582 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $43,035 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,035 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $55,006 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,065 |
| Fees for services: Management | $66,004 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $20,910 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,012 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,501 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $869 |
| Insurance | $4,766 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $227,407 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $106,935 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $392,543 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,609 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $71,195 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,449 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $575,731 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $18,907 |
| 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 | $7,784 |
| Total liabilities | $26,691 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $549,040 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $575,731 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Inc has recieved totaling $13,476.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $8,162 |
Donald Weesner Charitable Tr 110898 Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $314 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Animal Humane Society Golden Valley, MN | $59,079,306 | $33,886,906 |
Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee, WI | $36,623,524 | $17,852,379 |
Babinski Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | $69,064,544 | $9,638,668 |
Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Incorporated Des Moines, IA | $10,042,927 | $8,401,335 |
St Peter Community Health Care Center Minneapolis, MN | $11,551,953 | $7,392,953 |
Mission Animal Hospital Eden Prairie, MN | $1,536,168 | $5,500,868 |
Dane County Humane Society Madison, WI | $10,653,807 | $5,998,603 |
Humane Animal Welfare Society Of Waukesha County Inc Waukesha, WI | $11,871,903 | $4,211,360 |
Secondhand Hounds Minnetonka, MN | $1,966,317 | $3,703,127 |
Shelter From The Storm Animal Rescue Inc Madison, WI | $978,056 | $2,316,985 |
Sioux Falls Humane Society Sioux Falls, SD | $26,204,302 | $3,112,754 |
Minnesota Spay & Neuter Assistance Program Professional Corporation Minneapolis, MN | $1,888,663 | $1,915,523 |