Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, operating under the name Bird Conservancy Of The Rockies, is located in Brighton, CO. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (D32) the organization is classified as: Bird Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bird Conservancy Of The Rockies employed 135 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bird Conservancy Of The Rockies 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, Bird Conservancy Of The Rockies generated $7.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% 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
CONSERVE BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND LAND STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCIENCE - BIRD CONSERVANCY OF THE ROCKIES MONITORS, EVALUATES AND RESEARCHES BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS GENERATING DATA THAT GUIDES SCIENCE-BASED CONSERVATION EFFORTS ACROSS THE FULL ANNUAL CYCLE OF BIRDS' LIVES. OUR WORK EXTENDS FROM THE BREEDING GROUNDS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA TO WINTERING GROUNDS IN MEXICO AND BEYOND. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SCIENTISTS EXPAND OUR REACH AND INCREASE OUR IMPACT. WE WORK WITH STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, UNIVERSITIES, NGOS, LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND LANDOWNERS TO BUILD CAPACITY, KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT FOR THE CONSERVATION OF ECOSYSTEMS IMPORTANT TO MIGRATORY AND RESIDENT BIRDS AND PEOPLE. JOIN US IN THE DISCOVERY.
STEWARDSHIP - OUR NETWORK OF STRATEGICALLY-PLACED PRIVATE LANDS WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH LANDOWNERS, LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND MANAGERS TO ENACT VOLUNTARY, PRO-ACTIVE CONSERVATION ACTION. WE BUILD A GRASSROOTS LAND STEWARDSHIP ETHIC THAT LINKS BIRDS, HABITAT AND LAND HEALTH. TOGETHER, WE'RE CREATING LONG-TERM CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE, BIRDS AND THE LAND. WITH YOUR SUPPORT, WE CAN ENGAGE LANDOWNERS AND COMMUNITIES IN CONSERVATION EFFORTS, INTEGRATING THE ECOLOGICAL HEALTH, ECONOMIC DRIVERS AND HABITAT NEEDS OF BIRD POPULATIONS. HELP US IMPART A STEWARDSHIP ETHIC.
EDUCATION - BIRDS, NATURE AND SCIENCE ARE POWERFUL SOURCES OF INSPIRATION. BIRD CONSERVANCY FOCUSES ON CONNECTING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. WE PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND LEARNING AND EXPOSURE TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM). WE SPARK THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES OF THE WHOLE PERSON TO EMPOWER AND ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND CONFIDENCE, WELL-BEING, AND A PASSION FOR OUR NATURAL WORLD. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH FIELD AND CLASSROOM PROGRAMS, YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS, FIELD EXCURSIONS, TRAINING FOR TEACHERS AND LANDOWNERS, AND PROGRAMMING FOR SENIORS AND OTHERS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. INSPIRE IN NATURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tammy Vercauteren Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $138,894 |
Elinda Dennis Chief Administrative Officer | Officer | 40 | $123,461 |
Thomas Ryder Chief Conservation Scientist | Officer | 40 | $99,615 |
Eric Lane Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Larry Modesittmbacqectp Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Eileen Dey Bs Vice-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $107,520 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,446,048 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $828,276 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,381,844 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $717,655 |
Investment income | $10,987 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$21,702 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,525 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,090,309 |
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. | $378,217 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $239,930 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,114,249 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $77,401 |
Other employee benefits | $307,683 |
Payroll taxes | $291,415 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
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 | $233,291 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $300,672 |
Information technology | $73,549 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $107,803 |
Travel | $295,552 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $60,129 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,246 |
Insurance | $45,884 |
All other expenses | $560,863 |
Total functional expenses | $5,912,954 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,761,067 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $117,590 |
Accounts receivable, net | $822,417 |
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 | $41,067 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $358,681 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $390,144 |
Total assets | $3,490,966 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $364,264 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $37,038 |
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 | $4,826 |
Total liabilities | $406,128 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,598,550 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,486,288 |
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 | $3,490,966 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory has recieved totaling $165,990.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $54,845 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $35,770 |
Montana Association Of Conservation Districts Helena, MT PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $29,140 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $19,300 |
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc Grand Junction, CO PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $9,000 |
Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,922 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Brighton, CO | $3,490,966 | $7,090,309 |
Friends Of Tracy Aviary 09-20-93 Salt Lake City, UT | $11,380,886 | $6,498,882 |
Environment For The Americas Inc Boulder, CO | $116,963 | $1,723,510 |
Hawkwatch International Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $2,820,893 | $1,354,166 |
Oasis Sanctuary Foundation Ltd Scottsdale, AZ | $3,640,945 | $1,559,360 |
Gabriel Foundation Elizabeth, CO | $1,418,433 | $966,847 |
Birds Of Prey Foundation Broomfield, CO | $367,153 | $0 |
Hawks Aloft Inc Albuquerque, NM | $182,065 | $348,890 |
Natures Educators Florence, CO | $267,955 | $412,857 |
Hummingbird Monitoring Network Patagonia, AZ | $354,438 | $0 |
Avian Sanctuary And Protection West Valley City, UT | $22,714 | $163,023 |
Wild Bird Information And Rehabilitation Of Denver Denver, CO | $19,109 | $0 |