Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory

Organization Overview

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 12/2022, Bird Conservancy Of The Rockies employed 152 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 12/2022, Bird Conservancy Of The Rockies generated $6.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

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:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Eric Lane
Chairman
$0
Eileen Dey Bs
Vice-Chairman
$0
Peter J Ampeesq JD
Secretary
$0
Garth Spellman PHD
Finance Chair
$0
David M Charles MD
Director (thru 3/22)
$0
Christine Coolidge
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Especies Sociedad Y Habitat Ac
Habitat Restoration And Survey
$159,135
Boise State University
Bird Surveys
$111,895
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$145,928
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,186,004
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$753,790
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $18,720
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,085,722
Total Program Service Revenue$739,607
Investment income $4,497
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$31,755
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $996
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,799,067

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