Southwest Avian Protection Service
- Assets
- $1.3k
- Revenue
- $5.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Dove Creek, CO
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 84-4978595
Organization Overview
Southwest Avian Protection Service, operating under the name SWAPS Educational and Scientific Center, is located in Dove Creek, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (D31) the organization is classified as: Protection of Endangered Species, 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. SWAPS Educational and Scientific Center 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, SWAPS Educational and Scientific Center generated $5.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS THROUGH SCIENTIFIC STUDY AND THE OPERATING OF A REHABILITATION CENTER AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE ARE NOW IN THE PROCESS OF WORKING WITH COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY'S DOLORES COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE IN THEIR CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAM. SWAPS SUPPLIES, FREE OF CHARGE, DIAGRAMS, AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO BUILD AND PLACE MIGRATORY BIRD NESTING PLATFORMS. IN EXCHANGE, THE INDIVIDUAL SUPPLIES SWAPS WITH VITAL DATA PERTAINING TO THE PLATFORM SIGHT. THIS WOULD INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE NUMBER OF ACRES UNUSABLE DUE TO RODENTS, THE NUMBER OF PLATFORMS BEING USED, THE NUMBER OF MIGRATORY BIRDS AT THE END OF THE SEASON, AND THE PERCENT OF LAND RECLAIMED DUE TO THE NESTING PLATFORM OR RAPTOR ACTIVITY.
IT IS ESTIMATED THAT ONLY ONE-THIRD OF ALL RAPTORS TAKEN INTO A FACILITY WILL BE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD. OUR FACILITY HAS PROVIDED MEDICAL CARE, REHABILITATION, AND A SUCCESSFUL RELEASE FOR EIGHT OF THE ELEVEN RAPTORS TAKEN IN THIS YEAR. TWO ARE STILL UNDER OUR CARE. OUR FACILITY MAINTAINS APPROXIMATELY TWO RAPTORS IN CARE AT ALL TIMES AND THE AVERAGE STAY FOR A PATIENT IS TWO MONTHS. PROVIDING CARE FOR RAPTORS IS A DAILY TASK. WE PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR NEW ARRIVALS AND DAILY MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR PATIENTS ALREADY IN CARE. FOOD AND DAILY EXERCISE ARE PROVIDED EVERY DAY.
THE EDUCATION CENTER IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR FREE. WE HAVE FOUR RAPTORS THAT ARE MAINTAINED IN OUR FACILITY. THESE ARE USED TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE BASIC ECOLOGICAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND CONSERVATION OF RAPTORS. SINCE OPENING THE FACILITY IN JUNE OF 2021, WE HAVE PROVIDED SIXTEEN DIFFERENT CLASSES AND HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH OVER 120 PEOPLE. THIS IS S BRICK AND MORTAR FACILITY WHERE WE PROVIDE OVER 300 HOURS A YEAR OF STATIC DISPLAYS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Louann Littlejohn Director | Trustee | 35 | $0 |
Duane Robinnett Director Of Rehab | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Charles Littlejohn Ex Director | Trustee | 35 | $0 |
Shantell Dahlberg Director Of Education | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
James Bouldshed Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,107 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,297 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,404 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,404 |
| 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. | $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 | $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 | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,127 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,277 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,277 |
| 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 | $1,277 |
| 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 | $1,277 |
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