Boreal Songbird Initiative
- Assets
- $535.4k
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 03/2002
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 91-2158784
Organization Overview
Boreal Songbird Initiative is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Boreal Songbird Initiative employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boreal Songbird Initiative 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 03/2023, Boreal Songbird Initiative generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 03/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF NORTH AMERICA'S BOREAL FOREST TO MIGRATORY BIRDS, OTHER WILDLIFE AND THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCIENCE - 1) ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SCIENCE COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF BOREAL FOREST CONSERVATION; 2) DEVELOPMENT OF REPORTS AND OTHER MATERIALS TO DEMONSTRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF CANADA'S BOREAL FOREST AND APPROACHES TO CONSERVING IT.
COMMUNICATIONS: EXPANDED MEDIA COVERAGE OF CANADA'S BOREAL FOREST INCLUDING OP-EDS; NEWSPAPER, MAGAZINE, AND JOURNAL ARTICLES; BROADCAST MEDIA; AND SOCIAL MEDIA. THEMES COVERED INCLUDE THE BENEFITS OF INDIGENOUS-LED CONSERVATION, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON INDIGENOUS PROTECTED AND CONSERVED AREAS AND INDIGENOUS GUARDIANS; THE NEED FOR CONSERVING CANADA'S BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, ESPECIALLY WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY; AND THE NEED FOR MINING REFORM, FOCUSED ON BRITISH COLUMBIA.
EDUCATION: EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND NGOS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CANADA'S BOREAL FOREST AND THE NEED TO CONSERVE IT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lane Nothman Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $119,148 |
Jim Stratton Chair, President & Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Richardson Secretary And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bruce Lourie Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Maggie Wente Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Resources Legacy Fund Strategic Consultant | 3/30/23 | $392,743 |
Wild Salmon Center Strategic Consultant | 3/30/23 | $280,000 |
Nature For Justice Strategic Consultant | 3/30/23 | $229,020 |
National Audubon Society Strategic Consultant | 3/30/23 | $120,000 |
First Nations Energy & Mining Council Strategic Consultant | 3/30/23 | $156,445 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,017,442 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,017,442 |
| 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 | $1,017,442 |
| 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. | $105,926 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,374 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $137,415 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,328 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,696 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,873 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,990 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,275 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,779,299 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,022 |
| Information technology | $12,020 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $19,181 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,153 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,508 |
| All other expenses | $114 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,161,800 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $534,589 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $774 |
| 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 | $535,363 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $128,989 |
| 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 | $128,989 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $72,601 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $333,773 |
| 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 | $535,363 |