Klamath Bird Observatory is located in Ashland, OR. The organization was established in 2000. 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, Klamath Bird Observatory employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Klamath Bird Observatory 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, Klamath Bird Observatory generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $890.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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
KBO ADVANCES BIRD AND HABITAT CONSERVATION THROUGH SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND PARTNERSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KLAMATH BIRD OBSERVATORY CONTINUES TO ADVANCE BIRD AND HABITAT CONSERVATION THROUGH SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND PARTNERSHIPS. WE EMPHASIZE HIGH CALIBER SCIENCE AND THE ROLE OF BIRDS AS ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS. KBO IMPLEMENTS COST-EFFECTIVE BIRD MONITORING AND RESEARCH PROJECTS AND BRINGS RESULTS FROM OUR INTEGRATED SCIENCE PROGRAM TO BEAR THROUGH A SCIENCE DELIVERY APPROACH INVOLVING PARTNER-DRIVEN ENGAGEMENT IN CONSERVATION PLANNING. WE OFFER PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS. OUR WORK PRIMARILY OCCURS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, WITH INTENSIVE FOCUS IN KLAMATH-SISKIYOU BIOREGION OF SOUTHERN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. OUR EFFORTS ALSO EXPAND THROUGHOUT THE MIGRATORY RANGES OF THE BIRDS OF OUR REGION, WITH INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS IN MEXICO, SOUTH AMERICA, AND THE CARRIBEAN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Alexander Executive Director (ex-Offico) | Trustee | 43 | $124,701 |
Jaime Stephens Science Director (ex-Officio) | Trustee | 42 | $95,808 |
Jacob Mcnab Secretary (ex-Officio) | OfficerTrustee | 41 | $43,309 |
Shannon Rio President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cydne Jensen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bari Frimkess Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $822,482 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $277,349 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,287 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,099,831 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $41 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,000 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,116,261 |
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. | $263,818 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,712 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $327,579 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,815 |
Payroll taxes | $58,297 |
Fees for services: Management | $4,460 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,817 |
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 | $60,884 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $16,716 |
Information technology | $4,110 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $54,051 |
Travel | $9,265 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,089 |
Interest | $482 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,085 |
Insurance | $3,593 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $890,581 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $209,173 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $160,356 |
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 | $6,900 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $34,265 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $85,855 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $496,549 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $130,077 |
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 | $130,077 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $219,297 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $147,175 |
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 | $496,549 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Klamath Bird Observatory has recieved totaling $150,299.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Giles W & Elise G Mead Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: WE HAVE DECADES OF SCIENTIFIC RESULTS, A STATE-OF-THE-ART DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM, AND GROWING INTEREST. WE WILL NOW APPLY OUR AVIAN SCIENCE WITH FOREST COLLABORATIVES TO IMPROVE RESTORATION, INCREASE RESILIENCE, AND ADVANCE FOREST BIRD CONSERVATION. | $100,000 |
Bella Vista Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INCREASING LOCAL CAPACITY TO CONDUCT WILDLIFE SURVEYS AND MONITOR EFFECTIVENESS OF RESTORATION PROJECTS IN THE SCOTT RIVER WATERSHED | $32,182 |
Watchable Wildlife Foundation Inc Ashland, OR PURPOSE: STUDENT INTERSHIP GRANT | $10,000 |
Kinsman Foundation Milwaukie, OR PURPOSE: WILDLIFE APPRECIATION | $5,000 |
The Gwladys And John Zurlo Charitable Foundation Santa Monica, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $3,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $117 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Point Reyes Bird Observatory Petaluma, CA | $15,844,372 | $15,542,320 |
Peregrine Fund Inc Boise, ID | $27,550,309 | $10,525,459 |
Great Basin Bird Observatory Reno, NV | $1,184,872 | $1,859,436 |
Ecoflix Foundation Inc Tarzana, CA | $3,097,495 | $1,089,893 |
Cascades Raptor Center Eugene, OR | $1,904,746 | $1,175,863 |
Klamath Bird Observatory Ashland, OR | $496,549 | $1,116,261 |
Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue San Jose, CA | $934,367 | $500,134 |
Bird Rescue Center Santa Rosa, CA | $1,524,313 | $962,322 |
The Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary Summerland, CA | $246,888 | $285,551 |
California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation Sacramento, CA | $108,794 | $317,847 |
International Bird Conservation Partnership Monterey, CA | $86,701 | $0 |
Raptor Chapter Inc St Maries, ID | $76,645 | $0 |