NonprofitsHawk Ridge Bird Observatory Inc

Animal-Related

Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Inc

DULUTH, MN

Total revenue

$450K

Total expenses

$381K

Net assets

$601K

Grants received

$114K

9 grants

EIN

760746366

Tax year

2024

Mission

The mission of Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory is to promote conservation of raptors and other birds in the Western Lake Superior Region through research, education, and stewardship.

Programs

2 programs

Education programs on birds and their environment delivered to birders, school and civic groups, the public and professionals through on-site programs at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve and the West Skyline Spring Count. Hawk Ridge also delivers educational outreach programs in person and virtually, and hosts speakers and events, such as the annual Hawk Weekend Festival, to inspire an appreciation for nature, knowledge through science-based research, and the role of birds in the natural world.

Expenses: $109KGrants: $45K

Stewardship of Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, the first designated Important Bird Area in Minnesota, has a unique natural area for bird migration and other outdoor experiences. Facilities management, stewardship, and preservation of the land, water, and trails at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. Accomplishments include a successful volunteer program dedicated to research, education, and stewardship activities of Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory.

Expenses: $257

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$374K
Program service revenue$48K
Investment income$278
Other revenue$28K
Total revenue$450K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$273K
Fundraising
Other expenses$108K
Total expenses$381K
Total assets$628K
Net assets$601K

People

11 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Matt Etterson

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Monica Bryand

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Matti Erpestad

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Alexis Grinde

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Sean Copeland

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Pam Freeman

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Judy Gibbs

Secretary

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Collin Zimmerman

Vice Chair

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Jim Sanders

Board Chair

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Josh Seline

Treasurer

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Janelle Long

Executive Director

Staff

$72K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 9 of 9

FromAmountPurposeYear
$25K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$5K
AMERICAN KESTREL NEST BOX PRODUCTIVITY, UNRESTRICTED
2023
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$10K
NEW EDUCATION FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
2021

Funded by

$114K from 5 funders · 9 grants · 2020–2024

Mightycause Charitable Foundation

$44K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Duluth-Superior Area Community

$30K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Lloyd K Johnson Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2021

Donald Weesner Charitable Tr Ua

$5K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN760746366
NTEE codeD20
Subsection03
Ruling date2004-03
Formed2004
Employees23
Volunteers70
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