NonprofitsMissouri River Bird Observatory

Animal-Related

Missouri River Bird Observatory

MARSHALL, MO

Total revenue

$416K

Total expenses

$484K

Net assets

$926K

Grants received

$180K

13 grants

EIN

272746275

Tax year

2024

Mission

Conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats via science, education, and advocacy

Programs

1 program

Mrbo conducts approximately 150 educational events that reach thousands of people each year. Programs are delivered for youth ages 6-18 and adults of all ages. Typical program topics are bird identification, outdoor skills, conservation of birds and other wildlife, and service opportunties. Many events are one- or two- day programs, but mrbo also operates a two-week summer camp for youth ages 8-11, coordinates the missouri young birders club, and hosts two festivals.

Expenses: $256K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$388K
Program service revenue$7K
Investment income$12K
Other revenue$8K
Total revenue$416K

Expenses

Grants paid$5K
Salaries & benefits$350K
Fundraising$4K
Other expenses$129K
Total expenses$484K
Total assets$951K
Net assets$926K

People

10 listed

NameRoleCompensation

DANA RIPPER

DIRECTOR

Board

$56K

60 hrs/wk

ETHAN DUKE

DIRECTOR

Board

$56K

60 hrs/wk

TAMMY GILLESPIE

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

JERRY GIGER

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

KIM RATCLIFF

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

THERESA ENDERLE

CHAIRMAN

Board

8 hrs/wk

MCKAY STANGLER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

LESLIE HUSTON

EDUCATION CH

Board

1 hrs/wk

TRACY LEWANDOWSKI

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

DOUGLAS DOUGHTY

VICE CHAIRMA

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 13 of 13

FromAmountPurposeYear
$6K
Contracted award per the awarded grant agreement with Missouri Foundation for Health for the project "A Systems Level Change for the Reduction of Plastic Pollution Health Hazards in Missouri".
2024
$1K
Support for conservation research and education
2024
$9K
CONNECT NEW AUDIENCE
2023
$30K
EDUCATION/OPERATIONAL GRANT
2022
$20K
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS
2022
$20K
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS
2021
$1K
UnrestrictedCharitableContribution
2019

Funded by

$180K from 9 funders · 13 grants · 2019–2024

La Crosse Community Foundation

$67K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

Buckner Foundation

$40K · 2 grants · 2021–2022

The Patterson Family Foundation

$30K · 1 grant · 2022

Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund

$19K · 2 grants · 2021–2023

The Hulston Family Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2024

Mightycause Charitable Foundation

$6K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN272746275
NTEE codeD31
Subsection03
Ruling date2010-08
Formed2010
Employees12
Volunteers25
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