NonprofitsRocky Mountain Bird Observatory

Animal-Related

Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory

BRIGHTON, CO

Total revenue

$10.1M

Total expenses

$9.2M

Net assets

$5.1M

Grants received

$6.6M

63 grants

EIN

841079882

Tax year

2024

Mission

Conserve birds and their habitats through science, education and land stewardship.

Programs

3 programs

Stewardship - our network of strategically-placed private lands wildlife biologists engage directly with landowners, local communities and managers to enact voluntary, pro-active conservation action. We build a grassroots land stewardship ethic that links birds, habitat and land health. Together, we're creating long-term conservation solutions for people, birds and the land. With your support, we can engage landowners and communities in conservation efforts, integrating the ecological health, economic drivers and habitat needs of bird populations. Help us impart a stewardship ethic.

Expenses: $2.1M

Education - birds, nature and science are powerful sources of inspiration. Bird conservancy focuses on connecting people of all ages with the natural world. We provide year-round learning and exposure to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (steam). We spark the physical and mental abilities of the whole person to empower and encourage individual growth and confidence, well-being, and a passion for our natural world. This is achieved through field and classroom programs, youth summer camps, field excursions, training for teachers and landowners, and programming for seniors and others in long-term care facilities. Inspire in nature.

Expenses: $955K

Cgri - bird conservancy of the rockies catalyzed the central grassland roadmap initiative including hiring the first-ever central grassland roadmap director to increase communication, coordination and collaboration across the region. The initiative is designed to lift all voices including tribal nations, us, mexico and canada as well as 7-sectors: private landowners, state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, industry, foundations and academia and create a movement to save our grasslands across the central great plains. We are striving to ensure healthy grasslands, human communities and wildlife for generations to come. Our three pillars of focus include: policy and funding, partnerships and engagement, and research and evaluation. Together we can change the story and trajectory of our grasslands.

Expenses: $175K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$9.9M
Program service revenue$281K
Investment income$29K
Other revenue
Total revenue$10.1M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$6.3M
Fundraising$222K
Other expenses$2.9M
Total expenses$9.2M
Total assets$5.7M
Net assets$5.1M

People

18 listed

NameRoleCompensation

TAMMY VERCAUTEREN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Board

$159K

40 hrs/wk

ELINDA DENNIS

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Board

$134K

40 hrs/wk

THOMAS RYDER

CHIEF CONSERVATION SCIENTIST

Board

$132K

40 hrs/wk

ED WARNER MS PHD

DIRECTOR

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

TONIE HANSEN

DIRECTOR

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

CHRISTINE COOLIDGE

DIRECTOR (JAN - NOV)

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

D JEAN TATE PHD

DIRECTOR

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

ALEJANDRO CARRILLO

DIRECTOR

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

NATHAN PIEPLOW M ED D

DIRECTOR

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

EILEEN DEY BS

CHAIRMAN

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

GEOFFERY GEUPEL BS

DIRECTOR

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

KATHRYN HEET JD

DIRECTOR

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

SHANELLE THEVARAJAH

DIRECTOR (AUG - DEC)

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

ERIC LANE

DIRECTOR

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

ROSA MARIA VIDAL

DIRECTOR

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

JOHN SANDERSON PHD

DIRECTOR

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

GARTH SPELLMAN PHD

CO-CHAIRMAN

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

JEANINE CORVETTO

TREASURER

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

EVALUACION INTEGRAL Y RESTURACION

PROGRAM SERVICES

$195K

REGALIS ENVIRONMENTAL LLC

PROGRAM SERVICES

$137K

Grants received

Showing 63 of 63

FromAmountPurposeYear
$310K
Leveraging bird population and habitat threat data to strategically identify and target conservation delivery in grasslands
2024
$191K
TO SUPPORT PACSP - TOOLS: RESTORING GRASSLAND BIRD POPULATIONS USING GENOMICALLY-INFORMED, FULL ANNUAL CYCLE, INTEGRATED POPULATION MODELS
2024
$102K
ANIMAL-RELATED
2024
$51K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2024
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$60
the conservation fund of Lesser prairie chickens
2024
$1.0M
ENHANCE GREATER SAGE-GROUSE HABITAT IN NE WYOMING
2023
$51K
ANIMAL-RELATED
2023
$49K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2023
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$25K
FOR SUPPORT OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS
2023
$22K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$19K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2023
$18K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$14K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
$956K
GRASSLAND BIRD MONITORING
2022
$52K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2022
$30K
SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
2022
$23K
UNRESTRICTED
2022
$22K
ANIMAL-RELATED
2022
$18K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2022
$16K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$11K
To support data analysis for the partnership research project; to support the analysis of data collected as part of a collaborative effort with Santa Fe County.
2022
$10K
FOR SUPPORT OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS
2022
$8K
CONSERVATION
2022
$5K
FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$886K
COLLABORATIVE SAGEBRUSH
2021
$36K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$19K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2021
$19K
CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES
2021
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$8K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$630K
CONSERVATION PROJECTS
2020
$79K
Unrestricted
2020
$37K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$29K
CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES
2020
$29K
CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES
2020
$16K
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
2020
$15K
To support the advanced data analysis in 2023 and 2024 for the partnership research project to evaluate New Mexico avian Species of Greatest Conservation Need response to mechanical thinning treatments in pion-juniper woodlands. Additionally, to support the Utah Pinyon Jay tracking project.
2020
$11K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$10K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2020
$5K
FOR SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$3K
FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$516K
VARIOUS CONSERVATION
2019
$20K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2019
$19K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2019
$11K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$7K
CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES
2019
$192
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2019
$469K
Various Conservation Proj
2018
$20K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2018
$14K
Unrestricted
2018
$8K
TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.
2018
$6K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$472K
Various Conservation Proj
2017
$10K
ENVIRONMENTAL/ANIMALS
2017
$6K
TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.
2017

Funded by

$6.6M from 23 funders · 63 grants · 2017–2024

National Fish And Wildlife Foundation

$5.0M · 7 grants · 2017–2023

The Knobloch Family Foundation

$310K · 1 grant · 2024

Colorado Gives Foundation

$207K · 5 grants · 2019–2024

Allen Family Philanthropies

$191K · 1 grant · 2024

American Endowment Foundation

$174K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Network For Good

$167K · 5 grants · 2018–2023

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$97K · 6 grants · 2017–2023

The Nature Conservancy

$84K · 4 grants · 2019–2021

Details

EIN841079882
NTEE codeD320
Subsection03
Ruling date1988-12
Formed1988
Employees177
Volunteers173
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