American Bird Conservancy
American Bird Conservancy reported $27.0 million in revenue and $29.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $75.42 went to program services, $16.43 to management and general costs and $8.15 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 95.1% of the total. Government grants made up 32.9%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $348,026 (President). 31 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 26% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $29MFor context, the median across 245 covered animal-related charities: $83.96 programs, $9.42 management, $6.62 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $27MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 75.4% | 82.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 16.4% | 9.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.09 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 95.1% | 67.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 32.9% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 2.1% | 19.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $348,026 | $314,886 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.18% | 1.63% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 31 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 8.1 | 26.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 13 of 15 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseBird Conservation Programs - ABC takes bold action to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Inspired by the wonder of birds, we achieve lasting results for the bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet's fragile climate. Our every action is underpinned by science, strengthened by partnerships, and rooted in the belief that diverse perspectives yield stronger results
Education and Outreach - ABC disseminates bird conservation information and news through our printed publications, websites and other digital platforms, and participation in birding and bird conservation events. Through our Together for Birds initiative, we welcome everyone to enjoy and conserve birds, including through our Conservation Fellowship program
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Director/trustee, officer, 30.0 hrs/week | $311,704 | $0 | $36,322 | $348,026 |
| VP Development Highest compensated employee, 35.0 hrs/week | $232,795 | $0 | $2,000 | $234,795 |
| VP Great Lakes Highest compensated employee, 35.0 hrs/week | $185,155 | $0 | $16,598 | $201,753 |
| VP International Highest compensated employee, 35.0 hrs/week | $164,270 | $0 | $36,322 | $200,592 |
| VP Communications Highest compensated employee, 35.0 hrs/week | $177,862 | $0 | $21,487 | $199,349 |
| VP of Operations and Board Secretary Director/trustee, officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $145,395 | $0 | $32,304 | $177,699 |
| VP North American Birds Highest compensated employee, 35.0 hrs/week | $147,272 | $0 | $30,304 | $177,576 |
| CFO (part year) Officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $175,604 | $0 | $0 | $175,604 |
31 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from American Bird Conservancy (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $871K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b15 · 13 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5180
- Volunteers Part I, line 65,200
Private foundation grants it received
89 private foundations reported grants to American Bird Conservancy totaling $4.0M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 American Bird Conservancy spent in 2024, $75.42 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of American Bird Conservancy's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, American Bird Conservancy reported that 75.4% of its $29.5 million in expenses went to program services, 16.4% to management and general and 8.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does American Bird Conservancy pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation American Bird Conservancy reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $348,026, for the role of President (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does American Bird Conservancy get its money?
Of $27.0 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 95.1% came from contributions and grants (including 32.9% from government grants) and 2.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is American Bird Conservancy a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 52-1501259 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024 (amended), object 202620549349300412 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202433099349302303 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202333199349314563 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021 (amended), object 202420439349301812 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202133009349302113 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202002909349300905 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 52-1501259: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.