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American Bird Conservancy

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Other · MARSHALL, VA · EIN 52-1501259

About

American Bird Conservancy (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. Founded as a nonprofit organization in 1994, ABC remains committed to safeguarding birds for generations to come.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
180
Volunteers
5,200

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$27.0M
Expenses
$29.5M
Assets
$22.6M
Liabilities
$2.6M

Financial history

$29.5M$14.7M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $27.0M · Avg: $19.3M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$3.0M
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo
RegionActivitySpent
South America
Central America and the Caribbean
Sub-Saharan Africa
North America (Canada & Mexico only)
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)
East Asia and the Pacific

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$81K
Grants Given
$9.8M
AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY
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Address

8255 E Main Street D E
Marshall, VA, 20115-327

Governance

Voting board members15
Independent members13
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %100.0%
Permanent endowment %0.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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