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Point Reyes Bird Observatory

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Other · PETALUMA, CA · EIN 94-1594250

About

Point blue's mission is to conserve birds, other wildlife and ecosystems through science, restoration, outreach and partnerships. Point blue advances the scientific basis of conservation by providing objective information and guidance to habitat and wildlife (see SCH. O) managers and decision makers. The organization's highest priority is to reduce the negative impacts of climate change, habitat LOSS and other environmental threats while promoting adaptation to future conditions through nature based solutions to benefit wildlife and people.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
298
Volunteers
6,639

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-03-31
Revenue
$31.7M
Expenses
$28.6M
Assets
$26.4M
Liabilities
$10.0M

Financial history

$31.7M$15.9M$0
171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $31.7M · Avg: $18.0M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$213K
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo
RegionActivitySpent
SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR,
NORTH AMERICA

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
Grants Given
$213K
POINT REYES BIRD OBSERVATORY
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Address

3820 Cypress DR STE 11
Petaluma, CA, 94954-696

Governance

Voting board members21
Independent members21
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

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

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %32.9%
Permanent endowment %50.5%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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