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Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc

To connect the people of southwestern pennsylvania to birds and nature through our program, projects, and places.

Audubon Society Of Western PA

Environment Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 251324559 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc is a environment organization based in PITTSBURGH, United States. Annual revenue: $1.8 million. EIN: 251324559.

Founded
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C300
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

To connect the people of southwestern pennsylvania to birds and nature through our program, projects, and places.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C300
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 79%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.63%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

$0.92
Program expenses$0.92 ($2.4 million)
92% to programs beats the peer average (79%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1941, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 30,105 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1941 and has been operating for 85 years. Its EIN is 251324559. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1941 and has been active for 85 years.

Based on official tax filings, Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 79% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc is a environment organization based in PITTSBURGH, United States. Annual revenue: $1.8 million. EIN: 251324559. Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1941.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 251324559, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
53

Leadership

JA
James B•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Audubon report: 14 bird species in Allegheny County 'highly vulnerable' to climate change - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct 2019
www.post-gazette.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,441
Education 195,493
Arts & Culture 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development 53,423
Environment this charity 30,105
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 73 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1941
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc

What is Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc?
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc is a environment organization based in PITTSBURGH, United States. Annual revenue: $1.8 million. EIN: 251324559.
When was Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc founded?
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc was founded in 1941.
Who leads Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc?
James Bonner serves as Executive Director.
Where is Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc located?
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
What is Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc trustworthy?
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 251324559.
What is Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Inc's website?
http://www.aswp.org