Bird Rescue Center
Rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned, injured or ill wild birds and to educate the public
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Visit www.birdrescuecenter.orgAbout Bird Rescue Center
The Bird Rescue Center is the only wildlife organization in Sonoma County, California dedicate to all species of native wild birds.
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Mission
Rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned, injured or ill wild birds and to educate the public
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Bird Rescue Center with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Established in 1976, it predates 87% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBird Rescue Center is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Santa Rosa, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 942378213. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bird Rescue Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942378213. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Bird Rescue Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Bird Rescue Center is located in Santa Rosa, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bird Rescue Center has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bird Rescue Center is classified as an Animal Welfare 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 37 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bird Rescue Center. 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, Bird Rescue Center 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
The Bird Rescue Center is the only wildlife organization in Sonoma County, California dedicate to all species of native wild birds. Bird Rescue Center is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Bird Rescue Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bird Rescue Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942378213, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BIRD RESCUE CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Local bird rescue seeing an influx of starving pelicans, other birds - Daily Republic
Bird rescue center in Fairfield cares for Bay Area pelicans starving due to Marine heat wave - KCRA
Los Angeles bird rescue center experiencing "acute influx" of oiled birds - CBS News
Oiled birds receiving treatment at LA Bird Rescue center in San Pedro - Daily Breeze
Bird rehab center owner vows to rebuild after Flat Fire - bendbulletin.com
Mad at your ex? For Valentine’s Day, this Anchorage bird rescue center will name a rat after them and feed it to a raptor - Anchorage Daily News
It's 'raining chimney swifts' for one CT bird rescue center - Connecticut Public
Fairfield bird rescue center caring for surge of common murres - The Vacaville Reporter
'It's just too much:' Bird rescue center in Waukesha may soon be in need of rescue itself - FOX6 News Milwaukee
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 37 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1976
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bird Rescue Center
- What is Bird Rescue Center?
- Bird Rescue Center is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Santa Rosa, United States. The Bird Rescue Center is the only wildlife organization in Sonoma County, California dedicate to all species of native wild birds.
- When was Bird Rescue Center founded?
- Bird Rescue Center was founded in 1976.
- Who leads Bird Rescue Center?
- Jeremy Nichols serves as Chairman.
- Where is Bird Rescue Center located?
- Headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, United States.
- What is Bird Rescue Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bird Rescue Center trustworthy?
- Bird Rescue Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Bird Rescue Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942378213.
- What is Bird Rescue Center's website?
- http://www.birdrescuecenter.org