Erie Bird Observatory
To provide avian research, education and conservation along the Pennsylvania shoreline of Lake Erie.
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In 2023, EBO continued ongoing bird monitoring & education programs.Spring migration count over 4 months include 951,557 birds of 160 taxa. In 2023 the banding stationcaptured 3415 birds in 67 days including 2448 new birds, 613 recaptures and 354 released unbanded. See Schedule O.
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To provide avian research, education and conservation along the Pennsylvania shoreline of Lake Erie.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyErie Bird Observatory is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Erie, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 824134595. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $255K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Erie Bird Observatory has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.
Erie Bird Observatory is located in Erie, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Erie Bird Observatory has $255K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Erie Bird Observatory is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $255K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Erie Bird Observatory. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Erie Bird Observatory has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
In 2023, EBO continued ongoing bird monitoring & education programs.Spring migration count over 4 months include 951,557 birds of 160 taxa. In 2023 the banding stationcaptured 3415 birds in 67 days including 2448 new birds, 613 recaptures and 354 released unbanded. See Schedule O. Erie Bird Observatory is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Erie Bird Observatory's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $255K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Erie Bird Observatory are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Erie Bird Observatory is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 824134595, 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.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ERIE BIRD OBSERVATORY 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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NeutralAs birds migrate through Erie, experts ask residents to minimize artificial light - yourerie.com
Bird watchers wanted at Presque Isle Oct. 11. Why Erie Bird Observatory seeks volunteers - MSN
Members of Erie Bird Observatory band birds Presque Isle State Park. - Savannah Morning News
New Ridge Center exhibit highlights 'Wetland Wonders at Presque Isle' - Erie Times-News
Erie Bird Observatory's new leader explains why she migrated to northwestern Pennsylvania - Erie Times-News
Erie Bird Observatory's next era takes flight with new executive director - Erie Times-News
Flocking to Presque Isle this summer for bird watching? What to know if you go - Erie Times-News
Spring brings millions of birds to Erie County. Learn more about these migrants - Erie Times-News
Erie's Bicentennial Tower lights going off to raise awareness of bird migration - Erie Times-News
Erie nonprofit has unusual job to fill: Bird-banding and fundraising skills both a plus. - Erie Times-News
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Erie Bird Observatory
- What is Erie Bird Observatory?
- Erie Bird Observatory is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Erie, United States. In 2023, EBO continued ongoing bird monitoring & education programs.Spring migration count over 4 months include 951,557 birds of 160 taxa. In 2023 the banding stationcaptured 3415 birds in 67 days including 2448 new birds, 613 recaptures and 354 released unbanded. See Schedule O.
- When was Erie Bird Observatory founded?
- Erie Bird Observatory was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Erie Bird Observatory?
- Holley Short serves as Exec. Director.
- Where is Erie Bird Observatory located?
- Headquartered in Erie, United States.
- What is Erie Bird Observatory's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Erie Bird Observatory trustworthy?
- Erie Bird Observatory has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Erie Bird Observatory's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 824134595.
- What is Erie Bird Observatory's website?
- http://eriebirdobservatory.org