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Monterey Audubon Society

Dedicated to conserving and celebrating the birds and wildlife of the greater monterey bay.

Environment Carmel, CA EIN: 942397544 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
81/100 · methodology

About Monterey Audubon Society

Black Oystercatcher nesting and census monitoring program, funding two biologists to tabulate nesting and reproductive success and viability rates along the Monterey Bay area shoreline. Numerous volunteer effort as well as paid professionals. General public as well as bird lovers benefit from project. Toro Creek bird banding program (MAPS)-avian productivity survey (nesting success) and bird banding program. Establishes baseline breeding success and or population estimate in the Toro Creek riparian corridor at the Ft. Ord National Monument. Over 100 students in past years have benefited from activities. Pt. Pinos Seawatch-census of migratory seabirds along the Fall/Winter flyway of Pacific coast in Monterey Bay region from a fixed land based observation point at Pt. Pinos in Pacific Grove, CA. Numerous interactions …

Founded
Headquarters
Carmel, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1977

Mission

Dedicated to conserving and celebrating the birds and wildlife of the greater monterey bay.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 50%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.96%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 81
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 18.8% of total expenses ($29,167 of $155,157).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.50
Program$0.50

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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

  • Established in 1942, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 95% of the 30,143 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
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Monterey Audubon Society is a registered environment nonprofit based in Carmel, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1942 and has been operating for 84 years. Its EIN is 942397544. 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 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $209K in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Monterey Audubon Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942397544. 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.

Monterey Audubon Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Monterey Audubon Society is located in Carmel, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1942 and has been active for 84 years.

Based on official tax filings, Monterey Audubon Society has $209K in annual revenue. It allocates 50% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Monterey Audubon Society 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 small organization. It has $209K in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Monterey Audubon Society. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Monterey Audubon Society 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 50% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

Black Oystercatcher nesting and census monitoring program, funding two biologists to tabulate nesting and reproductive success and viability rates along the Monterey Bay area shoreline. Numerous volunteer effort as well as paid professionals. General public as well as bird lovers benefit from project. Toro Creek bird banding program (MAPS)-avian productivity survey (nesting success) and bird banding program. Establishes baseline breeding success and or population estimate in the Toro Creek riparian corridor at the Ft. Ord National Monument. Over 100 students in past years have benefited from activities. Pt. Pinos Seawatch-census of migratory seabirds along the Fall/Winter flyway of Pacific coast in Monterey Bay region from a fixed land based observation... Monterey Audubon Society is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1942.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 50% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $209K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Monterey Audubon Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Monterey Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942397544, 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
$100K-$1M
50% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SH
Shannon S••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

A near-threatened bird continues to set up shop on Seaside roofs, and the City is looking for solutions. - Monterey Coun
Jan 2026
www.montereycountynow.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
One of the nation’s most challenging seabird counts is underway in Pacific Grove. - Monterey County Weekly
Nov 2025
www.montereycountynow.com
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds welcomes fall migration season at Birder’s Night Market - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Oct 2025
www.santacruzsentinel.com
Western Snowy Plovers in California - National Audubon Society
Mar 2025
www.audubon.org
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Calling all Californians: Join Audubon’s 125th Christmas Bird Count - National Audubon Society
Nov 2024
www.audubon.org
2024 Audubon in Action and Audubon Collaborative Grant Projects - National Audubon Society
Jun 2024
www.audubon.org
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Point Pinos: ‘One of the greatest avian crossroads in the world’ - Monterey Herald
Nov 2023
www.montereyherald.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
5 Incredible Birding Spots Around Monterey Bay, California - TravelAwaits
Apr 2022
www.travelawaits.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 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 54 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 · 54 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 · 1942
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Monterey Audubon Society

What is Monterey Audubon Society?
Monterey Audubon Society is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Carmel, United States. Black Oystercatcher nesting and census monitoring program, funding two biologists to tabulate nesting and reproductive success and viability rates along the Monterey Bay area shoreline. Numerous volunteer effort as well as paid professionals. General public as well as bird lovers benefit from project. Toro Creek bird banding program (MAPS)-avian productivity survey (nesting success) and bird banding program. Establishes baseline breeding success and or population estimate in the Toro Creek riparian corridor at the Ft. Ord National Monument. Over 100 students in past years have benefited from activities. Pt. Pinos Seawatch-census of migratory seabirds along the Fall/Winter flyway of Pacific coast in Monterey Bay region from a fixed land based observation point at Pt. Pinos in Pacific Grove, CA. Numerous interactions with the public as programs are active throughout the day from sun-up until sunset for a 6 week period. The Washington Park Rehabilitation Project - an all volunteer neighborhood group that enhances the local city park in Pacific Grove, CA by planting native trees and shrubs and removing non-native plants and weeds. It also works, cooperatively with the city, in managing the urban wildfire threat by consulting with their fire suppression professionals and maintenance workers and advises on tree trimming and vegetation removal.
When was Monterey Audubon Society founded?
Monterey Audubon Society was founded in 1942.
Who leads Monterey Audubon Society?
Shannon Simpson serves as Executive Director.
Where is Monterey Audubon Society located?
Headquartered in Carmel, CA, United States.
What is Monterey Audubon Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 50% of expenses go to program services.
Is Monterey Audubon Society trustworthy?
Monterey Audubon Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Monterey Audubon Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942397544.
What is Monterey Audubon Society's website?
http://www.montereyaudubon.org