BIRDSCARIBBEAN

EIN: 030455080 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

NATICK, MA

Total Revenue
$662,339
Total Expenses
$716,062
Total Assets
$743,239
Net Assets
$651,922
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Nicholas Sorenson
Phone
7034245086
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BIRDSCARIBBEAN, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $662K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year.

Mission

To promote the scientific study and conservation of Caribbean birds and their habitats.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $131,054 Revenue: $136,431

CARIBBEAN WATERBIRD CENSUS AND CONSERVATION The Caribbean Waterbird Census (CWC) is a long-term survey of Caribbean wetlands that provides critical data on Bird poplations and habitat usage...

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CARIBBEAN WATERBIRD CENSUS AND CONSERVATION The Caribbean Waterbird Census (CWC) is a long-term survey of Caribbean wetlands that provides critical data on Bird poplations and habitat usage, identifies threats, and raises awareness of the value of wetlands. These surveys, valuable year-round, contribute to our understanding of how both the resident and migratory species use Caribbean welands and beaches. CWC data is essential to ascertain the most effective interventions to protect wetland species. To ensure consistency, BirdsCaribbean promotes the use of the CWC protocol through eBird Caribbean and organizes a focused regional census each winter. In 2023, we celebrated the 14th annual CWC count, with dedicated partners across the Caribbean surveying waterbirds in our beautiful wetlands. This year, we encouraged special efforts to locate wintering Piping Plovers, a Near Threatended migratory species, and many participants did just that- along with spotting a variety of other stunning birds during the three-week count.

Program 2
Expenses: $95,245 Revenue: $138,928

LANDBIRD MONITORING BirdsCaribbeans Landbird Landbird Monitoring (CLM) Network continues to expand, enhacing our understanding of Caribbean landbirds through standardized survey protocols. The CLM...

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LANDBIRD MONITORING BirdsCaribbeans Landbird Landbird Monitoring (CLM) Network continues to expand, enhacing our understanding of Caribbean landbirds through standardized survey protocols. The CLM Network aims to: provide training in bird identification and use the standardized survey protocols, offer resources to set up landbird monitoring programs, and cultivate a community of landbird monitors accross the Caribbean. A key milestone in 2023 was advancements in St. Vincent. After the devastating 2021 La Soufrire Volcano eruption, assessing the impact on wildlife was difficult due to limited baseline data on the islands forest birds and a lack monintoring capacity on the island. In January 2023, thanks to funding from the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund (CEPF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP,) and BirdsCaribbeans supporters, we held a Caribbean Landbird Monitoring Training Workshop. This event helped us build local capacity for standarized forest bird monitoring and launch a long-term monitoring program on St. Vincent

Program 3
Expenses: $70,216 Revenue: $17,000

NAMED AWARD FUNDS BirdsCaribbean offers grants from three dedicated funds that honor individuals who have made significant contributions to bird conservation, particularly in the Caribbean. These are...

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NAMED AWARD FUNDS BirdsCaribbean offers grants from three dedicated funds that honor individuals who have made significant contributions to bird conservation, particularly in the Caribbean. These are the David S. Lee Fund for Caribbean bird conservation (focused on applied research), the Betty Peterson Conservation Fund (focused on community engagement), and the newly established James A. Kushland Research and Conservation Fund (focused on waterbirds). In 2023, we awarded $74,500 in grants to support ten more exciting projects across six Caribbean contries, promoting the study and conservation of avifuana. Our grant agreements include robust reporting mechanisms and many of our awardees publish their findings in the Journal of Caribbean Ornithology and contribute to our blog.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $611,404
Program Service Revenue $15,403
Investment Income $4,263
Other Revenue $31,269
TOTAL REVENUE $662,339

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $214,286
Salaries & Benefits $65,013
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $608,075
Other Expenses $436,763
TOTAL EXPENSES $716,062

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $662,339 $736,561 -0.1%
Expenses $716,062 $566,212 +0.3%
Net Income $-53,723 $170,349 -1.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
1
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$60,000
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lisa Sorenson Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$60,000 $0 $60,000
Andrew Dobson Past President 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Thomen Vice President 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Natalya Lawrence Secretary 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Joe Wunderle Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicholas Sorenson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Adrianne Tossas President 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Terry Root Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Andre Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Ewert Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Butcher Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Niren Sirohi Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $662,339 $716,062 $743,239 $-53,723
2023 $662,339 $716,062 $743,239 $-53,723
2022 $736,561 $566,212 $737,747 $170,349
2021 $460,635 $399,127 $538,375 $61,508
2020 $428,802 $381,778 $471,580 $47,024
2019 $791,230 $829,143 $454,676 $-37,913
2018 $427,259 $303,694 $423,089 $123,565
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