MERLIN TUTTLES BAT CONSERVATION INC

EIN: 465077536 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$496,609
Total Expenses
$454,155
Total Assets
$455,683
Net Assets
$299,277
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
MERLIN TUTTLE
Phone
5123580014
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MERLIN TUTTLES BAT CONSERVATION INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $497K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $454K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

MTBC WAS FOUNDED WITH ONE TRUE GOAL IN MIND; TEACHING THE WORLD TO UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS BATS MAKE TO HUMAN BEINGS AND THE WORLD WE LIVE IN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $44,814 Revenue: $12,971

PHOTO COLLECTION MANAGEMENT - FOCUS ON KEYWORDING, CAPTIONING, AND CHECKING FOR DATABASE INCONSISTENCIES (TYPOS, MISSPELLINGS, TAXONOMY, AND ERRORS) WHICH IS CRUCIAL TO EFFICIENT, IMPACTFUL, AND...

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PHOTO COLLECTION MANAGEMENT - FOCUS ON KEYWORDING, CAPTIONING, AND CHECKING FOR DATABASE INCONSISTENCIES (TYPOS, MISSPELLINGS, TAXONOMY, AND ERRORS) WHICH IS CRUCIAL TO EFFICIENT, IMPACTFUL, AND COST-EFFECTIVE USE. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING IMAGES FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CONSERVATION PUBLICATIONS AND EXHIBITS WORLDWIDE.

Program 2
Expenses: $193,046 Revenue: $0

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - CONDUCT WEBINARS, MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND CONSERVATION CONSULTATIONS TO EDUCATORS, CONSERVATIONISTS, THE PUBLIC AND VIROLOGISTS AT MAJOR INSTITUTIONS...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - CONDUCT WEBINARS, MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND CONSERVATION CONSULTATIONS TO EDUCATORS, CONSERVATIONISTS, THE PUBLIC AND VIROLOGISTS AT MAJOR INSTITUTIONS WORLDWIDE.

Program 3
Expenses: $106,865 Revenue: $7,700

RESEARCH CREATING/RESTORING HABITAT - RESEARCHED BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING AND RESTORING CRITICAL ROOSTING HABITAT FOR BATS THAT HAVE LOST THEIR PREFERRED OR ORIGINAL HABITAT.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $475,938
Program Service Revenue $12,971
Investment Income $4,868
Other Revenue $2,832
TOTAL REVENUE $496,609

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,600
Salaries & Benefits $288,526
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $344,725
Other Expenses $152,029
TOTAL EXPENSES $454,155

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $496,609 $586,090 -0.2%
Expenses $454,155 $661,900 -0.3%
Net Income $42,454 $-75,810 -1.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
6
Volunteers
7

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
0
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MERLIN TUTTLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 80.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL RYAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL PAGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA MOORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL KARAPETIAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF ACOPIAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL HARGREAVES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TROY SWIFT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK ADAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MADELLINE MATHIS DIRECTOR 1.00
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
2025 $496,609 $454,155 $455,683 $42,454
2024 $586,090 $661,900 $329,735 $-75,810
2023 $482,801 $480,988 $340,553 $1,813
2022 $449,568 $462,182 $335,453 $-12,614
2021 $452,592 $236,921 $348,914 $215,671
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