HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Janelle Long

Phone

2184286209

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY INC, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $450K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 70% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $69K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory is to promote conservation of raptors and other birds in the Western Lake Superior Region through research, education, and stewardship.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $173,906 Revenue: $3,615

Research of migratory birds using banding and counting data collection to study the intensity of bird migration and the distribution, abundance, and migratory pathways of birds in the Western Lake...

Research of migratory birds using banding and counting data collection to study the intensity of bird migration and the distribution, abundance, and migratory pathways of birds in the Western Lake Superior Region. Research also includes grant-funded projects, such as studying effects of environmental toxins and genetics in raptors.

Program 2

Expenses: $109,006 Revenue: $95,607

Education programs on birds and their environment delivered to birders, school and civic groups, the public and professionals through on-site programs at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve and the West...

Education programs on birds and their environment delivered to birders, school and civic groups, the public and professionals through on-site programs at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve and the West Skyline Spring Count. Hawk Ridge also delivers educational outreach programs in person and virtually, and hosts speakers and events, such as the annual Hawk Weekend Festival, to inspire an appreciation for nature, knowledge through science-based research, and the role of birds in the natural world.

Program 3

Expenses: $257 Revenue: $0

Stewardship of Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, the first designated Important Bird Area in Minnesota, has a unique natural area for bird migration and other outdoor experiences. Facilities management...

Stewardship of Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, the first designated Important Bird Area in Minnesota, has a unique natural area for bird migration and other outdoor experiences. Facilities management, stewardship, and preservation of the land, water, and trails at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. Accomplishments include a successful volunteer program dedicated to research, education, and stewardship activities of Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $374,177

Program Service Revenue $47,632

Investment Income $278

Other Revenue $27,628

TOTAL REVENUE $449,715

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $272,510

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $283,169

Other Expenses $108,241

TOTAL EXPENSES $380,751

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$449,715	$264,750	+0.7%
Expenses	$380,751	$290,742	+0.3%
Net Income	$68,964	$-25,992	-3.7%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$71,744

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Janelle Long	Executive Director	40	Key Emp	$71,744	$0	$71,744
Matt Etterson	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Monica Bryand	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matti Erpestad	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alexis Grinde	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sean Copeland	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Pam Freeman	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Judy Gibbs	Secretary	0.5		$0	$0	$0
Collin Zimmerman	Vice Chair	0.5		$0	$0	$0
Jim Sanders	Board Chair	0.5		$0	$0	$0
Josh Seline	Treasurer	0.5		$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	$449,715	$380,751	$628,277	$68,964
2023	$264,750	$290,742	$528,274	$-25,992
2022	$337,062	$361,268	$544,098	$-24,206
2021	$297,582	$227,407	$575,731	$70,175
2020	$250,132	$223,046	$477,219	$27,086
2020	$282,614	$223,046	$509,701	$59,568
2019	$314,693	$184,874	$439,430	$129,819
2018	$328,602	$155,821	$292,384	$172,781