MSRW Mackinaw Straits Raptor watch

EIN: 831936124 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Petoskey, MI

Total Revenue
$241,865
Total Expenses
$142,040
Total Assets
$474,095
Net Assets
$474,095
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2025
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
Catherine T Freebairn
Phone
2316223426
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MSRW Mackinaw Straits Raptor watch, founded in 2025, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $242K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 55% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $100K, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

Scientific Research on the migration of birds in the Straits of Mackinac located between the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. We also engage in educational and public information associated with this research.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $22,130 Revenue: $0

Owl Banding and Research. Owls are netted and banded during the spring and fall migration. Data on the owls is recorded and shared with appropriate scientific research groups. In 2025 475 owls were...

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Owl Banding and Research. Owls are netted and banded during the spring and fall migration. Data on the owls is recorded and shared with appropriate scientific research groups. In 2025 475 owls were captured and tagged.Northern Saw Whet Owls are the primary species studied but other species are tagged when caught.

Program 2
Expenses: $31,721 Revenue: $0

Hawk Count by species during Spring and Fall migrations. During the Spring and Fall raptors of 20 different species were counted and categorized by day. During the spring and fall migration 75418...

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Hawk Count by species during Spring and Fall migrations. During the Spring and Fall raptors of 20 different species were counted and categorized by day. During the spring and fall migration 75418 raptors were counted and categorized in Mackinaw City and 8070 on Mackinac Island All data was recorded and shared with other scientific organizations. In 2025 MSRW caught and banded 127 raptors representing 8 species The birds were safely released. Red-tailed Hawks that were fitted with transmitters over the last four years continue to be monitored.

Program 3
Expenses: $8,582 Revenue: $0

Water bird migration during 2025 migrants representing 52 different species were counted. The results were tabulated by day and recorded. Data was shared with appropriate scientific research...

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Water bird migration during 2025 migrants representing 52 different species were counted. The results were tabulated by day and recorded. Data was shared with appropriate scientific research organizations.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $241,865
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $241,865

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $10,384
Program Expenses $111,384
Other Expenses $142,040
TOTAL EXPENSES $142,040

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $241,865 $541,314 -0.6%
Expenses $142,040 $131,052 +0.1%
Net Income $99,825 $410,262 -0.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
50

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
3
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
1
$38,800
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Scott Davis Executive Director 20
Key Emp
$38,800 $0 $38,800
Russ Edmonds Director 15
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Frederickson Director 20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Turisk Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Will Peregord Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Orlow Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Perigord Director 10
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allye Kemme Board Member 10
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Whitmore Director 10
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sue Kurtz Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gayle Kirby Chairmen 20
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Catherine T Freebairn Treasurer 10
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Dykehouse Secretary 10
Officer
$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 $241,865 $142,040 $474,095 $99,825
2023 $231,175 $158,185 $353,010 $72,990
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