POINT REYES BIRD OBSERVATORY

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1965

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELISSA PITKIN

Phone

7077812555

Tax Period

2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

POINT REYES BIRD OBSERVATORY, founded in 1965, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $31.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 53% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $28.6M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

POINT BLUE'S MISSION IS TO CONSERVE BIRDS, OTHER WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH SCIENCE, RESTORATION, OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS. POINT BLUE ADVANCES THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF CONSERVATION BY PROVIDING OBJECTIVE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE TO HABITAT AND WILDLIFE (SEE SCH. O) MANAGERS AND DECISION MAKERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S HIGHEST PRIORITY IS TO REDUCE THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, HABITAT LOSS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS WHILE PROMOTING ADAPTATION TO FUTURE CONDITIONS THROUGH NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS TO BENEFIT WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,037,476 Revenue: $5,100,262

SIERRA NEVADA GROUP:THROUGH THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE AVIAN MONITORING AND RESEARCH, THIS GROUP HELPS GUIDE FOREST ECOLOGY AND LAND MANAGEMENT DECISIONS TO IMPROVE CONSERVATION...

SIERRA NEVADA GROUP:THROUGH THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE AVIAN MONITORING AND RESEARCH, THIS GROUP HELPS GUIDE FOREST ECOLOGY AND LAND MANAGEMENT DECISIONS TO IMPROVE CONSERVATION OUTCOMES ACROSS THE VAST SIERRA NEVADA ECOSYSTEM. THE GROUP ENGAGES AND DEVELOPS CONSERVATION SCIENTISTS THROUGH ITS ROBUST SEASONAL SCIENTIST AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS.

Program 2

Expenses: $4,983,726 Revenue: $4,842,355

WORKING LANDS:THIS GROUP WORKS WITH FARMERS, RANCHERS, LAND STEWARDS, AND OTHER PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPES PROVIDE ECOSYSTEM SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE AND...

WORKING LANDS:THIS GROUP WORKS WITH FARMERS, RANCHERS, LAND STEWARDS, AND OTHER PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPES PROVIDE ECOSYSTEM SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE. IT ACHIEVES THIS BY CONDUCTING SCIENCE THAT INFORMS METRICS, PRACTICES, AND STRATEGIES FOR THRIVING AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPES; EVALUATING AND GUIDING IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURAL AND LAND STEWARDSHIP STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE MULTIPLE BENEFITS AND MINIMIZE UNDESIRABLE TRADEOFFS ACROSS SCALES; AND LEVERAGING THE ORGANIZATION'S CLIMATE-SMART RESTORATION STRATEGY TO AMPLIFY BENEFITS TO WORKING LANDSCAPES.

Program 3

Expenses: $4,340,825 Revenue: $4,461,734

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH GROUP:THIS GROUP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND CONSERVATION OUTREACH, PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE STRAW (STUDENTS AND...

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH GROUP:THIS GROUP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND CONSERVATION OUTREACH, PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE STRAW (STUDENTS AND TEACHERS RESTORING A WATERSHED) RESTORATION PROGRAM. THE GROUP ALSO HELPS THE ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATE ITS SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION RECOMMENDATIONS TO A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES, INCLUDING POLICY-MAKERS, LAND OWNERS, RESOURCE MANAGERS, AND MEMBERS.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,396,899

Program Service Revenue $22,018,573

Investment Income $295,001

Other Revenue $10,564

TOTAL REVENUE $31,721,037

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $932,491

Salaries & Benefits $16,327,829

Fundraising Expenses $1,480,378

Program Expenses $23,318,642

Other Expenses $11,369,596

TOTAL EXPENSES $28,629,916

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$31,721,037	$20,739,997	+0.5%
Expenses	$28,629,916	$22,164,862	+0.3%
Net Income	$3,091,121	$-1,424,865	-3.2%

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

298

Volunteers

6639

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

$677,456

Total Directors

Key Employees

$228,080

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANNE CHADWICK	BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GEOFFREY GORDON-CREED	IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHELDON GEN PHD	VICE BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICK TIPTON	SECRETARY, CO-CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID ACKERLY PHD	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IAN ALTMAN	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE BAXTER	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARDEN BUCKLIN-SPORER	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE CHASE BALDOCCHI	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN COHEN	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY FORD	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENN FOX	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSIE HAGEMEISTER	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TACY HAHN	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN HINES PHD	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRICIA KEMP	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLINTON MOLONEY	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LELIA MONROE	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID MYLES PHD	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER NORVIG PHD	BOARD OF DIRECTOR (THRU 06/24)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NADINE PETERSON	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PERCY STUBBS	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MANUEL OLIVA	PRESIDENT AND CEO (THRU 11/24)	45.00	Officer	$227,130	$35,537	$262,667
PADMINI SRINIVASAN	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	45.00	Officer	$187,311	$28,917	$216,228
MELISSA PITKIN	INTERIM CEO	45.00	Officer	$172,414	$26,147	$198,561
GRANT BALLARD	CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER	45.00	Key Emp	$192,175	$35,905	$228,080
ANNE SMITH	DIR. OF INDIVIDUAL PHILANT	45.00	Highest	$158,554	$28,793	$187,347
ELIZABETH CHAMBERLIN	DIR. OF INNOVATION	45.00	Highest	$161,254	$26,028	$187,282
NANCY GAMBLE	DIR. OF INDIVIDUAL PHILANT	45.00	Highest	$156,976	$28,070	$185,046
MARTIN MAGANA	INFORMATICS ENGINEER MANAGER	45.00	Highest	$145,095	$20,124	$165,219
SAMUEL VELOZ	GROUP DIR ECOINFORMATICS	45.00	Highest	$155,308	$7,969	$163,277

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	$31,721,037	$28,629,916	$26,418,840	$3,091,121
2024	$20,739,997	$22,164,862	$20,220,534	$-1,424,865
2023	$17,327,394	$17,099,527	$16,314,082	$227,867
2022	$15,542,320	$15,560,461	$15,844,372	$-18,141
2021	$14,889,659	$14,049,237	$17,452,185	$840,422
2020	$13,281,517	$13,902,238	$14,750,486	$-620,721
2019	$11,955,551	$12,953,829	$15,161,717	$-998,278