Golden Gate Bird Alliance Prev Golden Gate Audubon Society Inc

EIN: 946086896 501(c)(3) Environment

Berkeley, CA

Total Revenue
$3,630,497
Total Expenses
$1,144,108
Total Assets
$3,378,834
Net Assets
$3,239,755
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1917
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Christina Tarr
Phone
5108432222
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Golden Gate Bird Alliance Prev Golden Gate Audubon Society Inc, founded in 1917, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 227% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.5M, a strong 68% operating margin.

Mission

Through education, conservation, and habitat restoration, Golden Gate Bird Alliance protects native bird populations and their habitats in San Francisco and the north and western portions of Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $239,996

Communications:Golden Gate Bird Alliances communication program serves our members and supporters with print and online publications, active social media accounts, the SF Bay Osprey Cam, and...

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Communications:Golden Gate Bird Alliances communication program serves our members and supporters with print and online publications, active social media accounts, the SF Bay Osprey Cam, and campaigns on conservation issues. The communications program also supports all conservation and education efforts of the organization. The Gull, our print publication is published four times a year and distributed to over 6000 households. Social media accounts reached over 60,000 people during the fiscal year, through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The Osprey Cam, which features a nest on Richmonds Whirly Crane, saw over 60,000 visitors on the website and through YouTube as the pair successfully fledged three young birds.

Program 2
Expenses: $166,822

Adult Education:Adult Education includes in-person lectures, video-conference presentation, field trips, and a monthly speaker series. We strive to develop and elevate conservation leaders of color...

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Adult Education:Adult Education includes in-person lectures, video-conference presentation, field trips, and a monthly speaker series. We strive to develop and elevate conservation leaders of color to better serve their communities and our collective birding community. Secondarily, we aim to cultivate conservation leaders from other underrepresented communities: members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, and people from marginalized socio-economic groups.This Birding For Everyone Fellowship is intended to nurture diverse leadership within the Golden Gate Bird Alliance (GGBA) community by reducing financial and social barriers to participation in the GGBAs adult education offerings.

Program 3
Expenses: $116,128

Youth Education:Eco-Education is Golden Gate Bird Alliances award-winning youth program. Our educators and volunteers bring birds, bugs, and ecosystems to life through in-class lessons and field...

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Youth Education:Eco-Education is Golden Gate Bird Alliances award-winning youth program. Our educators and volunteers bring birds, bugs, and ecosystems to life through in-class lessons and field trips around the Bay Area. By bringing students into nature and fostering exploration through focused learning objectives, we are cultivating the next generation of nature-lovers and advocates.The core Eco-Education program is focused on 3rd-5th graders and provides 4 in-class visits and 3 field trips. The curriculum follows the water-cycle through the watershed, visiting a marsh, creek, and beach. Students are encouraged to think about how animals and plants interact and how humans play a role in the ecosystem.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,229,295
Program Service Revenue $239,962
Investment Income $132,811
Other Revenue $28,429
TOTAL REVENUE $3,630,497

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,361
Salaries & Benefits $677,490
Fundraising Expenses $91,449
Program Expenses $721,224
Other Expenses $465,257
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,144,108

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,630,497 $1,111,349 +2.3%
Expenses $1,144,108 $1,092,940 +0.0%
Net Income $2,486,389 $18,409 +134.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
17
Volunteers
1217

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
$0
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Christina Tarr President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Wand Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Okon Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Derek Heins Treasurer 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jess Beebe Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Callaway Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Blake Edgar Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angie Geiger Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kenneth Hillian Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Lawrence Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan MacWhorter Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sharol Nelson-Embry Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Powell Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laurie Sample Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN PHILLIPS Exec Director 40.00
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 $3,630,497 $1,144,108 $3,378,834 $2,486,389
2024 $1,111,349 $1,092,940 $807,493 $18,409
2023 $871,470 $1,051,657 $822,314 $-180,187
2022 $844,610 $954,468 $812,120 $-109,858
2021 $637,763 $771,463 $1,096,365 $-133,700
2020 $541,728 $637,989 $1,096,386 $-96,261
2019 $711,554 $605,304 $1,098,435 $106,250
2018 $647,297 $531,707 $1,001,487 $115,590
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