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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY.

What the amendment changed

Compared with the return it replaced , filed 7 November 2025. matched by us Only the Part I totals and the names listed in Part VII are compared. We relate returns by organization, tax year and form, and order them by each return's own timestamp; the filer's own "amended return" checkbox is a separate fact.

Both are the same on the two returns, so the amendment changed something else.

Totals

Total revenue
$26,955,379
Total expenses
$29,458,453
Contributions and grants received
$25,627,889
Grants paid
$6,727,399
Program service revenue
$553,000
Investment income
$608,081
Other revenue
$166,409
Total assets, end of year
$22,595,079
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,601,265
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$19,993,814
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$22,215,859
Management and general expenses
$4,840,649
Fundraising expenses
$2,401,945
Program service expenses (Part III)
$22,215,859

Program services were 75.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $6,030,572

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $8,867,226

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $10,730,091

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $734,965

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Bird Conservation Projects

    total $553,000 · related or exempt $553,000

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $273,267 · excluded $273,267

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $9,746,680

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $9,411,866

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $334,814 · other assets $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $334,814 · excluded $334,814

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $166,409 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $166,409

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $166,409

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $3,685,768 · program services $3,685,768

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $3,041,631 · program services $3,041,631

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $871,282 · program services $68,787 · management and general $736,370 · fundraising $66,125

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $12,074,516 · program services $9,579,173 · management and general $1,115,689 · fundraising $1,379,654

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $173,513 · program services $126,069 · management and general $26,645 · fundraising $20,799

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,973,311 · program services $1,433,748 · management and general $303,017 · fundraising $236,546

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $884,775 · program services $642,851 · management and general $135,864 · fundraising $106,060

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $72,790 · program services $35,712 · management and general $34,018 · fundraising $3,060

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $290,446 · management and general $290,446

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $59,326 · management and general $59,326

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $688,283 · program services $468,705 · management and general $177,488 · fundraising $42,090

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $505,686 · program services $340,159 · management and general $26,830 · fundraising $138,697

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $336,502 · management and general $292,621 · fundraising $43,881

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $695,912 · program services $132,433 · management and general $559,300 · fundraising $4,179

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $502,443 · program services $146,271 · management and general $355,215 · fundraising $957

  • 17 · Travel

    total $1,123,250 · program services $911,056 · management and general $171,289 · fundraising $40,905

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $448,095 · program services $102,018 · management and general $341,645 · fundraising $4,432

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $19,859 · management and general $19,859

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $62,374 · management and general $62,374

  • 24a · Other expenses: Publications

    total $1,146,876 · program services $771,466 · management and general $60,850 · fundraising $314,560

  • 24b · Other expenses: Field work costs

    total $762,504 · program services $690,701 · management and general $71,803

  • 24c · Other expenses: Bad debt

    total $39,311 · program services $39,311

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $4,678,342 · end of year $2,722,158

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $533,198 · end of year $357,906

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $6,062,422 · end of year $7,851,027

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $300,000

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $245,485 · end of year $11,416

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $258,650

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $41,420

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $57,475 · end of year $217,230

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $11,441,030 · end of year $10,961,427

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $336,869 · end of year $173,915

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,605,818 · end of year $2,420,248

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $42,060 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $238,074 · end of year $181,017

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $13,785,109 · end of year $13,018,894

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $7,683,760 · end of year $6,974,920

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) takes bold action to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Inspired by the wonder of birds, we achieve lasting results for the bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet's fragile climate. Our every action is underpinned by science, strengthened by partnerships, and rooted in the belief that diverse perspectives yield stronger results. Founded as a nonprofit organization in 1994, ABC remains committed to safeguarding birds for generations to come.

Activities or mission (Part I)

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) takes bold action to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.

  • Bird Conservation Programs - ABC takes bold action to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Inspired by the wonder of birds, we achieve lasting results for the bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet's fragile climate. Our every action is underpinned by science, strengthened by partnerships, and rooted in the belief that diverse perspectives yield stronger results.

    Expenses $18,829,814 · Grants $6,717,399 · Revenue $553,000

  • Education and Outreach - ABC disseminates bird conservation information and news through our printed publications, websites and other digital platforms, and participation in birding and bird conservation events. Through our Together for Birds initiative, we welcome everyone to enjoy and conserve birds, including through our Conservation Fellowship program.

    Expenses $3,386,045 · Grants $10,000

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Jeffrey Peters

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kacy Ray

    VP of Operations and Board Secretary

    Total calculated
    $177,699
    From this org
    $145,395
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $32,304
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $145,174
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $221
    Deferred
    $2,000
    Nontaxable benefits
    $30,304
    Filer's total
    $177,699

  • Larry Selzer

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michael J Parr

    President

    Total calculated
    $348,026
    From this org
    $311,704
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $36,322
    Hours/week
    30

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $309,645
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $2,059
    Deferred
    $2,000
    Nontaxable benefits
    $34,322
    Filer's total
    $348,026

  • Amy Tan

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Annie Novak

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Carl Safina

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • David Hartwell

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jonathan Franzen

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Josh Lerner

    DIrector

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kim Kaufman

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Maribel Guevara

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Martha Boudreau

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mike Doss

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Walter Vergara

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Angela Modrick

    VP of Finance

    Total calculated
    $169,953
    From this org
    $167,953
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,000
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $167,437
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $516
    Deferred
    $2,000
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $169,953

  • Richard Callaghan

    CFO (part year)

    Total calculated
    $175,604
    From this org
    $175,604
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $125,843
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $49,761
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $175,604

  • Clare Nielsen

    VP Communications

    Total calculated
    $199,349
    From this org
    $177,862
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,487
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $177,213
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $649
    Deferred
    $600
    Nontaxable benefits
    $20,887
    Filer's total
    $199,349

  • Daniel Lebbin

    VP International

    Total calculated
    $200,592
    From this org
    $164,270
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $36,322
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $164,056
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $214
    Deferred
    $2,000
    Nontaxable benefits
    $34,322
    Filer's total
    $200,592

  • Emily Jo Williams

    VP North American Birds

    Total calculated
    $177,576
    From this org
    $147,272
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $30,304
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $146,514
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $758
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $30,304
    Filer's total
    $177,576

  • Erin Chen

    VP Development

    Total calculated
    $234,795
    From this org
    $232,795
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,000
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $232,586
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $209
    Deferred
    $2,000
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $234,795

  • Shawn Graff

    VP Great Lakes

    Total calculated
    $201,753
    From this org
    $185,155
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,598
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $184,219
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $936
    Deferred
    $2,000
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,598
    Filer's total
    $201,753

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment

Answered no

  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment
Richard Callaghan, CFO, received a severance payment of $49,400 during the 2024 calendar year.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
23 February 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.1
Source object
202620549349300412

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