SEE SCHEDULE OTHE AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY (AOS) IS AN INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT CONNECTS ORNITHOLOGISTS, SCIENCE, AND BIRD CONSERVATION BY SUPPORTING SCIENCE THAT ADVANCES THE UNDERSTANDING AND CONSERVATION OF BIRDS, PROMOTING BROAD ACCESS TO ORNITHOLOGICAL SCIENCE, SUPPORTING ORNITHOLOGISTS THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREER PATHS, AND FOSTERING A WELCOMING, DIVERSE, SUPPORTIVE, AND DYNAMIC ORNITHOLOGICAL COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.7M
+19.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$57K
+43.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+7.5% YoY
About American Ornithological Society
Based on IRS filings
American Ornithological Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,686,627 | $29,078,708 | $24,614,247 |
| Revenue | $2,263,644 | $1,345,416 | $1,347,451 |
| Expenses | $1,731,416 | $1,600,796 | $1,560,069 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,288,044 | $523,490 | $439,298 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
25 open opportunities from American Ornithological Society
AOS Student Research Grants
AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AOS-Sponsored Student Memberships
AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Conservation Practitioner Award Grant
AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Louisiana State University Office of Sponsored Programs ($30,000), University of Florida ($15,000), University of Connecticut ($7,100).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | RESEARCH GRANTS SUPPORTING STUDENT AOS MEMBERS BASED ON THE QUALITY OF THE RESEARCH AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR APPLICATION | $5,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS, CT | RESEARCH GRANTS SUPPORTING STUDENT AOS MEMBERS BASED ON THE QUALITY OF THE RESEARCH AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR APPLICATION | $7,100 |
| LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS BATON ROUGE, LA | KESSEL FELLOWSHIP FOR EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS PROVIDING TWO YEARS OF SUPPORT FOR THE FULL RANGE OF ORNITHOLOGICAL RESEARCH AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR APPLICATION. | $30,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GAINESVILLE, FL | KESSEL FELLOWSHIP FOR EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS PROVIDING TWO YEARS OF SUPPORT FOR THE FULL RANGE OF ORNITHOLOGICAL RESEARCH AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR APPLICATION | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEN C OWEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,000 |
| COLLEEN HANDEL | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| SARA R MORRIS | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 3 | — |
| SUSHMA REDDY | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| MATTHEW CARLING | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER BALAKRISHNAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SAHAS BARVE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSE MARIA CARDOSO DA SILVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNA CHALFOUN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY CHEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN COVINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACOB DRUCKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAMILA GOMEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FAIZA HAFEEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN MENNILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRISTINA MIYAKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LUIS SANDOVAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLISON SHULTZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN R BEISSINGER | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KATHY MARTIN | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL S WEBSTER | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| EMILY B COHEN | DIRECTOR - TERM | 1 | — |
| JUAN FRANCISCO ORNELAS | DIRECTOR - TERM | 1 | — |
| DAIZABURO SHIZUKA | DIRECTOR - TERM | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER WALSH | DIRECTOR - TERM | 1 | — |
| OLIVIA WANG | DIRECTOR - TERM | 1 | — |
| JUDITH SCARL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO | 40 | $165,940 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Ornithological Society?
American Ornithological Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $34.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Ornithological Society?
As of 2024, American Ornithological Society holds $34.7M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $57K in 2024.
Where does American Ornithological Society operate?
American Ornithological Society has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska, New York, Wisconsin.
What size grants does American Ornithological Society award?
In 2024, American Ornithological Society awarded 4 grants totaling $57K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Ornithological Society's EIN?
American Ornithological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6019246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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