Audubon Nature Institute Foundation
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation's Mission is to raise funds in support of the facilities, programs, and other activities managed by Audubon Nature Institute.
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation at a glance
In short: Audubon Nature Institute Foundation gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.7M), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,675,551
- -71.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,675,551
- -71.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,675,551
- Total assets
- $35,441,683
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Audubon Nature Institute Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Audubon Nature Institute ($1.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Audubon Nature Institute Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2024) to $5.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon Nature Institute New Orleans, LA | Supporting Programs and Operations of the Facilities managed by Audubon Nature Institute | $1,675,551 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,441,683 | $3,921,234 | $1,848,695 | $1,675,551 | 1 | $-541,998 |
| 2023 | $29,528,487 | $649,901 | $5,971,573 | $5,778,098 | 1 | $-239,517 |
| 2022 | $30,911,414 | $1,753,425 | $1,998,417 | $1,780,599 | 1 | $1,685,085 |
| 2021 | $40,562,240 | $1,613,829 | $1,916,319 | $1,682,136 | 1 | $1,411,809 |
| 2020 | $38,185,789 | $4,575,734 | $4,227,643 | $4,016,574 | 2 | $4,538,641 |
About Audubon Nature Institute Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation is led by L Ronald Forman, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
L Ronald Forman
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boysie Bollinger
Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angus Cooper
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles C Teamer Sr. PhD
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Bardell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A Jaeger
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Conkerton
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie P Gottsegen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda G Baum
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter E Moss
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willard L Dumas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P Kotts
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Donald T Bollinger (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Lynes R Sloss (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: William H Kurtz (2020) — Former Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Audubon Nature Institute Foundation
How much does Audubon Nature Institute Foundation give each year?
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.8M across 1 grant.
How large is Audubon Nature Institute Foundation?
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation reported $35.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is Audubon Nature Institute Foundation?
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $35.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Audubon Nature Institute Foundation operate?
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Audubon Nature Institute Foundation's EIN?
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1958248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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