Birdlife International
To conserve wild birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, by working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources
Birdlife International at a glance
In short: Birdlife International gave $1.3M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $320K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,279,938
- -58.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $319,985
- -47.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $110,480
- Total assets
- $51,151,829
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Birdlife International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Audubon Society ($1.1M). Together the top 4 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 22 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Birdlife International gives
- Giving grew 302% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $319K (2021) to $4.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Audubon Society New York, NY | — | $1,052,213 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | — | $178,549 |
| Missouri Botanic Gardens St. Louis, MO | — | $42,411 |
| Bat Conservation International Inc Austin, TX | — | $6,765 |
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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 | $51,151,829 | $41,292,150 | $39,838,743 | $1,279,938 | 4 | $677,004 |
| 2023 | $46,964,692 | $45,618,931 | $37,968,868 | $3,046,594 | 5 | $580,815 |
| 2022 | $37,749,083 | $48,676,429 | $38,707,696 | $4,854,776 | 6 | $113,602 |
| 2021 | $30,044,970 | $32,892,251 | $33,465,177 | $318,732 | 3 | $90,122 |
| 2020 | $29,576,679 | $35,776,106 | $31,471,213 | $626,536 | 4 | $82,684 |
About Birdlife International
Based on IRS filings
Birdlife International is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $677K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Birdlife International is led by M Harper, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2022); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M Harper
Chief Executive Officer
Vice President of Regions & Pccd → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$139K (2022) → $203K (2024)
V Dharmarajah
Regional Director of Asia
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $152K (2024)
C Sands
Director of Global Communications
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$127K (2024)
H Bull
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$168K (2020) → $173K (2024)
E McAdams
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$262K (2022) → $309K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: I Davidson (2020–2023) — Regional Director & Americas
- Former: P Zurita (2020–2022) — CEO
- Former: M Heath (2020–2021) — Director of Science & Policy
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $309K, to E McAdams (Chief Development Officer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Birdlife International
How much does Birdlife International give each year?
Birdlife International gave $1.3M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 5 grants.
What is Birdlife International's typical grant size?
Birdlife International's median grant in 2024 was $110,480, and its average grant was $319,985, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Birdlife International give grants?
Birdlife International gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
How large is Birdlife International?
Birdlife International reported $51.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $41.3M.
What is Birdlife International?
Birdlife International is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals. It holds $51.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Birdlife International's EIN?
Birdlife International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-0175797. 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 November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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