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Birdscaribbean

Grantmaker Natick, MA EIN: 03-0455080 Website

To promote the scientific study and conservation of Caribbean birds and their habitats.

Birdscaribbean at a glance

Total assets
$841,894
+13.3% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$984,117
+48.6% vs 2023
Net investment income (2024)
$38,301
+798.5% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$877,981
+22.6% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

How to apply to Birdscaribbean

Who Birdscaribbean funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

States

Cities

Green Cove SpringsBoise

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K2 grants2020 1 grant2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2021) to $85K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Environmental Protection in the Caribbean Green Cove Springs, FLBlack-capped Petrel work$23,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$841,894$984,117$877,981——$38,301
2023$743,239$662,339$716,062——$4,263
2022$737,747$736,561$566,212——$1,031
2021$538,375$460,635$399,127$23,0001$4,687
2020$471,580$428,802$381,778$85,3962$878

About Birdscaribbean

Based on IRS filings

Birdscaribbean is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Natick, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $842K in total assets. Net investment income was $38K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Birdscaribbean is led by Adrianne Tossas, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Adrianne Tossas

    President

    Director → President, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    $22K (2024)

  • Lisa Sorenson

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $60K (2020) → $60K (2024)

  • Joe Wunderle

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jacqueline Andre

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Terry Root

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Ewert

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Butcher

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Niren Sirohi

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Dobson

    Past President

    President → Past President, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicholas Sorenson

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrea Thomen

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Natalya Lawrence

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Justin Proctor (2020–2022) — Vice President
  • Former: Emma Lewis (2021–2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Jennifer Wheeler (2020–2021) — Financial Officer
  • Former: Ancilleno Davis (2020) — Director
  • Former: Hannah Madden (2020) — Secretary

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

Lisa Sorenson — Executive Director: $60KLisa SorensonExecutive Director$60KAdrianne Tossas — President: $22KAdrianne TossasPresident$22K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Lisa Sorenson (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Birdscaribbean

How large is Birdscaribbean?

Birdscaribbean reported $842K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $984K.

What is Birdscaribbean?

Birdscaribbean is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Natick, MA. It holds $842K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Birdscaribbean operate?

Birdscaribbean has awarded grants in Florida, Idaho.

What is Birdscaribbean's EIN?

Birdscaribbean's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0455080. 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

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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