THE BOREAL SONGBIRD INITIATIVE IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF NORTH AMERICA'S BOREAL FOREST TO BIRDS, OTHER WILDLIFE, AND THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$56K
-89.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$340K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$340K
About Boreal Songbird Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Boreal Songbird Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $56K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $340K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $56,432 | $535,363 | $3,462,236 |
| Revenue | $1,239 | $1,017,442 | $1,922,270 |
| Expenses | $352,671 | $3,161,800 | $5,532,655 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Resources Legacy Foundation ($340,411).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RESOURCES LEGACY FOUNDATION SACRAMENTO, CA | EDUCATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CANADA'S BOREAL FOREST. | $340,411 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM STRATTON | CHAIR, PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| TIM RICHARDSON | SECRETARY AND TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| BRUCE LOURIE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MAGGIE WENTE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LANE NOTHMAN | ASIGNEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boreal Songbird Initiative?
Boreal Songbird Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $56K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Boreal Songbird Initiative?
As of 2024, Boreal Songbird Initiative holds $56K in total assets with $1K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $340K in 2024.
Where does Boreal Songbird Initiative operate?
Boreal Songbird Initiative has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Boreal Songbird Initiative award?
In 2024, Boreal Songbird Initiative awarded 1 grants totaling $340K — an average of about $340K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Boreal Songbird Initiative's EIN?
Boreal Songbird Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2158784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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