Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
BIRD RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION IN THE WESTERN LAKE MICHIGAN REGION OF THE UNITED STATES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$328K
+152.2% YoY
Revenue
$557K
+116.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$4K
+2.2% YoY
Expenses
$370K
-16.1% YoY
About Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
Based on IRS filings
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory is a nonprofit organization, based in PORT WASHINGTON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $328K in total assets. Net investment income was $4K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $328,338 | $130,210 | $313,470 |
| Revenue | $557,024 | $257,823 | $299,866 |
| Expenses | $370,238 | $441,083 | $156,062 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,233 | $4,142 | $-5,664 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN ANHALT | CORPORATE TR | — | — |
| LAUREL CUTRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| NICHOLAS GALL | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| SHAWN GRAFF | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| JILL KUNSMANN | CORPORATE SE | — | — |
| BRITTANY PETERS | VICE CHAIR | — | — |
| JENNIFER ROTHSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| SUSAN SCHMACHER | CEO & BOARD | — | — |
| CARL SCHWARTZ | PAST CHAIR | — | — |
| ANDREW STRUCK | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Lake Michigan Bird Observatory?
As of 2024, Lake Michigan Bird Observatory holds $328K in total assets with $557K in annual revenue.
Where does Lake Michigan Bird Observatory operate?
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Lake Michigan Bird Observatory's EIN?
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2924873. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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