Marin Audubon Society
The Marin Audubon Society is dedicated to active participation in conservation, environmental education, and enjoyment of our natural heritage. We advocate sound land and water resource planning, and act to restore, enhance, and safeguard our wetlands and other natural habitats. Birds and other wildlife are the indicators of the health or our environment, and we remain committed to their protection and preservation.
Marin Audubon Society at a glance
In short: Marin Audubon Society gave $45K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $22,500
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $9,513,977
- +29.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Marin Audubon Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Point Blue Conservation Scien ($25K). Together the top 2 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Point Blue Conservation Scien Petaluma, CA | Conserve Birds & Other Wildlife | $25,000 |
| Breeding Bird Atlas Novato, CA | Bird Species Analysis | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,513,977 | $2,200,421 | $690,971 | $45,000 | 2 | $103,118 |
| 2024 | $7,376,758 | $1,005,699 | $563,461 | — | — | $70,918 |
| 2023 | $6,818,822 | $936,983 | $991,758 | — | — | $63,793 |
| 2022 | $6,793,502 | $878,514 | $633,958 | — | — | $120,074 |
| 2021 | $6,899,489 | $733,695 | $597,017 | — | — | $65,892 |
| 2019 | $6,246,637 | $900,601 | $680,824 | — | — | $45,231 |
About Marin Audubon Society
Based on IRS filings
Marin Audubon Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Mill Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $103K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marin Audubon Society is led by Barbara Salzman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Salzman
President
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lowell Sykes
Director
Propty at Large → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hinz
Director
The Rail Editor → Membershp Chair, 2021
Membershp Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellena Ochoa
Director
Volunteer Coordinator → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jude Stalker
Director
Special Prj Ch → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Raives
Director
Real Property → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Anderson
Director
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Pence
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cary Sparks
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane Schram
Director
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Waterman
Vice President
Speaker Series → Vice President & Rail Editor, 2021
Vice President & Rail Editor → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leila Lanctot
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Jarocki
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Elyse Omernick (2019–2024) — Outreach
- Former: Roger Harris (2021–2024) — Conservation Ch
- Former: Clint Kellner (2022–2024) — Property Mgt
- Former: Edward Nute (2023) — Property Mgt
- Former: Mike Anderson (2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Thomas (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Ed Nute (2019–2022) — Property Mgt
- Former: Julia Stalker (2019–2022) — Special Prj Ch
- Former: Melissa Crowe (2021) — Speaker Series
- Former: Barbara Demeter (2019) — Membershp Chair
- Former: David Chenoweth (2019) — Publicity & Web
- Former: Jane Medley (2019) — Field Trip Char
- Former: Phil Peterson (2019) — Consrv Co Chair
- Former: Susan Winston (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Marin Audubon Society
How much does Marin Audubon Society give each year?
Marin Audubon Society gave $45K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Marin Audubon Society?
Marin Audubon Society reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Marin Audubon Society?
Marin Audubon Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Mill Valley, CA. It holds $9.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Marin Audubon Society operate?
Marin Audubon Society has awarded grants in California.
What is Marin Audubon Society's EIN?
Marin Audubon Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6076664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
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