The National Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City that protects birds and the places they need throughout the Americas. Established in 1905 as the National Association of Audubon Societies, the organization adopted its current name in 1940. The organization operates as a parent entity to a network of affiliated organizations and maintains a staff of approximately 1,082 employees supported by approximately 10,000 volunteers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$622.2M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.8M
+40.5% YoY
Grant Count
169
+47.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-4.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
The organization's work encompasses conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. The organization employs science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation strategies to achieve its mission.
The organization's 2023–2028 Strategic Plan establishes measurable conservation milestones and incorporates conservation and culture in a unified approach. The plan reflects the organization's commitment to building internal strengths through organizational values and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) conservation principles.
Grantmaking
The National Audubon Society makes grants to support conservation work. Recent grant recipients have included:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization's grantmaking activities span multiple states, with documented funding activity in California, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and other regions throughout the Americas. The organization operates through a network of state chapters and local affiliates.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $622,238,458
- Total Revenue: $150,000,000
- Total Expenses: $173,000,000
- Total Liabilities: $50,800,000
As of June 2023:
- Total Assets: $613,617,412
- Total Revenue: $156,129,262
- Total Expenses: $158,887,356
Grant Activity (2023):
- Total Giving: $8,966,047
The organization receives funding from foundations and other nonprofits. Investment income and program service revenue contribute to the organization's financial base.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $622,238,458 | $613,617,412 | $574,552,686 |
| Revenue | $149,874,174 | $156,129,262 | $150,045,491 |
| Expenses | $173,342,000 | $158,887,356 | $145,998,273 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,210,446 | $3,370,254 | $13,786,574 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elizabeth Gray serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH M GRAY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $924,687 |
| SUSAN BELL | CHAIR | 8 | — |
| GEORGE S GOLUMBESKI | VICE CHAIR | 8 | — |
| KATHY SULLIVAN | VICE CHAIR | 8 | — |
| SUSAN ORR | SECRETARY | 8 | — |
| VICTOR L HYMES | DIRECTOR/TREASURER (AS OF 10/23) | 8 | — |
| ANNA RIGGS | TREASURER (THRU 10/23)/DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| ANNE BECKETT | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| RODNEY BROWN | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| SHELLY CIHAN | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| JOHANNA FUENTES | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| KEVIN HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| JESSICA HELLMANN | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| RICHARD H LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| STEFFANIE MUNGUIA | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| ANGEL ORTIZ | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| THERESA PELLA | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| R CYNTHIA PRUETT | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| DIANE ROSS-LEECH | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| PHIL SWAN | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| LILI TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| BERNARDO VARGAS-GIBSONE | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| JOSEPH WATTS | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| INGRID M MILNE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $346,813 |
| NEETA D HATLEY | VP, CONTROLLER, TREASURY & FIN OPS | 40 | $239,346 |
| CHARLOTTE D YOUNG | VP & GENERAL COUNSEL (AS OF 05/23) | 40 | $220,264 |
| MARSHALL JOHNSON | CHIEF CONSERVATION OFFICER | 40 | $380,758 |
| MAXINE G SOMERVILLE | CHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER | 40 | $399,363 |
| BETTY Y SU THRU 0424 | CHIEF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION OFF. | 40 | $346,270 |
| AMY B SOBEL THRU 1023 | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FLYWAYS | 40 | $303,916 |
| ALLISON E VOGT | CHIEF STRATEGY INTEGRATION OFFICER | 40 | $304,974 |
| MARCO S CARBONE | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $297,275 |
| LORRAINE A SCIARRA | VP AND GENERAL COUNSEL (THRU 03/23) | — | $326,870 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has announced multiple grant awards and conservation initiatives:
Audubon received grants to survey imperiled marsh birds and measure marsh restoration success in Maryland
Audubon Receives Grant to Survey Imperiled Marsh Birds & Measure Marsh RestorationAudubon received grants to monitor innovative salt marsh restoration in Somerset County
Audubon Receives Grant to Survey Imperiled Marsh Birds & Measure Marsh RestorationThe 2026 Audubon in Action and Audubon Collaborative Grant Projects were announced, supporting conservation work across multiple chapters
Audubon Receives Grant to Survey Imperiled Marsh Birds & Measure Marsh RestorationCalifornia Chapter recipients were announced for 2026 Audubon in Action and Collaborative Grants
2026 Audubon in Action and Audubon Collaborative Grant Projects | AudubonNearly $1 million was awarded to Audubon conservation projects in Connecticut and New York
2026 Audubon in Action and Audubon Collaborative Grant Projects | AudubonSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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