POINT BLUE'S MISSION IS TO CONSERVE BIRDS, OTHER WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH SCIENCE, RESTORATION, OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS. POINT BLUE ADVANCES THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF CONSERVATION BY PROVIDING OBJECTIVE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE TO HABITAT AND WILDLIFE (SEE SCH. O) MANAGERS AND DECISION MAKERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S HIGHEST PRIORITY IS TO REDUCE THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, HABITAT LOSS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS WHILE PROMOTING ADAPTATION TO FUTURE CONDITIONS THROUGH NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS TO BENEFIT WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.4M
+30.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$674K
Grant Count
10
Avg Grant Size
$67K
About Point Reyes Bird Observatory
Based on IRS filings
Point Reyes Bird Observatory is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PETALUMA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $674K. Net investment income was $295K.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,418,840 | $20,220,534 | $16,314,082 |
| Revenue | $31,721,037 | $20,739,997 | $17,327,394 |
| Expenses | $28,629,916 | $22,164,862 | $17,099,527 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $295,001 | $206,301 | $26,206 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Point Reyes Bird Observatory
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Sierra Foothil Conservancy ($196,149), Yurok Tribe ($125,000), Sacramento Valley Conservation ($123,042).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PRESCOTT COLLEGE INC PRESCOTT, AZ | PROTECT MIGRATORY SHOREBIRD HABITAT | $10,000 |
| YUROK TRIBE KLAMATH, CA | ACHIEVING FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND RESTORATION OF TRADITIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS | $125,000 |
| CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES CHICO, CA | WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION | $118,876 |
| CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION | $33,470 |
| NEW VILLAGE OAKLAND (THE NEW VILLAGE) OAKLAND, CA | WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION | $7,528 |
| SACRAMENTO VALLEY CONSERVATION SACRAMENTO, CA | WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION | $123,042 |
| SIERRA FOOTHIL CONSERVANCY MARIPOSA, CA | WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION | $196,149 |
| SISKIYOU LAND TRUST MOUNT SHASTA, CA | WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION | $17,718 |
| UC MERCED MERCED, CA | WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION | $12,546 |
| WHITE BUFFALO LAND TRUST SANTA BARBARA, CA | WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION | $29,733 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE CHADWICK | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| GEOFFREY GORDON-CREED | IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| SHELDON GEN PHD | VICE BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| NICK TIPTON | SECRETARY, CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DAVID ACKERLY PHD | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| IAN ALTMAN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANNE BAXTER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ARDEN BUCKLIN-SPORER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JULIE CHASE BALDOCCHI | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN COHEN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EMILY FORD | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENN FOX | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSIE HAGEMEISTER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TACY HAHN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELLEN HINES PHD | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TRICIA KEMP | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CLINTON MOLONEY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LELIA MONROE | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID MYLES PHD | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PETER NORVIG PHD | BOARD OF DIRECTOR (THRU 06/24) | 2 | — |
| NADINE PETERSON | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PERCY STUBBS | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MANUEL OLIVA | PRESIDENT AND CEO (THRU 11/24) | 45 | $227,130 |
| PADMINI SRINIVASAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 45 | $187,311 |
| MELISSA PITKIN | INTERIM CEO | 45 | $172,414 |
| GRANT BALLARD | CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER | 45 | $192,175 |
| ANNE SMITH | DIR. OF INDIVIDUAL PHILANT | 45 | $158,554 |
| ELIZABETH CHAMBERLIN | DIR. OF INNOVATION | 45 | $161,254 |
| NANCY GAMBLE | DIR. OF INDIVIDUAL PHILANT | 45 | $156,976 |
| MARTIN MAGANA | INFORMATICS ENGINEER MANAGER | 45 | $145,095 |
| SAMUEL VELOZ | GROUP DIR ECOINFORMATICS | 45 | $155,308 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Reyes Bird Observatory?
Point Reyes Bird Observatory is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PETALUMA, CA. It holds $26.4M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Point Reyes Bird Observatory?
As of 2025, Point Reyes Bird Observatory holds $26.4M in total assets with $31.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $674K in 2025.
Where does Point Reyes Bird Observatory operate?
Point Reyes Bird Observatory has awarded grants in Arizona, California.
What size grants does Point Reyes Bird Observatory award?
In 2025, Point Reyes Bird Observatory awarded 10 grants totaling $674K — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Point Reyes Bird Observatory's EIN?
Point Reyes Bird Observatory's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1594250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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