The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory is dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats through science and outreach.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$917K
+118.6% YoY
Revenue
$2.0M
+58.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$5K
-11.1% YoY
Expenses
$1.5M
+11.6% YoY
About San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory
Based on IRS filings
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MILPITAS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $917K in total assets. Net investment income was $5K.
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 | $917,123 | $419,569 | $434,769 |
| Revenue | $2,040,487 | $1,288,654 | $1,106,867 |
| Expenses | $1,498,543 | $1,343,147 | $1,263,695 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,268 | $5,925 | $3,798 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Overington | Executive Dir. | 40 | $85,517 |
| Lynne A Trulio | Co-President | 2 | — |
| Bruce Paton | Co-President | 2 | — |
| Debbie Wong | Secretary | 1.25 | — |
| William Whitmer | Treasurer | 2.5 | — |
| Karan Gathani | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Caroline Selfridge | Board Member | 1.25 | — |
| Shubha Tuljapurkar | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Anshuman Mohapatra | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Aguilar Rodriguez | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory?
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MILPITAS, CA. It holds $917K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory?
As of 2024, San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory holds $917K in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue.
Where does San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory operate?
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory has awarded grants in California.
What is San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory's EIN?
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2788588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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