The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc
To support and benefit cornell university, more specifically to support the activities and programs of the cornell laboratory of ornithology, an administrative and academic unit of the university.
The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc at a glance
In short: The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,783,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,783,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,783,000
- Total assets
- $130,787,615
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc
Celebrate Urban Birds Mini-Grants
The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc
Amount
US $250 - US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative: Request for Proposals Grant
The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc
Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornell University ($1.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2023) to $2.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | To provide operating funds to the college's lab of ornithology | $1,783,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,787,615 | $2,805,198 | $1,796,000 | $1,783,000 | 1 | $2,507,602 |
| 2023 | $111,599,577 | $2,232,446 | $1,803,366 | $1,783,000 | 1 | $2,069,664 |
| 2022 | $95,439,157 | $17,816,509 | $2,610,175 | $2,610,000 | 1 | $2,538,740 |
| 2021 | $96,861,691 | $19,922,954 | $1,900,008 | $1,900,000 | 1 | $2,320,913 |
| 2020 | $56,782,103 | $5,945,266 | $16,217 | — | — | $1,854,218 |
About The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc is a public charity, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $130.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $2.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc is led by Edwin Morgens, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edwin Morgens
President
Director & President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Walker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Berry
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Adelson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Houlton
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Macaulay
Vice President & Treasurer
Director, V.p. & Treasurer → V.p. & Treasurer, 2022
V.p. & Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip H. Bartels
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell B. Faucett
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Syer
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Fred Van Sickle (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Wendell L. Bryce (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc
How much does The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc give each year?
The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 1 grant.
How large is The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc?
The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc reported $130.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
Where does The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc operate?
The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc's EIN?
The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1979945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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