Virginia Society of Ornithology
to encourage the systematic study of birds in Virginia, to stimulate interest in birds, and to assist the conservation of wildlife and other natural resources
Virginia Society of Ornithology at a glance
In short: Virginia Society of Ornithology gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,500
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,500
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $684,254
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Virginia Society of Ornithology funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Bird Conservancey ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $8K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Bird Conservancey The Plains, VA | Motus Tracking | $6,500 |
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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 | $684,254 | $137,798 | $240,686 | $6,500 | 1 | $12,160 |
| 2024 | $787,142 | $182,375 | $206,604 | $6,210 | Total only | $13,410 |
| 2023 | $811,271 | $175,214 | $61,546 | $7,668 | Total only | $5,614 |
| 2022 | $697,603 | $131,898 | $45,282 | $7,052 | Total only | $60 |
| 2021 | $610,989 | $474,390 | $36,985 | — | — | $396 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Virginia Society of Ornithology
Based on IRS filings
Virginia Society of Ornithology is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Williamsburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $684K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Virginia Society of Ornithology is led by Diane Lepkowski, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Lepkowski
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Koerner Perry
Director
Director & Webmaster → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Babineau
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bulluck
Director Ending
Director → Director Ending, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Day
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Hoel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Newberry
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Anthony
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Bell
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Peele
Director Starting
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Richardson
Director Starting
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dixie Sommers
Treasurer
Director & Newsletter Editor → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Kenny
Secretary Ending
Secretary → Secretary Ending, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Devan
Membership Secretary
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Albrecht-Malinger
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Currin
Secretary Starting
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Bill Williams (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Christine Bolgiano (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: William Leighty (2024) — Director
- Former: Bill Leighty (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Alan Williams (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ellison Orcutt (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Faye Cooper (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jessica Ruthenberg (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Patti Reum (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Bolgiano (2022) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Jacobson (2021) — Director to June
- Former: Dan Beiker (2021) — President
- Former: Eileen Geller (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: James Fox (2021) — Vice President
- Former: JenniferJohn Styrsky (2021) — Director & Raven Editor
- Former: Richard Rowe (2021) — Director
- Former: Terri Cuthriell (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Virginia Society of Ornithology
How much does Virginia Society of Ornithology give each year?
Virginia Society of Ornithology gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $6K in grants paid.
How large is Virginia Society of Ornithology?
Virginia Society of Ornithology reported $684K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $138K.
What is Virginia Society of Ornithology?
Virginia Society of Ornithology is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Williamsburg, VA. It holds $684K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Virginia Society of Ornithology operate?
Virginia Society of Ornithology has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Virginia Society of Ornithology's EIN?
Virginia Society of Ornithology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1081406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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