Wilson Ornithological Society
The Wilson Ornithological Society is an organization of about 1500 members broadly interested in the scientific study and conservation of birds. The society publishes a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal of global scope, hosts an annual conference of scientific presentations and professional workshops, and provides numerous grants supporting research and mentoring of ornithologists at all career stages.
Wilson Ornithological Society at a glance
In short: Wilson Ornithological Society gave $26K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,644
- +141.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,411
- -39.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,072
- Total assets
- $4,206,382
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (41% 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 Wilson Ornithological Society
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Wilson Ornithological Society
George A. Hall / Harold F. Mayfield Grant
Wilson Ornithological Society
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Jed Burtt Undergraduate Mentoring Grants
Wilson Ornithological Society
Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Paul A. Stewart Grants
Wilson Ornithological Society
Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Wilson Ornithological Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Ornithological Council ($11K). Together the top 4 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wilson Ornithological Society gives
- Giving grew 133% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $26K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ornithological Council Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted General Operating Grant | $10,500 |
| Field Inclusive Inc Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted General Operating Grant | $5,144 |
| Department of Biological Sciences Texas Tech Lubbock, TX | Unrestricted General Operating Grant | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado - Boulder Boulder, CO | Unrestricted General Operating Grant | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,206,382 | $499,953 | $504,421 | $25,644 | 4 | $274,950 |
| 2023 | $4,073,688 | $318,506 | $359,113 | $10,620 | 1 | $126,272 |
| 2022 | $3,675,984 | $534,675 | $360,132 | $10,000 | 1 | $360,660 |
| 2021 | $4,615,639 | $431,672 | $316,965 | $11,000 | 1 | $268,505 |
| 2020 | $4,192,369 | $343,406 | $207,253 | $16,000 | 1 | $188,929 |
About Wilson Ornithological Society
Based on IRS filings
Wilson Ornithological Society is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Topeka, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $275K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wilson Ornithological Society is led by Daniel Klem Jr., President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 32 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Klem Jr.
President
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2022
First Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clait E. Braun
Part Past President
Councilor → Participating Past Presidents, 2022
Participating Past Presidents → Part Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
E. Dale Kennedy
Part Past President
Councilor → Participating Past Presidents, 2022
Participating Past Presidents → Part Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jameson F. Chace
Part Past President
President → Participating Past Presidents, 2022
Participating Past Presidents → Part Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C. Kricher
Part Past President
Councilor → Participating Past Presidents, 2022
Participating Past Presidents → Part Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey A. Walters
Secretary
Secretary → Officer, 2021
Officer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margret I. Hatch
Treasurer
Treasurer → Officer, 2021
Officer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark E. Deutschlander
Part Past President
Councilor → Participating Past Presidents, 2022
Participating Past Presidents → Part Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Curry
Part Past President
Councilor → Participating Past Presidents, 2022
Participating Past Presidents → Part Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara R. Morris
Part Past President
Councilor → Participating Past Presidents, 2022
Participating Past Presidents → Part Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. O'Connell
Immediate Past President
President → Participating Past Presidents, 2023
Participating Past Presidents → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William E. Davis Jr.
Part Past President
Councilor → Participating Past Presidents, 2022
Participating Past Presidents → Part Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Auriel Fournier
First Vice President
Officer → Second Vice President, 2022
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernesto Ruelas Inzunza
Co-Editor in Chief
Councilor → Journal Editor, 2023
Journal Editor → Co-Editor in Chief, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juita Martinez
Elected Councilor
Councilor → Elected Councilor, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tykee James
Elected Councilor
Councilor → Elected Councilor, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Tan
Elected Councilor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura-Marie Koitsch
Councilor
Elected Councilor → Councilor, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Russo
Elected Councilor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sushma Reddy
Councilor
Elected Councilor → Councilor, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Sidare
Councilor
Student Councilor → Councilor, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Letitia Reichart
Second Vice President
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Macpherson
Councilor
Elected Councilor → Councilor, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Stantial
Councilor
Elected Councilor → Councilor, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina McNew
Councilor
Elected Councilor → Councilor, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Beehler
Book Review Editor
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Hinshaw
Libraian
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jess McLaughlin
Councilor
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Ralston
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Cockle
Co-Editor in Chief
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Halley
Councilor
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rafael Marcondes
Councilor
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Daniel Baldasarre (2020–2023) — Elected Councilor
- Former: Jennie Duberstein (2020–2023) — Elected Councilor
- Former: Medhavi Ambardar (2020–2023) — Elected Councilor
- Former: Charles R. Blem (2020–2022) — Participating Past Presidents
- Former: Doris J. Watt (2020–2022) — Participating Past Presidents
- Former: Jerome A. Jackson (2020–2022) — Participating Past Presidents
- Former: Keith L. Bildstein (2020–2022) — Participating Past Presidents
- Former: Richard N. Conner (2020–2022) — Participating Past Presidents
- Former: Robert C. Beason (2020–2022) — Participating Past Presidents
- Former: Desiree Narango (2020–2021) — Councilor
- Former: Jason Luscier (2020–2021) — Councilor
- Former: Kerri Cornell Duerr (2020–2021) — Councilor
- Former: Richard C. Banks (2020–2021) — Councilor
- Former: Nicholas Russo (2021) — Councilor
- Former: Greg Keller (2020) — Councilor
- Former: Jason Courter (2020) — Councilor
- Former: Jordan Rutter (2020) — Councilor
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 Wilson Ornithological Society
How much does Wilson Ornithological Society give each year?
Wilson Ornithological Society gave $26K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
What is Wilson Ornithological Society's typical grant size?
Wilson Ornithological Society's median grant in 2024 was $5,072, and its average grant was $6,411, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wilson Ornithological Society give grants?
Wilson Ornithological Society's top state is Maryland, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (20%) and Texas (19%).
Does Wilson Ornithological Society give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wilson Ornithological Society's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Wilson Ornithological Society?
Wilson Ornithological Society reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $500K.
What is Wilson Ornithological Society?
Wilson Ornithological Society is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Topeka, KS. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Wilson Ornithological Society's EIN?
Wilson Ornithological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6026846. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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