American Birding Association
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$160K
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
53
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds American Birding Association?
American Birding Association is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($62K), MLE Foundation Inc ($30K), The Wildwood Foundation ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $160K in grants to American Birding Association between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $61,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| MLE Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Wildwood Foundation | $20,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Wilson Conservation Trust | $8,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc | $8,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Georgia Ornithological Society Inc | $8,205 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rusinow Family Charitable Foundation | $7,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Burningham Foundation | $3,750 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| Parsons Family Foundation | $1,500 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The Dobson Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $783 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $551 | 5 | 2020–2023 |
| DL and LF Rikkers Family | $300 | 3 | 2019–2025 |
| Meyer and Raena Hammerman | $200 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2021 |
| IBM International Foundation | $118 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | $55 | 1 | 2020 |
| Celanese Foundation | $51 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $48K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $12K.
What grants has American Birding Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MLE Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Wilson Conservation Trust | Donation | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Parsons Family Foundation | PROMOTION OF BIRDING ACTIVITIES | $500 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $283 |
| 2025 | Meyer and Raena Hammerman | OPERATING PROGRAMS | $100 |
| 2025 | DL and LF Rikkers Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2024 | MLE Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Wilson Conservation Trust | Nesting Season Appeal | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Georgia Ornithological Society Inc | CAMP COLORADO | $2,590 |
| 2024 | The Wildwood Foundation | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Rusinow Family Charitable Foundation | NON-SPECIFIC GIFT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Parsons Family Foundation | Donation | $600 |
| 2024 | Burningham Foundation | GENERAL | $550 |
| 2024 | Meyer and Raena Hammerman | OPERATING PROGRAMS | $100 |
| 2024 | DL and LF Rikkers Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2024 | Celanese Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $51 |
| 2023 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | MLE Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Wildwood Foundation | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Georgia Ornithological Society Inc | CAMP COLORADO | $2,125 |
| 2023 | Burningham Foundation | GENERAL | $700 |
| 2023 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150 |
| 2023 | GE Aerospace Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $85 |
| 2023 | GE Aerospace Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $85 |
| 2022 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | MLE Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Wildwood Foundation | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Rusinow Family Charitable Foundation | NON-SPECIFIC GIFT | $2,500 |
| 2022 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $350 |
| 2022 | Parsons Family Foundation | Donation | $200 |
Showing 30 most recent of 53 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Birding Association?
American Birding Association is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($62K), MLE Foundation Inc ($30K), The Wildwood Foundation ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $160K in grants to American Birding Association between 2019–2025.
Who is American Birding Association's largest funder?
The Ayco Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Birding Association, with $62K across 3 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has American Birding Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $160K in grants to American Birding Association across 53 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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