Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$551K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds Lake Michigan Bird Observatory?
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($187K), Windward Fund ($125K), Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi ($93K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $551K in grants to Lake Michigan Bird Observatory between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $186,959 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Windward Fund | $125,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi | $92,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $48,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ruth St John & John Dunham West | $40,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| ANTONIA FOUNDATION INCco F MICHAEL ARNOW | $25,000 | 1 | 2026 |
| Arthur J Donald Family Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| James E Dutton Foundation Inc | $7,068 | 1 | 2025 |
| Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $198K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
What grants has Lake Michigan Bird Observatory received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ANTONIA FOUNDATION INCco F MICHAEL ARNOW | TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOODHABITAT IMPROVEMENTPROJECT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | RESTORE LAKE MICHIGAN HABITAT FOR BIRDS | $52,693 |
| 2025 | Ruth St John & John Dunham West | RESTRICTED | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Arthur J Donald Family Foundation Inc | FINAL INSTALLMENT OF 4-YEAR GRANT FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MOTUS EXPANSION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi | TO FORM AND DEVELOP A PARTNERSHIP TO ACHIEVE URBAN BIRD TREATY CITY DESIGNATION, WHICH WILL SERVE AS AN ORGANIZING POINT FOR SILOED ORGANIZATIONS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO COORDINATE BIRD CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH IN THE REGION. SPECIAL FOCUS WILL BE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS TO ENSURE HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS IN BIRD CONSERVATION AND BIRDING ARE A PART OF THE PROCESS FROM THE BEGINNING. | $17,500 |
| 2025 | James E Dutton Foundation Inc | Every Tree Counts: Improving Green Space for Birds and People | $7,068 |
| 2025 | Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | IMPROVING LAKE MICHIGAN BIRD HABITAT (WI) | $119,026 |
| 2024 | Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi | TO FORM AND DEVELOP A PARTNERSHIP TO ACHIEVE URBAN BIRD TREATY CITY DESIGNATION, WHICH WILL SERVE AS AN ORGANIZING POINT FOR SILOED ORGANIZATIONS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO COORDINATE BIRD CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH IN THE REGION. SPECIAL FOCUS WILL BE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS TO ENSURE HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS IN BIRD CONSERVATION AND BIRDING ARE A PART OF THE PROCESS FROM THE BEGINNING. | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Windward Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $125,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | support to fund a staff position | $48,000 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | HABITAT RESTORATION | $15,240 |
| 2023 | Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi | TO MAKE BIRD-FRIENDLY ACTIONS MORE APPROACHABLE FOR COMMUNITIES BY UNDERSTANDING THEIR MOTIVATIONS AND BARRIERS TO ACTION AND BUILDING TOOLS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS BASED ON THIS UNDERSTANDING. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi | BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS AND TOOLS TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO BIRD-FRIENDLY ACTIONS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi | ADVANCING BIRD CONSERVATION NEIGHBORHOOD HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi | ADVANCING BIRD CONSERVATION NEIGHBORHOOD HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $20,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lake Michigan Bird Observatory?
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($187K), Windward Fund ($125K), Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi ($93K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $551K in grants to Lake Michigan Bird Observatory between 2020–2026.
Who is Lake Michigan Bird Observatory's largest funder?
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Lake Michigan Bird Observatory, with $187K across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Lake Michigan Bird Observatory received?
IRS 990 filings record $551K in grants to Lake Michigan Bird Observatory across 16 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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