Missouri River Bird Observatory
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$228K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
18
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Missouri River Bird Observatory?
Missouri River Bird Observatory is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by La Crosse Community Foundation ($67K), Buckner Foundation ($40K), The Patterson Family Foundation ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $228K in grants to Missouri River Bird Observatory between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse Community Foundation | $67,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Buckner Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Patterson Family Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Patterson Family Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund | $19,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The Lordi Marker Family Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Hulston Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition | $6,407 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $5,809 | 1 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Intelligent Life on Earth | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Caylor Dess Charitable TUA Dtd 05-20-81 | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $78K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $16K.
What grants has Missouri River Bird Observatory received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Lordi Marker Family Foundation | OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Foundation for Intelligent Life on Earth | Support for conservation research and education | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Hulston Family Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition | Contracted award per the awarded grant agreement with Missouri Foundation for Health for the project "A Systems Level Change for the Reduction of Plastic Pollution Health Hazards in Missouri". | $6,407 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,809 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Intelligent Life on Earth | Support for conservation research and education | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Buckner Foundation | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | La Crosse Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund | CONNECT NEW AUDIENCE | $9,000 |
| 2022 | The Patterson Family Foundation | EDUCATION/OPERATIONAL GRANT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Buckner Foundation | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | La Crosse Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | Donation Summer Camp (Nature School) | $1,000 |
| 2021 | La Crosse Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $37,000 |
| 2021 | Patterson Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING AND SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund | CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | Donation-Summer Education | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Caylor Dess Charitable TUA Dtd 05-20-81 | UnrestrictedCharitableContribution | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Missouri River Bird Observatory?
Missouri River Bird Observatory is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by La Crosse Community Foundation ($67K), Buckner Foundation ($40K), The Patterson Family Foundation ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $228K in grants to Missouri River Bird Observatory between 2020–2025.
Who is Missouri River Bird Observatory's largest funder?
La Crosse Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Missouri River Bird Observatory, with $67K across 3 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has Missouri River Bird Observatory received?
IRS 990 filings record $228K in grants to Missouri River Bird Observatory across 18 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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