EIN 72-6019246

American Ornithological Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
1883
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
International membership organization advancing scientific knowledge and conservation of birds through prestigious awards, grants, and peer-reviewed journals.
Also known as...
American Ornithologists' Union
Total revenues
$1,345,416
2023
Total expenses
$1,600,796
2023
Total assets
$29,078,708
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at American Ornithological Society

Aos publishes the journals ornithology, and Ornithological applications,' both international, peer-reviewed journals. In these journals, authors present their original research and scholarship that advances the fundamental scientific knowledge of bird species and contributes to the understanding of broad biological concepts through studies of bird species. The Society endeavors to publish original works that introduce or employ innovative empirical and theoretical approaches and analyses, applied research and methodology, and disciplinary reviews.
The aos confers significant research grants and prestigious awards to its members in recognition and support of excellence in ornithology. Research grants support student and post-doctoral research across a range of Ornithological disciplines, including conservation, while achievement awards serve to highlight and honor excellence in ornithology by students, early professionals, and senior scientists across academia, government, nonprofits, and the private sector working across the globe.
The aos hosts an intellectually engaging and vital annual meeting that provides opportunities for the dynamic exchange of scientific ideas among students and professionals in the field of ornithology. The aos periodically holds joint conferences in association with other scientific societies dedicated to advancing the Ornithological sciences.
Aos is a membership-based professional organization that serves a diverse international membership through a variety of programs. Aos offers varied benefits, resources and support to members through a cloud-based membership database and member portal

Grants made by American Ornithological Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs FoundationKessel Fellowship for Early Career Scientists Providing Two Years of Supporting for the Full Range of Ornithological Research As Described in Their Application.$15,000

Who funds American Ornithological Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Association of Field OrnithologistsAnnual Support for Organization$10,000
Para La NaturalezaAos Annual Meeting Sponsorship$10,000

Personnel at American Ornithological Society

NameTitleCompensation
Judith ScarlExecutive Director and Chief Executive Officer$151,200
Crystal RuizDirector of Operations and Administration
Chris Anne HandelCommunications and Marketing Manager
Ramona FletcherMeeting Manager
Sara R MorrisPresident$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for American Ornithological Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$173,060
Program services$523,395
Investment income and dividends$469,898
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$125,471
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$53,592
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,345,416

Form 990s for American Ornithological Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-02990View PDF
2020-122021-10-01990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Para La Naturaleza
December 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60605
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
americanornithology.org/ 
Phone
(312) 665-7936
Twitter profile
@amornith 
IRS details
EIN
72-6019246
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1883
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U03: Science and Technology Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0249456
FTB Entity ID
3616125
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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