EIN 82-2924873

Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory conducts bird conservation and research in the Western Lake Michigan region of the United States. They sponsor bird counts, encourage habitat improvement, distribute bird houses, and organize meetings for like-minded groups and individuals to discuss conservation efforts. The Observatory is located in Port Washington, WI.
Also known as...
Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat O; Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory
Total revenues
$257,823
2023
Total expenses
$441,083
2023
Total assets
$130,210
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

In order to conserve birds in the Western Lake Michigan region, we sponsored bird counts, encouraged habitat improvement, distributed bird houses, organized meetings of like minded groups and individuals to discuss what others are doing in the conservation movement, and established automated bird tracking stations.

Grants made by Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay FoundationHelp Fund Habitat Management$8,000
Mississippi Valley Conservancy (MVC)F\help Fund Habitat Management, Surveys and Community Outreach$8,000
Valley Stewardship NetworkHelp Fund Local Outreach$8,000
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustSupport To Fund A Staff Position$48,000
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationHabitat Restoration$15,240
Natural Resources Foundation ofTo 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
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

NameTitleCompensation
Susan SchmacherChief Executive Officer and Board Chair$0
Jennifer Phillips VanderbergExecutive Director$60,247
Jennifer Phillips-VanderbergDirector
Robert HolzrichterTreasurer$0
Jill KunsmannCorporate Secretary and Board Member$0

Financials for Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$238,929
Program services$14,752
Investment income and dividends$4,142
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$257,823

Form 990s for Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-04990View PDF
2022-122023-05-06990View PDF
2021-122022-03-25990View PDF
2020-122021-11-28990View PDF
2019-122020-08-13990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin
August 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
August 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlifePublic policy
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
116 W Grand Ave Suite 111
Port Washington, WI 53074
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Ozaukee County, WI
Website URL
lmbo.org/ 
Phone
(262) 377-3180
IRS details
EIN
82-2924873
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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