EIN 46-5077536

Merlin Tuttles Bat Conservation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
State
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Merlin Tuttles Bat Conservation inspires bat conservation in Texas and worldwide. Its true goal is to teach the world about the vital contributions bats make to human beings and the world we live in. The organization manages a photo collection with a focus on keywording, captioning, and checking for database inconsistencies crucial for efficient, impactful, and cost-effective use. MTBC also provides education via webinars, media interviews, and conservation consultations to educators, conservationists, the public, and virologists at major institutions worldwide.
Total revenues
$482,801
2023
Total expenses
$480,988
2023
Total assets
$340,553
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Merlin Tuttles Bat Conservation

Photo collection management - focus on keywording, captioning, and checking for database inconsistencies (typos, misspellings, taxonomy, and errors) which is crucial to efficient, impactful, and cost-effective use. In addition to providing images for educational and Conservation publications and exhibits worldwide.
Researched best practices for creating and restoring critical roosting habitat for bats that have lost their preferred or original habitat.
Education - webinars, media interviews and Conservation consultations to educators, conservationists, the public and virologists at major institutions worldwide.

Who funds Merlin Tuttles Bat Conservation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Brown FoundationGuano Study and Bat Box Temperature Study$55,000
San Antonio Area FoundationGeneral Support$25,000
The Summerlee FoundationGeneral Support$7,500
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Merlin Tuttles Bat Conservation

NameTitleCompensation
Merlin TuttlePresident$0
Teresa M. NichtaOutreach and Archive Manager$43,560
Duncan HicksOperations Manager

Financials for Merlin Tuttles Bat Conservation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$459,168
Program services$20,854
Investment income and dividends$2,279
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$500
Total revenues$482,801

Form 990s for Merlin Tuttles Bat Conservation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-30990View PDF
2022-122023-05-12990View PDF
2021-122022-05-12990View PDF
2020-122021-03-30990EZView PDF
2019-122020-11-12990EZView PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from The Summerlee Foundation
August 20, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5000 Mission Oaks Blvd 41
Austin, TX 78735
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
merlintuttle.org/ 
Phone
(512) 358-0014
IRS details
EIN
46-5077536
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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