Program areas at Ripley
We are passionate and leading-edge aviculturists and educators. One of the largest collections of birds in north america. Home to over 80 species, totaling 400 birds from around the world. A breeding facility focused on maintaining genetic diversity of rare and endangered species. An education center for the next generation of conservationists. We offer direct access to and engagement with our leading-edge aviculturists, captivating educators, stunning rare birds, and peaceful wetlands habitat. We educate visitors of all ages on the importance of wildlife conservation through hands-on experiences with our waterfowl, their wetlands habitat, and our conservation programs.
Bird & merchandise sales
Educational programs on wildlife conservation
Guided tours of the conservancy learning about the conservancy's
Who funds Ripley
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Ripley
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Ashleigh Fernandez | Executive Director | $0 | 2024-10-08 |
| Logan Connor | Director of Aviculture | | 2024-10-08 |
| Nora Hulton | Director | $53,114 | 2022-12-31 |
| Judy Lambert | Community Engagement Manager | | 2024-10-08 |
| David Joray | Property Manager | | 2024-10-08 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for Ripley
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $582,992 | $1,091,604 | -46.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $206,586 | $172,829 | 19.5% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $446,170 | $423,439 | 5.4% |
| Gross sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $30,954 | $16,632 | 86.1% |
| Total revenues | $1,266,702 | $1,704,504 | -25.7% |
Organizations like Ripley
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Southern Highlands Reserve | 501(c)(3) | Lake Toxaway, NC | $674,338 |
| Woods and Wayside International | 501(c)(3) | Hopewell, NJ | $667,282 |
| Green Woodlands Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Lyme, NH | $366,384 |
| Malcolm Stack Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Windsor, WI | $929,759 |
| Kenneth Kirchman Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Saint Cloud, FL | $4,626,606 |
| Wethersfield Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Amenia, NY | $2,046,487 |
| Montgomery Botanical Center | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $3,306,226 |
| Moore-Odom Wildlife Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Orange, TX | $3,875,694 |
| Sonoma Mountain Institute | 501(c)(3) | Colfax, CA | $1,236,492 |
| Smeja Homestead Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Rockford, IL | $762,849 |
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Bafflin Foundation October 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Hrd-C Foundation February 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Private foundationsFamily foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 30
- Litchfield, CT 06759
- County
- Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT
- Website URL
- ripleyconservancy.org/Â
- Phone
- (860) 567-2062
IRS details
- EIN
- 51-0280202
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990-PF
- Year formed
- 1985
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- T20: Private Foundations
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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