Civic Intelligence

Black Swamp Bird Observatory

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 34-1702076

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Sep 14, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.BSBO.ORG
13551 West State Route 2Oak Harbor, OH 43449

(419) 898-4070

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

75th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$62,571

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.6% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

78th percentile

36%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-28%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Up

$668,224

Up $177,748 (+36%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$614,821

Up $144,638 (+31%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$53,403

Up $33,110 (+163%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

Down

$496,327

Down $194,939 (-28%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$375,510

Down $149,139 (-28%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$120,817

Down $45,800 (-27%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $95,445Liabilities 2010: $12,856Net Assets 2010: $82,5892010Assets 2011: $111,242Liabilities 2011: $12,153Net Assets 2011: $99,0892011Assets 2012: $159,729Liabilities 2012: $5,592Net Assets 2012: $154,1372012Assets 2013: $120,460Liabilities 2013: $3,105Net Assets 2013: $117,3552013Assets 2014: $130,296Liabilities 2014: $7,097Net Assets 2014: $123,1992014Assets 2015: $113,381Liabilities 2015: $4,455Net Assets 2015: $108,9262015Assets 2016: $145,931Liabilities 2016: $4,108Net Assets 2016: $141,8232016Assets 2017: $231,187Liabilities 2017: $11,179Net Assets 2017: $220,0082017Assets 2018: $301,837Liabilities 2018: $1,204Net Assets 2018: $300,6332018Assets 2019: $490,476Liabilities 2019: $20,293Net Assets 2019: $470,1832019Assets 2020: $668,224Liabilities 2020: $53,403Net Assets 2020: $614,8212020Assets 2021: $959,654Liabilities 2021: $12,689Net Assets 2021: $946,9652021Assets 2022: $1,364,663Liabilities 2022: $4,412Net Assets 2022: $1,360,2512022Assets 2023: $1,337,234Liabilities 2023: $3,315Net Assets 2023: $1,333,9192023Assets 2024: $1,433,276Liabilities 2024: $24,292Net Assets 2024: $1,408,9842024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$668,224
Liabilities$53,403
Net Assets$614,821
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $257,1792010Expenses 2011: $294,4622011Expenses 2012: $282,8112012Revenue 2013: $358,546Expenses 2013: $395,328Net Income 2013: -$36,7822013Revenue 2014: $351,572Expenses 2014: $345,728Net Income 2014: $5,8442014Revenue 2015: $416,022Expenses 2015: $430,294Net Income 2015: -$14,2722015Revenue 2016: $479,872Expenses 2016: $446,975Net Income 2016: $32,8972016Revenue 2017: $576,425Expenses 2017: $498,240Net Income 2017: $78,1852017Revenue 2018: $587,897Expenses 2018: $513,656Net Income 2018: $74,2412018Revenue 2019: $691,266Expenses 2019: $524,649Net Income 2019: $166,6172019Revenue 2020: $496,327Expenses 2020: $375,510Net Income 2020: $120,8172020Revenue 2021: $708,448Expenses 2021: $398,941Net Income 2021: $309,5072021Revenue 2022: $972,347Expenses 2022: $528,952Net Income 2022: $443,3952022Revenue 2023: $729,975Expenses 2023: $783,135Net Income 2023: -$53,1602023Revenue 2024: $866,928Expenses 2024: $818,191Net Income 2024: $48,7372024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$496,327
Expenses$375,510
Net Income$120,817
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Sep 14, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$508,942
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To inspire the appreciation, enjoyment and conservation of birds and their habitats through research, education, and outreach.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$276,650$445,382▲ $168,732
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$29,731$26,977▼ $2,754
Inventories for Sale or Use$37,883$23,523▼ $14,360
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$17,985$20,293▲ $2,308
Total Assets$490,476$668,224▲ $177,748
Other Assets Total$128,227$152,049▲ $23,822
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,825$52,718▲ $29,893
Other Liabilities$-2,532$685▲ $3,217
Total Liabilities$20,293$53,403▲ $33,110
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$208,335$325,640▲ $117,305
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$261,848$289,181▲ $27,333
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$470,183$614,821▲ $144,638
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$490,476$668,224▲ $177,748

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$26,977$53,328$80,305
Other Assets Org$152,049--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2020$28,227-▲ $23,822-$52,049
2019$6,872-▲ $21,355-$28,227
2018$14,936-▼ $8,064-$6,872
2017-$10,500▲ $4,436-$14,936
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay73rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kim KaufmanExecutive DirectorFT$62,571$62,571

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Don BaumanChair
Karen FrakerPast-chair
Margy TrumbullVice Chair
Amurthur RamamurthyTrustee
Annie LindsayTrustee
Clare HylantTrustee
Craig CaldwellTrustee
Diane FriedmanTrustee
George SydlowskiTrustee
Joe KomorowskiTrustee
Sallie TraxlerTrustee
Thomas PalmerTrustee
Rob RipmaSecretary
Michelle M KlementTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$426,519
Program Service Revenue
$67,104
Investment Income
$15
Other Revenue
$2,689
All Other Contributions
$296,130
Change in Net Assets
$120,817
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$251,767
Other Expenses$123,743
Total Fundraising Expense$34,095
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$141,896$32,163$15,136$189,195
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$31,286$15,643$15,643$62,572
Fees for Services Other$32,920$7,462$-3,445$36,937
Fees for Services Accounting$20,448$4,635$2,181$27,264
Office Expenses$8,727$1,978$931$11,636
Insurance$6,706$1,520$715$8,941
Occupancy$6,185$1,402$660$8,247
Travel$2,833$642$342$3,817
Depreciation Depletion$2,757--$2,757
Other Expenses$1,696$384$181$2,261
All Other Expenses$342$77$36$455
Fees for Services Legal$91$21$10$122
Total Functional Expenses$271,866$69,549$34,095$375,510
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$6,956
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Appeal$68,158-$5,618-
Total Events$70,370-$6,956$-6,956
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal Duck Stamps$350
Bwiab Conservation$235
Fannie Coutier Payable$95
Sales Tax Payable$5
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“- an electronic copy of the form 990 and required schedules are provided to the board after it is reviewed for accuracy by the treasurer, exec director and board chairperson.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Existing policy prohibits board members from profiting in any way from the transaction of any business with this organization. The board of directors ensures that each current board member reads and signs the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The organization's board of directors approves key employee compensation through the budget process. The proposed final budget was presented to the full board for its deliberation and approval. The full board voted to approve the compensation as part of the budget approval process and such vote was recorded in the minutes of the meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request by writing to the organization at 13551 w state route 2, oak harbor, ohio 43449”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Swamp Bird Observatory
EIN
34-1702076
Phone
4198984070
Address
13551 WEST STATE ROUTE 2, OAK HARBOR, OH 43449

Signing Officer

Name
Don Bauman
Title
Board Chair
Phone
4198984070
Signed
2021-09-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Don Bauman
Formed
1993
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
8
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
William Vaughan Company
Address
145 CHESTERFIELD LANE, MAUMEE, OH 43537-3836
Preparer
Michelle M Klement
Phone
4198911040
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt2393
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt11210
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt2834
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt3384
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt15336
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt23681
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt24908
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt032163
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0189195
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt08724
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IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0289254
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IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0691266
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0120817
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
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IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
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IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
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IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$668,224
Liabilities
$53,403
Net assets
$614,821
Revenue
$496,327
Expenses
$375,510
Net income
$120,817
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.43$0.02$1.41$0.87$0.82$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.00$1.33$0.73$0.78$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.00$1.36$0.97$0.53$0.44
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.01$0.95$0.71$0.40$0.31
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.05$0.61$0.50$0.38$0.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.02$0.47$0.69$0.52$0.17
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.00$0.30$0.59$0.51$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.01$0.22$0.58$0.50$0.08
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.14$0.48$0.45$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.42$0.43$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.01$0.12$0.35$0.35$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.36$0.40$0.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.16$0.01$0.15$0.28
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.11$0.01$0.10$0.29
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.10$0.01$0.08$0.26