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Virginia Society of Ornithology

EIN 54-1081406 • 501(c)3 • Williamsburg, VA

Profile

to encourage the systematic study of birds in Virginia, to stimulate interest in birds, and to assist the conservation of wildlife and other natural resources

PO Box 5994Williamsburg, VA 23188

www.virginiabirds.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

20th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-3.0%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

4.1%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Down

$787,142

Down $24,129 (-3.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$787,142

Down $24,129 (-3.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Up

$182,375

Up $7,161 (+4.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$206,604

Up $145,058 (+236%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$24,229

Down $137,897 (-121%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2021: $610,989Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $610,9892021Assets 2022: $697,603Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $697,6032022Assets 2023: $811,271Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $811,2712023Assets 2024: $787,142Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $787,1422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$787,142
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$787,142
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth46th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2021: $474,390Expenses 2021: $36,985Net Income 2021: $437,4052021Revenue 2022: $131,898Expenses 2022: $45,282Net Income 2022: $86,6162022Revenue 2023: $175,214Expenses 2023: $61,546Net Income 2023: $113,6682023Revenue 2024: $182,375Expenses 2024: $206,604Net Income 2024: -$24,2292024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$182,375
Expenses$206,604
Net Income-$24,229
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$787,142
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$787,142
Revenue
$182,375
Expenses
$206,604
Net income
-$24,229
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.87$0.00$7.87$1.82$2.07$0.24
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.11$0.00$8.11$1.75$0.62$1.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.98$0.00$6.98$1.32$0.45$0.87
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.11$0.00$6.11$4.74$0.37$4.37
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 8, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$183,518
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

to encourage the systematic study of birds in Virginia, to stimulate interest in birds, and to assist the conservation of wildlife and other natural resources

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$811,271$787,142▼ $24,129
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$389,565$380,144▼ $9,421
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$401,473$379,883▼ $21,590
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$20,233$27,115▲ $6,882
Total Assets$811,271$787,142▼ $24,129
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$811,271$787,142▼ $24,129
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$811,271$787,142▼ $24,129

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$240,963$16,592$257,555
Land$132,140-$132,140
Equipment$7,041$4,459$11,500
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Diane LepkowskiPresident
Bill WilliamsVice President
Christine Bolgianodirector
Daniel Albrecht-Malingerdirector
Guy Babineaudirector
Jason BulluckDirector
Lisa Koerner Perrydirector
Matthew Anthonydirector
Meredith Belldirector
Monica Hoeldirector
Nick Newberrydirector
Todd Daydirector
William Leightydirector
Shirley DevanMembership Secretary
Phil KennySecretary
Dixie SommersTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Virginia Techeditorial/technical-publications800 Washington ST, Blacksburg, VA 24061$131,650
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$156,241
Program Service Revenue
$5,550
Investment Income
$13,410
Other Revenue
$7,174
All Other Contributions
$127,876
Change in Net Assets
$-24,229
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$192,728
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$13,876
Total Fundraising Expense$3,178
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$131,650$0$0$131,650
Occupancy$17,537$0$0$17,537
Depreciation Depletion$9,421$0$0$9,421
Grants to Domestic Individuals$7,666--$7,666
Grants to Domestic Orgs$6,210--$6,210
Office Expenses$963$859$3,178$5,000
Information Technology$162$3,174$0$3,336
Travel$2,849$0$0$2,849
Insurance$1,323$1,491$0$2,814
Other Expenses$883$0$0$883
Fees for Services Accounting$0$820$0$820
Conferences and Meetings$392$317$0$709
Total Functional Expenses$196,765$6,661$3,178$206,604
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$6,329
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Virginia Society of Ornithology
EIN
54-1081406
Phone
7039697931
Address
PO Box 5994, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Signing Officer

Name
Dixie Sommers
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7039697931
Signed
2025-11-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dixie Sommers
Formed
1968
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
0
Volunteers
70

Preparer

Firm
Billingsley & Billingsley CPAs
Address
PO Box 523, Monterey, VA 24465
Preparer
Kim W Billingsley CPA
Phone
5404681150
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 6

“The articles of incorporation of the Virginia Society of Ornithology (VSO) state that membership in the corporation shall be composed of such persons who apply for membership and pay the Treasurer the prescribed dues.”

Pt VI, Line 7A

“VSOs articles of incorporation provide that a majority of members present and voting shall elect the officers and directors of the organization.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“VSOs board reviewed the 2024 Form 990 before it was filed.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“VSOs policy adopted by the Board in 2021 requires each Board member to review and sign the organizations conflict of interest statement annually.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Editor/technical: Atlas Publication 131650. 131650. 0. 0.”

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