Civic Intelligence

American Birding Association Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 74-2347314

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 09, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.ABA.ORG
PO Box 744Delaware City, DE 19706

(800) 850-2473

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.65x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

28th percentile

-4.3%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$100,513

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.5% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

70th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-2.3%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Up

$324,443

Up $32,345 (+11%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

-$210,008

Down $58,839 (-39%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$534,451

Up $91,184 (+21%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,334,226

Down $32,069 (-2.3%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,391,514

Up $58,156 (+4.4%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$57,288

Down $90,225 (-274%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2011: $413,225Liabilities 2011: $567,940Net Assets 2011: -$154,7152011Assets 2012: $412,228Liabilities 2012: $469,590Net Assets 2012: -$57,3622012Assets 2013: $402,507Liabilities 2013: $522,278Net Assets 2013: -$119,7712013Assets 2014: $319,451Liabilities 2014: $525,234Net Assets 2014: -$205,7832014Assets 2015: $276,675Liabilities 2015: $460,781Net Assets 2015: -$184,1062015Assets 2016: $292,098Liabilities 2016: $443,267Net Assets 2016: -$151,1692016Assets 2017: $324,443Liabilities 2017: $534,451Net Assets 2017: -$210,0082017Assets 2018: $246,802Liabilities 2018: $473,951Net Assets 2018: -$227,1492018Assets 2019: $242,871Liabilities 2019: $491,781Net Assets 2019: -$248,9102019Assets 2020: $268,634Liabilities 2020: $405,421Net Assets 2020: -$136,7872020Assets 2021: $266,674Liabilities 2021: $387,508Net Assets 2021: -$120,8342021Assets 2022: $342,008Liabilities 2022: $343,257Net Assets 2022: -$1,2492022Assets 2023: $399,628Liabilities 2023: $330,403Net Assets 2023: $69,2252023Assets 2024: $572,911Liabilities 2024: $258,419Net Assets 2024: $314,4922024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$324,443
Liabilities$534,451
Net Assets-$210,008
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $1,176,1302011Revenue 2012: $1,260,705Expenses 2012: $1,170,853Net Income 2012: $89,8522012Revenue 2013: $1,507,316Expenses 2013: $1,573,073Net Income 2013: -$65,7572013Revenue 2014: $1,347,243Expenses 2014: $1,433,255Net Income 2014: -$86,0122014Revenue 2015: $1,384,665Expenses 2015: $1,362,988Net Income 2015: $21,6772015Revenue 2016: $1,366,295Expenses 2016: $1,333,358Net Income 2016: $32,9372016Revenue 2017: $1,334,226Expenses 2017: $1,391,514Net Income 2017: -$57,2882017Revenue 2018: $1,435,012Expenses 2018: $1,452,153Net Income 2018: -$17,1412018Revenue 2019: $1,267,637Expenses 2019: $1,289,398Net Income 2019: -$21,7612019Revenue 2020: $1,055,914Expenses 2020: $943,791Net Income 2020: $112,1232020Revenue 2021: $1,212,937Expenses 2021: $1,155,324Net Income 2021: $57,6132021Revenue 2022: $1,641,407Expenses 2022: $1,521,822Net Income 2022: $119,5852022Revenue 2023: $1,933,521Expenses 2023: $1,599,597Net Income 2023: $333,9242023Revenue 2024: $2,040,393Expenses 2024: $1,795,126Net Income 2024: $245,2672024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,334,226
Expenses$1,391,514
Net Income-$57,288
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 9, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,347,189
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The american birding association works to grow, connect, and educate the birding community and to increase support for bird habitat conservation. The association supports the interests of birders of all ages and experience and promotes birding skills through developing and disseminating information about birds, birders, and birding. The association actively encourages the conservation of birds and their habitats.

The american birding association inspires all people to enjoy and protect wild birds.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$66,487$146,032▲ $79,545
Accounts Receivable$89,403$55,592▼ $33,811
Inventories for Sale or Use$52,589$47,430▼ $5,159
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$29,449$28,473▼ $976
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,619$23,944▲ $21,325
Pledges and Grants Receivable$50,000$22,972▼ $27,028
Total Assets$290,547$324,443▲ $33,896
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$369,897$378,194▲ $8,297
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$73,370$156,257▲ $82,887
Total Liabilities$443,267$534,451▲ $91,184
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$66,800$29,785▼ $37,015
Unrestricted Net Assets$-219,520$-239,793▼ $20,273
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-152,720$-210,008▼ $57,288
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$290,547$324,443▲ $33,896

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$23,944$58,756$82,700
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jeffrey GordonPresidentFT$88,731$11,782$100,513
Leann PilgerSecretaryFT$36,700$936$37,636

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Louis MorrellChairman - Part Year
Scott FraserChairman - Part Year
Carl BendorfVice Chairman
Ann NightingaleMember
Arnella TrentMember
Bill SainMember
Dh Michael BowenMember
J Drew LanhamMember
Jennifer Owen-whiteMember
John RobinsonMember
Julie DavisMember
Kenn KaufmanMember
Lili TaylorMember
Linda RockwellMember
Magill E WeberMember
Matthew FrakerMember
Neil HaywardMember
Paul RissMember
Robin LeongMember
Terry RichMember
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$466,683
Program Service Revenue
$820,742
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$46,801
All Other Contributions
$466,683
Change in Net Assets
$-57,288

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,334,226
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$12,963
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,347,189
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,334,226
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$883,320
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$508,194
Total Fundraising Expense$19,771
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$264,830$36,948$7,679$309,457
Fees for Services Other$159,517$4,695-$164,212
Conferences and Meetings$144,602--$144,602
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$125,191$10,729$2,229$138,149
Occupancy-$78,265-$78,265
All Other Expenses$28,209$29,932-$58,141
Travel$47,980$644-$48,624
Payroll Taxes$30,879$4,199$878$35,956
Other Employee Benefits$15,853$5,073$2,429$23,355
Office Expenses$14,446$6,550$1,784$22,780
Other Expenses$19,399$3,064$4,723$22,463
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,000-$13,000
Advertising$5,978--$5,978
Insurance-$5,269-$5,269
Depreciation Depletion-$1,739-$1,739
Pension Plan Contributions$992$236$49$1,277
Fees for Services Legal$770--$770
Total Functional Expenses$1,171,400$200,343$19,771$1,391,514

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,404,477
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,391,514
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,391,514
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$12,963
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
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
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“American birding association is a membership organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Members of the organization vote on a slate of members nominated to serve on the board of directors of the association.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“Members must approve changes and amendments to the bylaws and articles of incorporation.”

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

“Form 990 will be reviewed by the board of directors prior to submittal of the return to the internal revenue service. The board will document in the board minutes of the association that they have reviewed the form 990.”

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

“The association's policy is to distribute conflict of interest forms annually in the first part of the year and held by the chairman of the board. In lieu of distribution of these forms, conflict of interest issues were handled directly by the chair in consultation with the vice chair, relevant board members and the president/ceo. Potential conflict of interest issues involving the president/ceo are reviewed by the chair and vice chair and discussed with the president/ceo. The president/ceo is charged with bringing potential conflict of interest issues involving the staff immediately to the chair's attention.”

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

“For compensation for the ceo, the executive committee will evaluate the compensation program annually against the competitive market, and may commission this annual review by an independent consulting firm. The evaluation is reviewed in the fall of each year and is intended to ensure that the compensation program falls within a reasonable range of competitive practices for comparable positions among similarly situated organizations. In addition, the committee reviews and approves base salaries and annual incentive opporunity adjustments for other employees of the association as a function of the annual budgeting process which is presented to the full board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Documents are available upon request through american birding association's texas registered agent, on the association's website and on guidestar.org.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, financial statements and conflict of interest policy are available upon request at the corporate offices during normal business hours.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Birding Association Inc
EIN
74-2347314
Phone
8008502473
Address
PO BOX 744, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706

Signing Officer

Name
Jeffrey Gordon
Title
President
Phone
7198848231
Signed
2018-11-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeffrey Gordon
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
9
Volunteers
65

Preparer

Firm
Waugh & Goodwin Llp
Address
1365 GARDEN OF THE GODS SUITE 150, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
Preparer
Jill J Goodwin CPA
Phone
7195909777
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract services: program service expenses 159,517. Management and general expenses 4,695. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 164,212.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Income taxes: the association qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and, accordingly, is not subject to federal income tax. Accordingly, no income tax povision has been recorded. The association's forms 990, return of organization exempt from income tax, is subject to examination by various taxing authorities, generally for three years after the date it was filed. Management of the association believes that it does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold netted on part viii 12,963.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold netted on part viii 12,963.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$324,443
Liabilities
$534,451
Net assets
-$210,008
Revenue
$1,334,226
Expenses
$1,391,514
Net income
-$57,288
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.26$0.31$2.04$1.80$0.25
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.33$0.07$1.93$1.60$0.33
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.34$0.00$1.64$1.52$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.39$0.12$1.21$1.16$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.41$0.14$1.06$0.94$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.49$0.25$1.27$1.29$0.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.47$0.23$1.44$1.45$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.53$0.21$1.33$1.39$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.44$0.15$1.37$1.33$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.46$0.18$1.38$1.36$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.53$0.21$1.35$1.43$0.09
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.52$0.12$1.51$1.57$0.07
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.41$0.47$0.06$1.26$1.17$0.09
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.41$0.57$0.15$1.18