Civic Intelligence

American Birding Association Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 74-2347314

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 14, 2019

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

98th percentile

1.92x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

36th percentile

-1.2%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

64th percentile

$90,841

Higher top officer pay than 64% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.3% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

7.6%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Down

$246,802

Down $77,641 (-24%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

-$227,149

Down $17,141 (-8.2%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$473,951

Down $60,500 (-11%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,435,012

Up $100,786 (+7.6%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$1,452,153

Up $60,639 (+4.4%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$17,141

Up $40,147 (+70%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th 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

2018

Assets$246,802
Liabilities$473,951
Net Assets-$227,149
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th 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

2018

Revenue$1,435,012
Expenses$1,452,153
Net Income-$17,141
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 14, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,446,179
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$146,032$115,120▼ $30,912
Inventories for Sale or Use$47,430$50,150▲ $2,720
Accounts Receivable$55,592$28,734▼ $26,858
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$28,473$25,135▼ $3,338
Pledges and Grants Receivable$22,972--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,944$18,063▼ $5,881
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$9,600-
Total Assets$324,443$246,802▼ $77,641
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$378,194$320,168▼ $58,026
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$156,257$153,783▼ $2,474
Total Liabilities$534,451$473,951▼ $60,500
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$29,785$17,285▼ $12,500
Unrestricted Net Assets$-239,793$-244,434▼ $4,641
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-210,008$-227,149▼ $17,141
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$324,443$246,802▼ $77,641

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$18,063$67,084$85,147
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay64th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jeffrey GordonPresidentFT$87,931$2,910$90,841
Kelly SmithSecretaryFT$39,525-$39,525

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott FraserChairman
Carl BendorfVice Chairman
Amella TrentMember
Ann NightingaleMember
Bill SainMember
Jennifer Owen-whiteMember
Julie DavisMember
Lili TaylorMember
Linda RockwellMember
Magill E WeberMember
Matthew FrakerMember
Neil HaywardMember
Paul RissMember
Terrell RichMember
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$452,289
Program Service Revenue
$918,688
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$64,035
All Other Contributions
$174,231
Change in Net Assets
$-17,141

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,435,012
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$11,167
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,446,179
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,435,012
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$972,844
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$479,309
Total Fundraising Expense$20,797
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$238,854$39,181$7,716$285,751
Conferences and Meetings$224,281--$224,281
Fees for Services Other$179,729$11,800$371$191,900
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$108,606$18,252$3,508$130,366
Occupancy$910$68,408-$69,318
All Other Expenses$33,860$21,225-$55,085
Travel$42,273$10,253-$52,526
Payroll Taxes$29,085$4,282$775$34,142
Other Employee Benefits$22,317$5,062$1,671$29,050
Other Expenses$22,677$847$4,366$23,524
Insurance-$10,665-$10,665
Depreciation Depletion-$8,327-$8,327
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,987-$3,987
Advertising$1,585-$2,390$3,975
Fees for Services Legal-$165-$165
Total Functional Expenses$1,214,802$216,554$20,797$1,452,153

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,463,320
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,452,153
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,452,153
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$11,167
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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 president prior to submittal of the return to the internal revenue service.”

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

“The board of directors is required to fill out the form each year and submit it to the executive committee for review.”

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

“The president's compensation is reviewed and determined by the board of directors annually.”

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
2019-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeffrey Gordon
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
9
Volunteers
60

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 179,729. Management and general expenses 11,800. Fundraising expenses 371. Total expenses 191,900.”

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 11,167.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold netted on part viii 11,167.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$246,802
Liabilities
$473,951
Net assets
-$227,149
Revenue
$1,435,012
Expenses
$1,452,153
Net income
-$17,141
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