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San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 94-2788588

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Sep 15, 2020

524 Valley WayMilpitas, CA 95035

(408) 946-6548

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.37x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.12x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

50th percentile

3.2%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$68,940

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.6% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

78th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

33%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Up

$338,329

Up $51,911 (+18%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$212,772

Up $33,431 (+19%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$125,557

Up $18,480 (+17%) from 2018

Revenue

Up

$1,037,549

Up $255,984 (+33%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$1,004,118

Up $205,851 (+26%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$33,431

Up $50,133 (+300%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $284,778Liabilities 2011: $110,217Net Assets 2011: $174,5612011Assets 2012: $189,639Liabilities 2012: $25,402Net Assets 2012: $164,2372012Assets 2013: $172,999Liabilities 2013: $22,666Net Assets 2013: $150,3332013Assets 2014: $201,018Liabilities 2014: $29,757Net Assets 2014: $171,2612014Assets 2015: $242,576Liabilities 2015: $83,967Net Assets 2015: $158,6092015Assets 2016: $421,954Liabilities 2016: $223,344Net Assets 2016: $198,6102016Assets 2017: $355,541Liabilities 2017: $159,498Net Assets 2017: $196,0432017Assets 2018: $286,418Liabilities 2018: $107,077Net Assets 2018: $179,3412018Assets 2019: $338,329Liabilities 2019: $125,557Net Assets 2019: $212,7722019Assets 2020: $351,800Liabilities 2020: $148,782Net Assets 2020: $203,0182020Assets 2021: $553,712Liabilities 2021: $49,489Net Assets 2021: $504,2232021Assets 2022: $434,769Liabilities 2022: $151,642Net Assets 2022: $283,1272022Assets 2023: $419,569Liabilities 2023: $190,935Net Assets 2023: $228,6342023Assets 2024: $917,123Liabilities 2024: $146,545Net Assets 2024: $770,5782024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$338,329
Liabilities$125,557
Net Assets$212,772

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $544,220Expenses 2011: $577,205Net Income 2011: -$32,9852011Revenue 2012: $511,869Expenses 2012: $522,193Net Income 2012: -$10,3242012Revenue 2013: $530,507Expenses 2013: $544,411Net Income 2013: -$13,9042013Revenue 2014: $611,577Expenses 2014: $590,649Net Income 2014: $20,9282014Revenue 2015: $739,700Expenses 2015: $752,352Net Income 2015: -$12,6522015Revenue 2016: $1,051,034Expenses 2016: $1,011,033Net Income 2016: $40,0012016Revenue 2017: $961,405Expenses 2017: $963,972Net Income 2017: -$2,5672017Revenue 2018: $781,565Expenses 2018: $798,267Net Income 2018: -$16,7022018Revenue 2019: $1,037,549Expenses 2019: $1,004,118Net Income 2019: $33,4312019Revenue 2020: $896,261Expenses 2020: $906,015Net Income 2020: -$9,7542020Revenue 2021: $1,288,643Expenses 2021: $987,438Net Income 2021: $301,2052021Revenue 2022: $1,106,867Expenses 2022: $1,263,695Net Income 2022: -$156,8282022Revenue 2023: $1,288,654Expenses 2023: $1,343,147Net Income 2023: -$54,4932023Revenue 2024: $2,040,487Expenses 2024: $1,498,543Net Income 2024: $541,9442024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$1,037,549
Expenses$1,004,118
Net Income$33,431
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Sep 15, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,046,531
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory is dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats through science and outreach.

The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory uses science to conserve birds and habitats. Our avian monitoring and habitat restoration activities provide critical data that we use to educate land managers and the public, and contribute to informed conservation decisions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$129,873$187,193▲ $57,320
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$64,350$63,560▼ $790
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$44,001$58,961▲ $14,960
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$25,025$17,982▼ $7,043
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,121$10,633▼ $4,488
Pledges and Grants Receivable$8,048$0▼ $8,048
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$286,418$338,329▲ $51,911
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$51,372$98,900▲ $47,528
Deferred Revenue$55,705$26,657▼ $29,048
Total Liabilities$107,077$125,557▲ $18,480
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$171,426$188,272▲ $16,846
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$7,915$24,500▲ $16,585
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$179,341$212,772▲ $33,431
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$286,418$338,329▲ $51,911

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$10,633$72,293$82,926
Leasehold Improvements-$7,900$7,900
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Yiwei WangExecutive DirectorFT$68,940$68,940

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jan HintermeisterBoard Chair
Lynne TrulioCo-Chair
Christine ZackVice Chair
Anastasia NeddersonDirector
Cristina SiegelDirector
Hrishi ArriaDirector
Larry SpivakDirector
Leah RussinDirector
Kiana SaidSecretary
Marty MichaelTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$781,772
Program Service Revenue
$254,364
Investment Income
$1,048
Other Revenue
$365
All Other Contributions
$252,620
Change in Net Assets
$33,431

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table3$23,604Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table23$8,982Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table30$3,897Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions56$36,483-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$621,013
Other Expenses$375,684
Total Fundraising Expense$66,612
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,500
Professional Fundraising Fees$1,921

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$447,830$10,624$16,319$474,773
Fees for Services Other$216,855$170$386$217,411
Office Expenses$47,229$7,644$19,553$74,426
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$34,452$16,537$17,915$68,904
Payroll Taxes$38,155$2,866$3,453$44,474
Other Employee Benefits$30,564$401$1,897$32,862
Travel$21,339$963$1,174$23,476
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,912-$18,912
Information Technology$11,843$596$718$13,157
Occupancy$11,279$528$670$12,477
Depreciation Depletion$7,139$230$292$7,661
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,500--$5,500
Conferences and Meetings$1,458$382$2,314$4,154
Insurance-$3,935-$3,935
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$1,921$1,921
Fees for Services Legal-$75-$75
Total Functional Expenses$873,643$63,863$66,612$1,004,118
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Santa Cruz Bird ClubSanta Cruz, CA501c7Atlas donation$5,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$9,347
Gaming Direct Expenses$8,982
Professional Fundraising Fees$1,921
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
Yes
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, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

SFBBO has one class of Members. Any person is eligible for membership and admitted as a Member on approval of the membership application by the Board and on timely payment of such dues and fees fixed by the Board.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body

Members have the right to vote on the election and the removal of directors. Members also have the right to vote on the disposition of all or substantially all of SFBBO's assets, any merger and its principal terms and any amendment of those terms, any election to dissolve SFBBO, and certain amendments of SFBBO's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7B: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders

Members have the right to vote on the election and the removal of directors. Members also have the right to vote on the disposition of all or substantially all of SFBBO's assets, any merger and its principal terms and any amendment of those terms, any election to dissolve SFBBO, and certain amendments of SFBBO's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

A copy of Form 990 was provided to each voting member of the board prior to filing it with the IRS. The Finance Committee must approve the Form 990 prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

Upon election, hiring, or appointment, and annually thereafter, insiders (or directors) should complete an Annual Disclosure Questionnaire in the form provided by the SFBBO. On this Questionnaire, the insider should disclose affiliations that constitute or could result in a conflict of interest, and confirm his or her commitment to compliance with this Policy. The insider should update this disclosure as appropriate. The Board will perform an annual review of this Policy and amend this Policy as appropriate, as contemplated by Section 6.10 of the Bylaws.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

The Board reviews the compensation of the Executive Director, including direct and indirect remuneration, benefits, and gifts or favors that are not insubstantial, when the individual is hired, when the individual's term of employment is extended or renewed, or when the individual's compensation is modified, unless the modification extends to all SFBBO's employees. The compensation arrangement must be approved by the Board before SFBBO makes any payments. The Board considers comparability data that demonstrate the fair market value of the compensation in question. The Board documents how it reached its decisions, including the data on which it relied. The Board approves the compensation of Covered Individuals only if the compensation is just and reasonable.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

The Board reviews the compensation of key employees, including direct and indirect remuneration, benefits, and gifts or favors that are not insubstantial, when the individual is hired, when the individual's term of employment is extended or renewed, or when the individual's compensation is modified, unless the modification extends to all SFBBO's employees. The compensation arrangement must be approved by the Board before SFBBO makes any payments. The Board considers comparability data that demonstrate the fair market value of the compensation in question. The Board documents how it reached its decisions, including the data on which it relied. The Board approves the compensation of Covered Individuals only if the compensation is just and reasonable.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

These documents are available on our website (https://www.sfbbo.org/our-accountability.html).

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory
EIN
94-2788588
Phone
4089466548
Address
524 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035

Signing Officer

Name
Yiwei Wang
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2020-09-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Yiwei Wang
Formed
1981
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
25
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP
Address
1970 Broadway STE 930, Oakland, CA 94612
Preparer
Mengdi Tang CPA
Phone
5108352727
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

The Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board have determined that the Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRC 501(c)(3) and California RTC 23701(d). The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as ofDecember 31, 2019and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. The Organizations tax returns are generally subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Our Outreach Program connects people with our mission to achieve a greater understanding of avian conservation and science in their community. We also participate in region-wide efforts to compile long-term datasets to guide restoration and conservation planning efforts, and conduct monitoring projects to assess the effect of prescribed burns on grassland bird communities. We also lead outreach events (sometimes in collaboration with other organizations) in the field, at environmental fairs, at libraries, at the Coyote Creek Field Station, and by invitation to teach children and adults about the scientific method and local wildlife.We offer opportunities for the general public to be involved in scientific research by participating as citizen scientists in our scientific and habitat programs.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board have determined that the Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRC 501(c)(3) and California RTC 23701(d). The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as ofDecember 31, 2019and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. The Organizations tax returns are generally subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed.
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.15$0.77$2.04$1.50$0.54
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.19$0.23$1.29$1.34$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.15$0.28$1.11$1.26$0.16
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.05$0.50$1.29$0.99$0.30
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.15$0.20$0.90$0.91$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.13$0.21$1.04$1.00$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.11$0.18$0.78$0.80$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.16$0.20$0.96$0.96$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.22$0.20$1.05$1.01$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.08$0.16$0.74$0.75$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.20$0.03$0.17$0.61$0.59$0.02
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.02$0.15$0.53$0.54$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.19$0.03$0.16$0.51$0.52$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.11$0.17$0.54$0.58$0.03