EIN 39-1393389

Madison Audubon Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
29
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Madison Audubon Society actively protects and improves habitat for birds and other wildlife through land acquisition and management, education, and advocacy. Along with its members, the organization supports conservation efforts, advocates for environmental justice issues through various mediums, and manages over 2000 acres of wildlife sanctuaries including prairie planting and invasive species removal.
Total revenues
$2,068,997
2022
Total expenses
$993,529
2022
Total assets
$13,498,481
2022
Num. employees
29
2022

Program areas at Madison Audubon Society

Wildlife sanctuaries: Madison Audubon actively protected, restored, and managed over 2000 acres at goose pond sanctuary, faville grove sanctuary, and otsego marsh. We continued performing high-quality habitat conservation, including prairie planting, invasive species control, native seed collection (from 400+ native species), prescribed burns, and bird/wildlife/plant surveys. We conducted two summer intern programs (11 interns) and impactful volunteer citizen science projects like monarch butterfly tagging, kestrel and songbird nest box monitoring, frog and toad surveys, and more. Countless visitors safely enjoyed nature at our sanctuaries in person and via a webcam at goose pond, available to anyone with internet access. We maintain the highest standards for excellence and land conservation permanence through national land trust accreditation, a mark of distinction.
Advocacy: along with its members, Madison Audubon supported meaningful conservation efforts and advocated widely for environmental justice issues through a blog, newsletter, email, social media, website, and more. We provided significant public outreach through virtual programs and events, working diligently to improve representation in conservation and access to nature for bipoc, lgbtq+, and people with disabilities. We coordinated multiple volunteer-led citizen science efforts across the state, including bald eagle nest watch, now established in about half of the counties around Wisconsin. We also promoted bird-friendly communities through our bird-window collision monitoring program, which led to the passage of Wisconsin's first bird-safe glass ordinance. In 2022, it expanded to even more partners, resulting in bird-friendly improvements to documented problem buildings, and provided numerous resources and workshops of window solutions for homeowners.
Education: Madison Audubon now has two full-time educators on our staff! We taught weekly in about 12 classrooms spanning kindergarten through seventh grade. We also work with elementary students at local community centers. Our partnerships are usually with organizations serving groups with more than half of the kids being people of color or from low-income families. Our fun, hands-on lessons get kids running, exploring, and thinking like scientists. We also provided many adult education programs like birding 101 and birding by ear (for people of all vision abilities) in addition to a variety of field trips welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Who funds Madison Audubon Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$105,550
Caerus FoundationMadison Audubon's Education Program: Empowering Kids Through Discovery!$80,000
Kenneth W Wood Trust Fbo Mad Aud SocGeneral Operating$61,722
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Madison Audubon Society

NameTitleCompensation
Matthew ReetzExecutive Director$79,583
Brenna MarsicekDirector of Communications and Outreach
Becky AbelDirector of Philanthropy
Carolyn ByersDirector of Education
John MinnichFinancial Manager
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Madison Audubon Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,283,237
Program services$22,445
Investment income and dividends$123,974
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$599,013
Net income from fundraising events$4,788
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$35,540
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,068,997

Form 990s for Madison Audubon Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-15990View PDF
2021-122022-10-26990View PDF
2020-122021-10-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122019-10-12990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA)Rockfall, CT$1,678,829
Maine AudubonFalmouth, ME$5,562,648
Montana AudubonHelena, MT$1,203,558
Housatonic Valley Association (HVA)Cornwall Bridge, CT$1,665,905
Audubon Society of New HampshireConcord, NH$3,024,550
The Conservancy of Southwest FloridaNaples, FL$8,937,483
Connecticut Audubon SocietyFairfield, CT$6,801,215
San Diego Audubon SocietySan Diego, CA$1,537,776
MountainTrueAsheville, NC$2,224,642
Audubon Society of Rhode IslandSmithfield, RI$3,130,400
Data update history
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $18,582 from Community Shares of Wisconsin
November 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $61,722 from Kenneth W Wood Trust Fbo Mad Aud Soc
July 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
211 S Paterson St 340
Madison, WI 53703
Metro area
Madison, WI
Website URL
madisonaudubon.org/ 
Phone
(608) 255-2473
Facebook page
MadisonAudubon 
Twitter profile
@madisonaudubon 
IRS details
EIN
39-1393389
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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