EIN 32-0155774

Wild Bird Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
48
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
The Wild Bird Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that cares for the injured, ill and orphaned wildlife of New York City. Its mission is to provide veterinary care and rehabilitation to native and migrant wildlife while educating New Yorkers about the rich diversity of wildlife in the city. In 2022, WBF celebrated its tenth anniversary since the opening of its wildlife rehabilitation clinic, treating a record 9,583 birds and other wildlife by providing medical intervention, supportive care, and hospitalization.
Total revenues
$1,838,634
2022
Total expenses
$1,583,501
2022
Total assets
$532,870
2022
Num. employees
48
2022

Program areas at Wild Bird Fund

In 2022, Wild Bird Fund celebrated its tenth anniversary since opening its wildlife rehabilitation clinic. Wbf treated a record 9,583 birds and other wildlife in 2022, providing medical intervention, supportive care, and hospitalization to assist its wildlife patients recover from injuries and illnesses and, in the case of orphaned babies, raising them to adulthood. Care was provided seven days a week, 365 days a year. Our dedicated team of veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, animal care managers and volunteers evaluated each patient every day throughout its stay, providing x-rays, diagnostic tests, surgery, splinting, bandaging, antibiotics, pain killers, treatment for lead poisoning, physical therapy, specialized diets and rehabilitative care. When the wildlife patients were fully recovered, they were released back to the Wild.

Who funds Wild Bird Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$111,235
Anderson-Rogers FoundationTo Support Center Providing Emergency Care for Wild Birds and Animals in New York City.$30,000
National Philanthropic TrustEnvironment, Animals$28,500
...and 49 more grants received totalling $473,349

Personnel at Wild Bird Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Ritamary McMahonExecutive Director$35,360
Chris AllieriPresident / Director$0
Jennifer PetersonVice President$0
Alexandra ScuroSecretary / Director$0
Milena AlbertiDirector and Treasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Wild Bird Fund

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,788,633
Program services$40,846
Investment income and dividends$131
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$6,281
Miscellaneous revenues$2,743
Total revenues$1,838,634

Form 990s for Wild Bird Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-06-20990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-12-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
...and 15 more Form 990s

Organizations like Wild Bird Fund

OrganizationLocationRevenue
South Florida Wildlife CenterFT Lauderdale, FL$1,999,202
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network (SBWCN)Santa Barbara, CA$3,589,116
WildCareSan Rafael, CA$4,131,881
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO)Milpitas, CA$1,106,867
Lacawac Sanctuary FoundationLake Ariel, PA$1,507,068
The WildsPowell, OH$8,586,999
National Aviary PittsburghPittsburgh, PA$9,087,480
Teller Wildlife RefugeCorvallis, MT$696,226
New Mexico Wildlife CenterEspanola, NM$963,963
Pacific Wildlife CareMorro Bay, CA$879,574
Data update history
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $19,166 from Mari and Norman Epstein Foundation
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 32 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Anderson-Rogers Foundation
July 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
565 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10024
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
wildbirdfund.org/ 
Phone
(646) 306-2862
IRS details
EIN
32-0155774
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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