National Audubon Society
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
National Audubon Society meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to protect birds and the place they need, today and tomorrow."
Year, State Incorporated:
1905, NY
National Audubon Society's (Audubon) conservation efforts focus on protecting birds, their habitats, and people. The organization has national programs in science, education, and policy that coordinate closely with field programs in states and at nature centers around the country. Audubon's local chapters offer bird walks, advocacy campaigns, nature outings, educational programs and other events for members and the public. The organization reports that its network spans more than 450 independent chapters, 33 nature centers, 23 sanctuaries, and 17 state and regional offices. Some ($6,716,000 or 5%) of Audubon's program activities are carried out in conjunction with fundraising appeals.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, National Audubon Society's program expenses were:
Field conservation programs: $92,332,766
National conservation programs: $36,788,963
Total Program Expenses: $129,121,729
Chief Executive
Elizabeth M. Gray, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$653,284
Chair of the Board
Susan Bell
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Principal, Susan Bell & Associates
Board Size
23
Paid Staff Size
719
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Telemarketing, Print advertisements
Audubon incurred joint costs of $13,798,000 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $7,082,000 was allocated to fundraising expenses and $6,716,000 was allocated to program expenses.
Fundraising costs were 18% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $149,247,311, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on National Audubon Society's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Gain on sales of land, buildings and equipment | $15,863 |
| Investment gains on pooled funds not appropriated, net | $9,391,209 |
| Other revenue | $1,822,024 |
| Investment earnings on pooled funds - appropriated, net | $9,191,208 |
| Earned income | $8,922,005 |
| In-kind contributions | $4,859,452 |
| Bequests | $19,810,783 |
| Contributions and grants | $124,577,076 |
| Investments earnings of non-pooled funds, net | $4,826,624 |
| Total Income | $183,416,244 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 16% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $183,416,244 |
| Total expenses: | $163,832,503 |
| Program expenses | $129,121,729 |
| Fundraising expenses | $26,199,419 |
| Administrative expenses | $8,511,355 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $19,583,741 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $543,860,482 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $3,658,985 |
| Ending Net Assets | $567,103,208 |
| Total Liabilities | $47,625,105 |
| Total Assets | $614,728,313 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to change in value of charitable trusts ($2,892,599), charitable trust additions ($424,344), and pension and postretirement related changes other than net periodic costs ($342,042).
Note 2: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023, Audubon received in-kind contributions totaling $4,859,452 in the form of technology licenses ($4,800,000) and other ($59,452).
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