2024-08-14T16:26:06-07:00 2024-04-30 922898840 Elizabeth Mance CPA 409 NE 2ND AVE GAINESVILLE FL 32601 990EZ 2023-05-01 592872889 Alachua Audubon Society Inc ALAC 3525140596 P O Box 140464 Gainesville FL 32614 Elizabeth A Mance Treasurer 2063996560 2024-08-14 true true Elizabeth A Mance P00444885 2063996560 X 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z X X https://alachuaaudubon.org/ X X 18874 X 6428 1819 5315 5312 0 0 0 0 18874 9210 405 26706 36321 -17447 372379 20314 375246 X 373829 382183 375 373829 382558 1450 7312 372379 375246 To foster appreciation and knowledge of birds and other native wildlife, to protect and restore wildlife populations and their habitats, and to promote sustainable use of natural resources. We are proud to highlight the successes of our two key programs: Conservation and Education. CONSERVATION: (1) Financial Support for Wildlife Protection: Each year, we donate to nonprofit organizations to aid in wildlife protection and land preservation. This year, our donation of a Purple Martin gourd system to Sweetwater Wetlands Park resulted in the successful fledging of Purple Martins for the first time. (2) We proudly continue our support to the conservation of threatened Southeastern American Kestrels through our successful nest box program. By strategically placing and maintaining nest boxes in proven environments, we support essential habitats for these falcons. This season, we partnered with the Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI) to enhance our efforts by tagging fledglings with transmitters. These transmitters track their routes and favored habitats, providing invaluable data. This information helps us identify new nesting areas and contributes to the critical research needed to understand and protect this remarkable falcon species. (3) Influential Public Commentary: AAS was invited to provide public commentary at the North Florida Highlands State Parks Advisory Committee meeting regarding their 10-year management plan. (4) National Heritage Area Stakeholder: The Florida Springs Institute recognized AAS as a key stakeholder in an initiative to designate the springs region as a national heritage area. 13799 EDUCATION: (1) Bird Banding Lab: Since 2019, our bird banding lab, staffed by AAS volunteers and college interns, has been collecting scientific data. We have trained ten university students through our semester-long internship program, with interns also receiving scholarships. (2) Beginning Birder Classes: We continue to offer four 4-week Beginning Birder classes at Santa Fe College, fostering a love for birdwatching in the community. (3) Educational Field Trips: We provide weekly field trips at Sweetwater Wetlands Parks and weekend field trips from September to May, educating the public about local birdlife. (4) School Programs and Environmental Education: Our active education program extends to elementary and middle schools. This year, we funded transportation for over 200 4th graders to nature parks for hands-on environmental education. Through these two programs, the Alachua Audubon Society remains committed to advancing conservation efforts and educating the next generation about the importance of wildlife and environmental stewardship. 13501 27300 X Debra Segal President 8.00 0 Tim Hardin Vice President 6.00 0 Felicia Lee Secretary 5.00 0 Elizabeth A Mance Treasurer 4.00 0 Eric Amundson Director 13.00 0 Karen Brown Director 8.00 0 Anne Casella Director 6.00 0 Kayla Ehrlich Director 1.00 0 Gary Gossman Director 4.00 0 Kate Hellgren Director 3.00 0 Zachery Holmes Director 3.00 0 Christina Opett Director 1.00 0 Jose-Miguel Ponciano Director 3.00 0 Katie Sieving Director 4.00 0 Robert Simons Director 1.00 0 Pratibha Singh Director 1.00 0 Jonathan Varol Director 4.00 0 Adam Zions Director 1.00 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false FL Elizabeth A Mance P O Box 140464 Gainesville FL 32614 2063996560 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 17138 6760 15313 217827 12518 269556 0 0 17138 6760 15313 217827 12518 269556 231134 38422 4231 952 5312 10495 0 4965 206 870 55044 1044 62129 342180 0.11230 0.11550 X Prior Year Facts and Circumstances: Alachua Audubon Society receives contributions from various donors that are not related to the organization or from a single family member. Our governing board members are a representation of the general public and employed by various industries such as education, marketing, financial, real estate, wildlife rescue -- some are retired and all deeply devoted to our mission. Our education and outreach programs are offered to diverse groups of all ages including local schools, home school groups, civic groups, and the general public. Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1 | Cash Amount Given: $9210 Other Expenses.1001 Advertising and Promotion $516 Other Expenses.1002 Office Expenses $960 Other Expenses.1005 Travel $1549 Other Expenses.1007 Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $715 Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $702 Other Expenses.1 Conservation Supplies $8589 Other Expenses.2 School Transportation $6540 Other Expenses.3 Fundraising Event Exp $2409 Other Expenses.4 Misc Education Program Exp $2187 Other Expenses.5 Bird Band Lab Supplies $693 Other Expenses.6 Meals $564 Other Expenses.7 Dues & Subscriptions $350 Other Expenses.8 Bank Fees $283 Other Expenses.9 Taxes, Permits, Fees $261 Other Expenses.12 Communications $192 Other Expenses.13 Board Business $160 Other Expenses.14 Office Supplies $36 Other Assets.1005 Accounts Receivable - Beginning $0 Accounts Receivable - Ending $225 Other Assets.1011 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $0 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $50 Other Assets.1 Security Deposit - Beginning $0 Security Deposit - Ending $100 Total Liabilities.1001 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1450 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $7312 Form 990, Page 1, Line 6 Board members provide governance to the organization. Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12c Board members are required to complete annual conflict of interest forms.