2025-11-17T15:03:21-08:00 2024-12-31 043068663 BERNARD JOHNSON & COMPANY PC 15 MAIN STREET TOPSFIELD MA 01983 990 2024-01-01 030455080 BIRDSCARIBBEAN BIRD 7872340323 841 WORCESTER STREET NATICK MA 017602076 Nicholas Sorenson Treasurer 7872340323 2025-11-17 true true Julie A Couto CPA P00957645 9788872220 2025-11-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Nicholas Sorenson 841 WORCESTER STREET NATICK MA 017602076 1122880 false X www.birdscaribbean.org X 2002 MA To promote the scientific study and conservation of Caribbean birds and their habitats. 11 11 2 100 0 0 611404 801924 15403 75380 4263 38301 31269 68512 662339 984117 214286 116940 0 65013 100745 0 25315 436763 660296 716062 877981 -53723 106136 743239 841894 91317 100096 651922 741798 X To promote the scientific study and conservation of Caribbean birds and their habitats. false false 254446 0 212892 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: THE 2024 BIRDSCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL MEETING IN SANTO DOMINGO SHOWCASED MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR REGIONAL BIRD CONSERVATION. MORE THAN 200 PARTICIPANTS FROM ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN AND BEYOND SHARED NEW RESEARCH, STRENGTHENED COLLABORATIONS, AND ADVANCED STRATEGIES TO PROTECT THREATENED SPECIES. THE MEETING FEATURED INNOVATIVE WORKSHOPS ON SEABIRD MONITORING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND CLIMATE-RESILIENT CONSERVATION. DOZENS OF EARLY-CAREER SCIENTISTS PRESENTED THEIR WORK, GAINING MENTORSHIP AND VISIBILITY. PARTNERS LAUNCHED NEW REGIONAL INITIATIVES, INCLUDING EXPANDED DATA-SHARING NETWORKS AND COORDINATED ACTION PLANS FOR PRIORITY SPECIES AND HABITATS. OVERALL, THE GATHERING ENERGIZED THE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY AND SET THE STAGE FOR IMPACTFUL, COLLABORATIVE WORK IN THE YEARS AHEAD. 187090 29649 101915 CARRIBBEAN BIRDWATCH: IN 2024, BIRDSCARIBBEANS LANDBIRD MONITORING, BANDING, AND MOTUS PROGRAMS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN STRENGTHENING KNOWLEDGE AND CONSERVATION OF CARIBBEAN BIRDS. EXPANDED STANDARDIZED MONITORING ALLOWED PARTNERS TO TRACK POPULATION TRENDS FOR KEY RESIDENT AND MIGRATORY SPECIES ACROSS MORE ISLANDS THAN EVER BEFORE. BANDING TEAMS TRAINED DOZENS OF NEW PRACTITIONERS, IMPROVING DATA QUALITY AND BUILDING LOCAL CAPACITY. THE REGIONAL MOTUS NETWORK GREW SUBSTANTIALLY, WITH NEW STATIONS IN MULTIPLE COUNTRIES ENHANCING OUR ABILITY TO FOLLOW MIGRATION ROUTES AND IDENTIFY CRITICAL STOPOVER SITES. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS DELIVERED RICHER DATA, STRONGER COLLABORATIONS, AND POWERFUL TOOLS TO GUIDE CONSERVATION ACTION THROUGHOUT THE CARIBBEAN. 145771 0 77810 CARIBBEAN BIRDING TRAIL: IN 2024, THE CARIBBEAN BIRDING TRAIL PROGRAM ACHIEVED MAJOR PROGRESS IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE NATURE TOURISM AND COMMUNITY-BASED CONSERVATION ACROSS THE REGION. NEW INTERPRETIVE MATERIALS AND UPDATED SITE PROFILES HELPED VISITORS DISCOVER KEY BIRDING HOTSPOTS WHILE HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL CULTURE AND CONSERVATION STORIES. SEVERAL NEW COMMUNITIES JOINED THE NETWORK, RECEIVING TRAINING IN BIRD IDENTIFICATION, GUIDING, AND VISITOR ENGAGEMENT. PARTNERSHIPS WITH PROTECTED AREA MANAGERS IMPROVED SIGNAGE, TRAILS, AND HABITAT STEWARDSHIP AT PRIORITY SITES. THE PROGRAM ALSO EXPANDED OUTREACH THROUGH VIRTUAL TOURS, SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS,AND COLLABORATIONS WITH REGIONAL TOURISM BOARDS. ALTOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS STRENGTHENED LOCAL ECONOMIES WHILE RAISING AWARENESS OF THE CARIBBEANS UNIQUE BIRDLIFE. 161526 87291 360778 Other programs 161526 87291 360778 748833 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false true false false false true true true false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 10 0 2 true false false false false false true false false false false false X 11 11 true false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true false false false X X Alexia Morales 7872340323 HC 72 Box 3948 Naranjito RQ Lisa Sorenson Executive Director 40.00 X 60000 0 0 Adrianne Tossas President 3.00 X 22000 0 0 Andrew Dobson Past President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andrea Thomen Vice President 2.00 X 0 0 0 Natalya Lawrence Secretary 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Wunderle Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nicholas Sorenson Treasurer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Terry Root Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jacqueline Andre Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Ewert Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Butcher Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Niren Sirohi Director 3.00 X 0 0 0 82000 0 0 false false false 8376 171646 621902 801924 Publications sales & shipment 813312 10343 0 0 Conferences & workshops 813312 65037 0 0 75380 16431 0 16431 1031 0 0 1031 82821 60951 21870 21870 0 0 21870 145293 77812 67481 0 67481 984117 75380 0 106813 2718 2718 5455 5455 108767 108767 60000 27000 12000 21000 30250 8860 20315 1075 2633 1046 943 644 7862 3124 2815 1923 9500 0 9500 0 286630 254247 32383 0 14758 6487 8195 76 88476 88432 44 0 175713 175702 11 0 7132 0 7132 0 Bank & Merchant Fees 6241 582 5659 0 Dues & Filing Fees 958 500 458 0 Payroll Fees 2439 969 873 597 Printing and postage 10155 7889 2266 0 58294 57055 1239 0 877981 748833 103833 25315 114582 338696 255105 354356 235578 114632 0 8310 7710 29194 3241 100470 23259 743239 841894 36786 56846 54531 43250 91317 100096 X 388394 368562 263528 373236 651922 741798 743239 841894 X 106136 -16260 X true false true false X 0 0 382763 450379 689400 611404 801924 2935870 16564 2839 13140 15403 75380 123326 0 0 399327 453218 702540 626807 877304 3059196 0 0 0 3059196 2124 2012 2564 5424 39332 51456 2124 2012 2564 5424 39332 51456 3110652 0.98350 0.99510 0.01650 0.00490 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 100000 100000 100000 100000 0 100000 100000 false false 972940 -16260 5083 -11177 984117 984117 883064 5083 5083 877981 877981 Pt V, Line 4 ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR A RESEARCH GRANT true Central America 0 0 Grants to recipients Award Programs 14507 Central America 0 0 Grants to recipients Disaster Recovery 1756 Central America 0 0 Grants to recipients Caribbean Birdwatch 29649 Central America 0 0 Grants to recipients Bird Conservation 65727 Central America 0 0 Grants to recipients Bird Watch/Festivals 5302 Central America 0 0 Program services Award Programs 3802 Central America 0 0 Program services Caribbean Birding Trail 54205 Central America 0 0 Program services Caribbean BirdSleuth 11202 Central America 0 0 Program services Caribbean Bird Watch 148514 Central America 0 0 Program services Core Communications 47229 Central America 0 0 Program services Threatened Species Conservatino 6945 Central America 0 0 Program services Bird Watch / Festivals 29651 Central America 0 0 Program services Bird Conservation 288267 0 0 0 0 706756 706756 Central America Bird Conservation 9000 wire transfer Central America Bird Conservation 39223 wire transfer Central America Bird Conservation 7249 wire transfer 3 Award Programs Central America 11 11507 wire transfer Bird Conservation Central America 8 7230 wire transfer FESITVALS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION Central America 5 1877 wire transfer Caribbean Birdwatch Central America 2 27285 wire transfer false false false false false false Pt I Line 2 Procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds. Grants are solicited by conservation partners with specific parameters for use of funds. Grants are made available to known entities and individuals (through past projects or personal contacts). Recipients are required to provide periodic reports to ensure that use of funds is in keeping with the mission and objectives of BirdsCaribbean. CUBA TOUR 136546 136546 77812 136546 136546 77812 77812 58734 true David S. Lee Fund 3 3000 Festivals and Public Education 2 805 Seabird Conservation 2 1650 Pt VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders. The Corporation has members who have such rights (including voting rights), powers and obligations as are set in the bylaws of the corporation. Pt VI, Line 7a Election of members and their rights. Members of the Organization have the power to elect members of the governing body every two (2) years. Pt VI, Line 7b Decisions subject to approval of members. Members of the Organization have the right to vote on any changes to the governance of the Organization. Pt VI, Line 11b Organizations process to review Form 990. Copies of 990 are emailed to the governing body for their review. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents disclosure explanation. The governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Pt XI Net assets was adjusted for a prior period adjustment relating to accounts payable Pt VI, Line 2 Nicholas Sorenson and Lisa Sorenson have a family relationship Pt VI, Line 12c Board members are required to fill out a Conflict of Interst Form annualy and/or update their submitted form. The Board periodically reviews interest that could give rise to conflicts. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Other programs 161526. 87291. 360778. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g CONSULTING SERVICES 286630. 254247. 32383. 0.