2025-09-15T07:56:37-07:00 2023-12-31 043068663 BERNARD JOHNSON & COMPANY PC 15 MAIN STREET TOPSFIELD MA 01983 990 2023-01-01 030455080 BIRDSCARIBBEAN BIRD 7872340323 841 WORCESTER STREET NATICK MA 017602076 Nicholas Sorenson Treasurer 7872340323 2024-11-08 true true Julie A Couto CPA P00957645 9788872220 2025-09-15 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Nicholas Sorenson 841 WORCESTER STREET NATICK MA 017602076 728210 false X www.birdscaribbean.org X 2002 DC To promote the scientific study and conservation of Caribbean birds and their habitats. 11 11 1 100 0 0 689400 611404 13140 15403 1031 4263 32990 31269 736561 662339 95699 214286 0 64590 65013 0 0 405923 436763 566212 716062 170349 -53723 737747 743239 45068 91317 692679 651922 X To promote the scientific study and conservation of Caribbean birds and their habitats. false false 131054 81885 136431 CARIBBEAN WATERBIRD CENSUS AND CONSERVATION The Caribbean Waterbird Census (CWC) is a long-term survey of Caribbean wetlands that provides critical data on Bird poplations and habitat usage, identifies threats, and raises awareness of the value of wetlands. These surveys, valuable year-round, contribute to our understanding of how both the resident and migratory species use Caribbean welands and beaches. CWC data is essential to ascertain the most effective interventions to protect wetland species. To ensure consistency, BirdsCaribbean promotes the use of the CWC protocol through eBird Caribbean and organizes a focused regional census each winter. In 2023, we celebrated the 14th annual CWC count, with dedicated partners across the Caribbean surveying waterbirds in our beautiful wetlands. This year, we encouraged special efforts to locate wintering Piping Plovers, a Near Threatended migratory species, and many participants did just that- along with spotting a variety of other stunning birds during the three-week count. 95245 27167 138928 LANDBIRD MONITORING BirdsCaribbeans Landbird Landbird Monitoring (CLM) Network continues to expand, enhacing our understanding of Caribbean landbirds through standardized survey protocols. The CLM Network aims to: provide training in bird identification and use the standardized survey protocols, offer resources to set up landbird monitoring programs, and cultivate a community of landbird monitors accross the Caribbean. A key milestone in 2023 was advancements in St. Vincent. After the devastating 2021 La Soufrire Volcano eruption, assessing the impact on wildlife was difficult due to limited baseline data on the islands forest birds and a lack monintoring capacity on the island. In January 2023, thanks to funding from the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund (CEPF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP,) and BirdsCaribbeans supporters, we held a Caribbean Landbird Monitoring Training Workshop. This event helped us build local capacity for standarized forest bird monitoring and launch a long-term monitoring program on St. Vincent 70216 62841 17000 NAMED AWARD FUNDS BirdsCaribbean offers grants from three dedicated funds that honor individuals who have made significant contributions to bird conservation, particularly in the Caribbean. These are the David S. Lee Fund for Caribbean bird conservation (focused on applied research), the Betty Peterson Conservation Fund (focused on community engagement), and the newly established James A. Kushland Research and Conservation Fund (focused on waterbirds). In 2023, we awarded $74,500 in grants to support ten more exciting projects across six Caribbean contries, promoting the study and conservation of avifuana. Our grant agreements include robust reporting mechanisms and many of our awardees publish their findings in the Journal of Caribbean Ornithology and contribute to our blog. 311560 42393 263416 Other programs 311560 42393 263416 608075 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 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 15 0 1 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 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 Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Adrianne Tossas President 3.00 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 60000 0 0 false false false 5355 185836 420213 611404 Publications sales & shipment 813312 13331 0 0 Conferences & workshops 813312 2072 0 0 15403 4304 0 4304 1120 0 0 1120 1287 1328 -41 -41 0 0 -41 94692 64543 30149 0 30149 662339 15403 0 35532 2877 2877 1110 1110 210299 210299 60000 31400 28600 0 423 221 202 0 4590 2402 2188 0 12500 0 12500 0 205382 162521 42861 0 0 0 0 0 13718 5718 8000 0 51114 47827 3287 0 77875 74258 3617 0 Bank & Merchant Fees 6070 1744 4326 0 Dues & Filing Fees 490 0 490 0 Payroll Fees 577 0 577 0 Printing and postage 9863 8632 1231 0 59174 59066 108 0 716062 608075 107987 0 382459 114582 212205 255105 0 235578 111829 0 8310 29194 31254 100470 737747 743239 45068 36786 54531 45068 91317 X 394811 388394 297868 263528 692679 651922 737747 743239 X -53723 12966 X false true X true false X 0 0 583356 382763 450379 689400 611404 2717302 186723 16564 2839 13140 15403 234669 0 0 770079 399327 453218 702540 626807 2951971 0 0 0 2951971 2371 2124 2012 2564 5424 14495 2371 2124 2012 2564 5424 14495 2966466 0.99510 0.97890 0.00490 0.00340 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 100000 100000 0 100000 100000 1.00000 false false 686630 12966 11325 24291 662339 662339 727387 11325 11325 716062 716062 Pt V, Line 4 ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR A RESEARCH GRANT true Central America 0 0 Grants to recipients Award Programs 62841 Central America 0 0 Grants to recipients Caribbean BirdSleuth 700 Central America 0 0 Grants to recipients Caribbean Birdwatch 27167 Central America 0 0 Grants to recipients Bird Conservation 119242 Central America 0 0 Grants to recipients Bird Watch/Festivals 4337 Central America 0 0 Program services Award Programs 7375 Central America 0 0 Program services Caribbean Birding Trail 72464 Central America 0 0 Program services Caribbean BirdSleuth 1750 Central America 0 0 Program services Caribbean Bird Watch 148863 Central America 0 0 Program services Core Communications 23098 Central America 0 0 Program services Disaster Relief 1907 Central America 0 0 Program services Bird Watch / Festivals 20214 Central America 0 0 Program services Bird Conservation 82352 0 0 0 0 572310 572310 Central America Award Programs 9043 check Central America Award Programs 10000 wire transfer Central America Award Programs 9890 wire transfer Central America Bird Conservation 6510 wire transfer Central America Bird Conservation 14001 wire transfer Central America Bird Conservation 64000 wire transfer Central America Partner&Member Serv 9900 wire transfer 7 Award Programs Central America 6 32908 wire transfer Bird Conservation Central America 4 15735 wire transfer FESITVALS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION Central America 5 2500 wire transfer PARTNER AND MEMBER SERVICES Central America 4 17170 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 92159 92159 64084 92159 92159 64084 64084 28075 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. Other This amended return is being filed to correct the response on Part XII, Line 2b. The Organizations financial statements were audited by an independent accountant. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Other programs 311560. 42393. 263416. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g CONSULTING SERVICES 205382. 162521. 42861. 0.