Nonprofit · EIN 22-2746733
NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST
Tax-exempt · MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,994,113 | $1,740,232 | $253,881 | $12,209,076 | $668,314 | $11,540,762 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,728,602 | $1,873,365 | -$144,763 | $12,126,090 | $877,113 | $11,248,977 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,687,514 | $1,527,079 | $160,435 | $11,750,965 | $783,868 | $10,967,097 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,441,387
- of which government grants
- $38,356
- Membership dues
- $108,736
- Program service revenue
- $354,397
- Investment income
- $64,809
- Net rental income
- $225,161
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$107,973
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $14,836
- Other revenue
- $133,520
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $149,616
- Other salaries and wages
- $833,776
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,096,136
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,032
- Accounting fees
- $33,419
- Occupancy
- $102,362
- Travel
- $303
- Depreciation
- $173,464
- Program services (functional)
- $1,242,348
- Management and general (functional)
- $333,701
- Fundraising (functional)
- $164,183
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,126,090
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,209,076
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $668,314
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,540,762
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,308,156
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,187,418
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,336,277
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,204,485
- Gross receipts
- $2,194,277
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 268
- Year formed
- 1949
- State of legal domicile
- RI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAITLIN RYAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $147,308 |
| LIZ DRAYTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT MANICE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BEN DUCAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GIBBS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH LINNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTA STURTEVANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN BARBERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAY RIVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHYLEENE O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONO BIXBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA BENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMESON CHACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA WELCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNNE MALLONNEE | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN TRIFERO | TREASURER (UNTIL 11/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlin Ryan | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $137,308 |
| Jono Bixby | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Bender | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Manice | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Barbera | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynne Mallonnee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Krista Sturtevant | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Ducas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chyleene OConnor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Deborah Linnell | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Liz Drayton | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Gibbs | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Trifero | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlin Ryan | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $130,000 |
| Jono Bixby | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Bender | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Manice | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Barbera | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynne Mallonnee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Krista Sturtevant | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Ducas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chyleene OConnor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Deborah Linnell | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Liz Drayton | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Gibbs | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Trifero | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 583 3RD BEACH RD, MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842-5738
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KAITLIN RYAN, 583 THIRD BEACH ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
- Signed the 990
- KAITLIN RYAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (401) 846-2577
- Website
- WWW.NORMANBIRDSANCTUARY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO SPARK PEOPLE'S CURIOSITY TO EXPLORE, STEWARD, AND FIND PEACE AND JOY IN NATURE. IN SERVICE TO THIS, NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY INSPIRES, BUILDS, AND ENGAGES A COMMUNITY OF STEWARDS WHO PRESERVE, PROTECT, ENJOY, AND LEARN FROM THE ECOSYSTEM WITHIN AND BEYOND OUR STONE WALLS. WE FOSTER LIFELONG CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND OUR DYNAMIC NATURAL WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING - THE ORGANIZATION IS A LEADER IN RHODE ISLAND EXPERIENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION; OFFERING PLACE-BASED SCIENCE AND NATURE PROGRAMS TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES AT THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND IN CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE STATE. THOUSANDS OF PRE-K TO GRADE 12 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S INNOVATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS. EDUCATORS CAN SELECT FROM OVER 75 ENGAGING AND INQUIRY-BASED CLASSES ON ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND NEW ENGLAND'S UNIQUE NATURAL RESOURCES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ON-SITE FIELDTRIPS, IN-SCHOOL OUTREACH, TEACHER TRAINING AND SUMMER CAMPS. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE ALL AGES FROM AGE-APPROPRIATE PRESCHOOL COURSES TO SATURDAY EXPLORERS CLUBS, FAMILY NATURE NIGHTS AND A WILDLIFE SPEAKER SERIES. THE GOAL IS TO FOSTER AN ENDURING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ENVIRONMENT WITH A PASSION TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.Expenses $750,138 · revenue $298,918
- SANCTUARY PRESERVATION - THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARGED WITH THE PRESERVATION OF MORE THAN 300 ACRES OF HABITAT OF DIVERSE AND OFTEN RARE SPECIES OF ANIMALS AND PLANTS. THE ORGANIZATION UNDERTOOK A COMPREHENSIVE INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT PLAN WHICH PROVIDES AN EXHAUSTIVE STUDY OF THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND IDENTIFIES OVER 150 SEPARATE AREAS THAT CONTAIN INVASIVE PLANTS AND PROVIDING A PLAN FOR THEIR CONTROL. THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF AND GROUPS OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS HAVE IMPLEMENTED INITIAL INVASIVES MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES USING ONLY MANUAL AND MECHANICAL METHODS, NOT CHEMICALS. AS PART OF THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AND PRESERVES ONE OF THE OLDEST INTACT 18TH CENTURY FARMHOUSES ON OVER 200 ACRES IN THE UNITED STATES. THE ORGANIZATION'S MULTI-YEAR INVESTMENTS IN LONG-RANGE PLANNING PROVIDES A DETAILED ROAD MAP FOR THE THOUGHTFUL STEWARDSHIP OF THE WILDLIFE HABITATS AND HISTORIC FACILITIES IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CARE.Expenses $492,210 · revenue $296,972
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2746733
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,209,076
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,194,277
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $1,994,113 | $1,740,232 | $12,209,076 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $1,728,602 | $1,873,365 | $12,126,090 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $1,687,514 | $1,527,079 | $11,750,965 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $1,574,723 | $1,221,416 | $11,910,221 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2746733).
Questions about NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST
- What is the EIN of NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST is 22-2746733.
- Is NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names KAITLIN RYAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $147,308 (KAITLIN RYAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,994,113, expenses of $1,740,232 and total assets of $12,209,076 at year end.
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