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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2746275

MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY

Tax-exempt · MARSHALL, MO 65340

Financials

$452K$397K2023$416K$484K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$415,786$484,198-$68,412$951,301$25,243$926,058
July 31, 2024990$451,781$397,009$54,772$1,001,605$19,830$981,775
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$388,343
of which government grants
$144,394
Program service revenue
$7,129
Investment income
$12,072
Net income from fundraising events
$3,995
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,797
Other revenue
$8,242

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$111,368
Other salaries and wages
$213,679
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$349,913
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,500
Accounting fees
$8,695
Occupancy
$6,855
Travel
$33,459
Depreciation
$19,943
Program services (functional)
$410,028
Management and general (functional)
$70,620
Fundraising (functional)
$3,550

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,001,605
Total assets, end of year
$951,301
Total liabilities, end of year
$25,243
Net assets, end of year
$926,058
Land, buildings and equipment
$581,824
Publicly traded securities
$174,388
Net assets without donor restrictions
$707,808
Net assets with donor restrictions
$218,250
Gross receipts
$427,172
Employees
12
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
MO

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DANA RIPPERDIRECTOR
Officer
60$55,684
ETHAN DUKEDIRECTOR
Officer
60$55,684
THERESA ENDERLECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
DOUGLAS DOUGHTYVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TAMMY GILLESPIESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JERRY GIGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIM RATCLIFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TRACY LEWANDOWSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MCKAY STANGLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LESLIE HUSTONEDUCATION CH
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DANA RIPPERDIRECTOR
Officer
60$56,570
ETHAN DUKEDIRECTOR
Officer
60$44,799
DIANE BENEDETTIOUTGOING CHA
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
THERESA ENDERLECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
MICHELE REINKEOUTGOING SEC
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LESLIE HUSTONEDUCATION CH
Trustee or director
1$0
DOUGLAS DOUGHTYVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JERRY GIGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIM RATCLIFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TAMMY GILLESPIESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
27331 HIGHWAY WW, MARSHALL, MO 65340-5607
In care of
% DANA RIPPER
Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
27331 Highway WW, Marshall MO 65340
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DANA RIPPER
Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
Dana Ripper, 27331 Highway WW, Marshall MO 65340
Signed the 990
DANA RIPPER, DIRECTOR
Phone
(660) 837-3888
Return prepared by
GERDING KORTE & CHITWOOD PC CPA'S

Mission

CONSERVATION OF BIRDS, OTHER WILDLIFE, AND THEIR HABITATS VIA SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MRBO CONDUCTS STATEWIDE SURVEYS OF BIRDS AND HABITAT CHARACTERISTICS IN MISSOURI'S MOST IMPERILED ECOSYSTEMS, INCLUDING PRAIRIES AND RECONSTRUCTED GRASSLANDS. IN-FIELD SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROGRAMS REQUIRE EMPLOYMENT OF SEASONAL STAFF MEMBERS AND TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE RESULTS OF THESE SURVEYS INFORM LAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS. RESULTS ARE ALSO SHARED WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE DATA FORM A FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS
    Expenses $153,873 · grants $5,000
  • MRBO CONDUCTS APPROXIMATELY 150 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THAT REACH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR. PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED FOR YOUTH AGES 6-18 AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES. TYPICAL PROGRAM TOPICS ARE BIRD IDENTIFICATION, OUTDOOR SKILLS, CONSERVATION OF BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE, AND SERVICE OPPORTUNTIES. MANY EVENTS ARE ONE- OR TWO- DAY PROGRAMS, BUT MRBO ALSO OPERATES A TWO-WEEK SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUTH AGES 8-11, COORDINATES THE MISSOURI YOUNG BIRDERS CLUB, AND HOSTS TWO FESTIVALS.
    Expenses $256,155 · revenue $7,109

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-2746275
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
2010
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D31)
Assets (IRS master file)
$951,301
Income (IRS master file)
$427,172

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$415,786$484,198$951,301XML
990July 2024$451,781$397,009$1,001,605XML
990July 2023$281,641$265,006$931,569IRS
990July 2022–––IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990-EZJuly 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2010
Officer: Dana Ripper
January 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 27-2746275).

Questions about MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY

What is the EIN of MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY is 27-2746275.
Is MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY 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 MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names DANA RIPPER.
Who are the officers and directors of MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,684 (DANA RIPPER, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $415,786, expenses of $484,198 and total assets of $951,301 at year end.

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