Nonprofit · EIN 27-4846966
GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST INC
Also known as Friends of the IBA
Tax-exempt · SCHUYLERVILLE, NY 12871
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $761,993 | $206,309 | $555,684 | $992,915 | $0 | $992,915 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $278,227 | $215,966 | $62,261 | $437,930 | $700 | $437,230 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $284,203 | $200,380 | $83,823 | $374,969 | $0 | $374,969 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $741,192
- of which government grants
- $106,367
- Program service revenue
- $19,502
- Investment income
- $1,299
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $61,293
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $77,968
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $1,480
- Program services (functional)
- $181,825
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,639
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,845
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $437,930
- Total assets, end of year
- $992,915
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $992,915
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $176,116
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $624,245
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $368,670
- Gross unrelated business income
- $19,502
- Gross receipts
- $761,993
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH SWENSEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| TODD SCHEUERMANN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHERINE ROOME | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| TERRY GRIFFIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| TERI PTACEK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EVE WENGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CONNIE HASKO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JAMIE BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH SWENSEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| TODD SCHEUERMANN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHERINE ROOME | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| TERRY GRIFFIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| TERI PTACEK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EVE WENGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CONNIE HASKO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH SWENSEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| TODD SCHEUERMANN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHERINE ROOME | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| TERRY GRIFFIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| TERI PTACEK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EVE WENGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12 SPRING ST STE 1W, SCHUYLERVILLE, NY 12871-1052
- In care of
- % LAURIE LAFOND
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 3 Oakwood Drive, South Glens Falls NY 12803
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TERRY GRIFFIN, 12 SPRING STREET STE 1W, SCHUYLERVILLE, NY 12871
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Laurie LaFond, 3 Oakwood Drive, South Glens Falls NY 12803
- Signed the 990
- TERRY GRIFFIN, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (518) 499-0012
- Website
- www.ibafriends.org
- Return prepared by
- LUTZ SELIG & ZERONDA CPAS LLP
Mission
GBT PROTECTS CRITICAL AND VANISHING GRASSLAND HABITAT FOR ENDANGERED AND THREATENED GRASSLAND BIRDS. GBT'S FOCUS IS 102,000 ACRES IN THE NYSDEC WASHINGTON COUNTY GRASSLAND BIRD CONSERVATION CENTER (GBCC) THAT EXTENDS FROM SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTY NORTH TO THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS. THE GBCC CONSTITUTES ONE OF THE LARGEST REMAINING GRASSLAND AREAS IN NY STATE. THE AUDUBON-DESIGNATED FORT EDWARD GRASSLAND IMPORTANT BIRD AREA IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE GBCC, WHERE GBT OWNS AND MANAGES 78 ACRES.
Program accomplishments
- GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST PARTNERS WITH LANDOWNERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE THE RECOVERY OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED GRASSLAND BIRD SPECIES WHILE EXPANDING ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.Expenses $181,825 · revenue $19,502
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-4846966
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $992,915
- Income (IRS master file)
- $761,993
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $761,993 | $206,309 | $992,915 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $278,227 | $215,966 | $437,930 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $284,203 | $200,380 | $374,969 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $105,122 | $121,116 | $291,144 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Laurie LaFond | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 27-4846966).
Questions about GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST INC
- What is the EIN of GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST INC is 27-4846966.
- Is GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST INC 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 GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TERRY GRIFFIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $761,993, expenses of $206,309 and total assets of $992,915 at year end.
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