TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

170 POSSUM HOLLOW RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-3910

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Christopher Chapdelaine, 170 Possum Hollow Road, Newark, DE 19711

Signed the 990

Robert Bryant, Treasurer

Phone

(302) 737-9543

Website

tristatebird.org

Mission

The mission of Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research is to provide professional, compassionate rehabilitation to native injured and orphaned wild birds and contaminated wildlife, and to promote their stewardship through education and humane research.

Program accomplishments

• FY 2025 Bird Preservation & Protection Programs: BIRD CARE The clinic admitted 4077 birds between these dates. Over 120 different neotropical species which included over 1,800 individuals. The clinic admitted 170 different species during this time period. Some of the specialty birds that the clinic admitted were: 87 bald eagles, several pelagic birds including Norther Gannets, Red-throated and Common Loons and Dovekies. There were also many state endangered and threatened birds such as peregrine falcons and Yellow-crowned Night heron. The number one species represented in the clinic was the Mallard making up 25.3% of our caseload (282 individuals). The clinic released over 1125 individuals during the above time period with a survival rate after the first 24 hours of 75%. Out of those released over 271 orphans were reunited with their parents or placed in a foster family (non-biological). This includes raptors, song birds, waterfowl and wading birds. Some of the causes of injury that the clinic sees are: attack by cat (202 individuals), hit by vehicle (341 individuals), and displaced from nest (427 individuals). The summer is the busiest time of year and less than 30% of the caseload is adult birds. During the summer the clinic admitted 2,664 birds and at its height admitted 55 birds in one day. Tri-State admitted over 150 transfer cases from other centers from New York to Maryland. Cases are transferred to Tri-State from other centers because they need specialized care, knowledge, caging or medical treatment. The three most prevalent states that bring us admissions are Delaware 48.1% (1959 individuals), Pennsylvania at 29.8% (1216 individuals) and Maryland at 17.7% (722 individuals).
  Expenses $717,429 · grants $31,831
• FY 2025 Bird Preservation & Protection Programs: OIL SPILL RESPONSE & CONTINGENCY PLAN Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research Oil Spill Programs staff are dedicated to effective oil spill planning, preparedness, and response. The Oiled Wildlife Response Team maintains availability 24/7 and has been able to respond to incidents continually during FY25. The Oil Team responded to three wildlife incidents in three different states and were placed on standby for several more. Oiled wildlife responses involved capture, stabilization, wash, and release of affected native wild birds. The Oil Team has presented at and attended meetings and conferences such as the Area Committee Meetings for US Coast Guard Sectors Delaware, Maryland, New York, and Virginia, meetings for Regional Response Teams 1, 3, and the Caribbean Regional Response Team, meetings for the National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition, the Savannah Spill Response Corporation, the Clean Gulf conference in New Orleans, the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Symposium, the International Oil Spill Conference, Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association Conference, and the Global Oiled Wildlife Responders group. The Oil Team participated in full-scale oil spill exercises for BP, Monroe Energy, and in several drills conducted by oil industry partners. The Oil Team also taught workshops and gave presentations to members of the oil industry, wildlife rehabilitators, Department of Interior, US Fish & Wildlife Service, National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, state wildlife trustee agencies, and animal care colleagues. The Oil Team also contributed to the field of oil spill preparedness by fulfilling several contracts to create oiled wildlife contingency plans and provide oiled wildlife response training. In FY 25 the Oil Team created five new oiled wildlife contingency plans, including a plan for Ocean Point Terminals in the Virgin Islands, US Coast Guard Sectors Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, and Regional Response Team 3. The Oil Team also did other preparedness services for Ocean Point Terminals including identifying wildlife response facilities and building a medication stockpile to be used during oiled wildlife responses.
  Expenses $520,130 · revenue $276,540
• FY 2025 VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND EDUCATION SERVICES This program includes training and materials for volunteers, in addition to educational workshops for the public. The Tri-State team invests a lot of training into their volunteers to prepare them for their service in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. In FY 2025, Tri-State brought on 46 new volunteers that completed a new volunteer orientation in addition to role specific hands-on training. Between April 2024 and March 2025, Tri-State hosted 149 individual volunteers who served a total of 16,756 volunteer hours. During FY 25, 15 interns trained with our clinic team and served a combined total of 3,744.5 hours of volunteer service. The fifteen interns represented five different colleges/universities. In addition to supporting our clinic team, interns attended weekly lectures, trainings, and workshops to further their knowledge and skills. In November 2024, our team hosted an advanced training workshop for best practices in field response and transporting injured wild birds. There were 17 participants in addition to staff. Our volunteers represented Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland as our primary response area. It is also part of Tri-State's mission to promote stewardship of wild birds and wildlife through public education. This is accomplished with educational workshops and outreach programs for local and neighboring communities. Education is an important component of Tri-State's mission. It is achieved by providing information for the public as well as through colleague outreach, and intern and volunteer programs. In FY 2025, our team reached over 22,000 members of the surrounding community by participating in outreach events and festivals. During this same time, our team also reached 3,771 students and 603 scouts/campers through classroom programs and presentations. Tri-State supported improved excellence in wildlife care by training other wildlife professionals and oil spill contingency personnel. Tri-State staff and volunteers presented topics at local, regional and international conferences. Throughout the year, Tri-State helped to educate the public by answering over 18,000 telephone inquiries and conducting outreach programs. In addition, an annual open house is held each Spring attracting approximately 750 visitors to the campus in Newark, DE.
  Expenses $155,842 · revenue $3,018

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.

IRS record

EIN

51-0265807

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

1982

Accounting year ends

March

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Animal-related (D320)

Assets (IRS master file)

$10,553,124

Income (IRS master file)

$1,927,902

Filing history

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 51-0265807).

Questions about TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH INC

What is the EIN of TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH INC is 51-0265807.

Is TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.

Are donations to TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH 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 TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH INC 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 TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH INC 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 TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH INC?

The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names Christopher Chapdelaine.

Who are the officers and directors of TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH INC?

The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,666 (Autumn Reiter, Executive Director).

How much revenue does TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,773,635, expenses of $1,782,332 and total assets of $10,553,124 at year end.

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