Nonprofit · EIN 63-1155946
DAUPHIN ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES INC
Tax-exempt · MOBILE, AL 36693
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $444,356 | $57,384 | $386,972 | $4,811,444 | $0 | $4,811,444 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $269,874 | $32,770 | $237,104 | $4,454,096 | $0 | $4,454,096 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $886,686 | $56,897 | $829,789 | $4,202,069 | $0 | $4,202,069 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $383,765
- Membership dues
- $9,713
- Program service revenue
- $5,565
- Investment income
- $54,981
- Royalties
- $45
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $41,019
- Other revenue
- $45
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $41,898
- Management and general (functional)
- $15,486
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,454,096
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,811,444
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,811,444
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,492,962
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,811,444
- Gross receipts
- $444,416
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Haffenden | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Walter Ernest | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Elberta Reid | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jennie Stowers | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Ralph Havard | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Greg Harber | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Betsy Eager | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Freeman | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Meg Goecker | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dena McKee | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Reese Partridge | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Linda Reynolds | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| John Dindo | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Brian Jones | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Don Ladner | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Porter | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Travis Hightower | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Nancy Zeglen | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Neil Sass | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Rich Colberg | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Haffenden | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Walter Ernest | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Elberta Reid | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jennie Stowers | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Ralph Havard | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Greg Harber | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Betsy Eager | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Freeman | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Meg Goecker | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dena McKee | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Reese Partridge | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Linda Reynolds | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| John Dindo | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Brian Jones | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Don McKee | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Paul Porter | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Travis Hightower | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Nancy Zeglen | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Don Ladner | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Neil Sass | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Haffenden | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Walter Ernest | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Elberta Reid | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jennie Stowers | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Ralph Havard | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Greg Harber | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Bianca Allen | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Betsy Eager | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Rich Colberg | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Freeman | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Meg Goecker | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dena McKee | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Reese Partridge | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Linda Reynolds | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| John Dindo | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Brian Jones | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Don McKee | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Paul Porter | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Travis Hightower | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Nancy Zeglen | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4254 TAURUS DR, MOBILE, AL 36693-4657
- In care of
- % C/O JIM GAINES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- Post Office Box 1295, Dauphin Island AL 36528
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Ralph Havard, 605 General Page Place, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Betsy Eager, 4254 Taurus Drive, Mobile AL 36693
- Signed the 990
- Ralph Havard, President
- Phone
- (251) 661-3744
- Website
- coastalbirding.org
Mission
To build, maintain and protect a network of stopover habitat for migratory birds on Dauphin Island by purchase and maintenance of land that is protected in perpetuity by conservation easements.
Program accomplishments
- DIBS continued to use proceeds from grants/donations, along with cash on hand from individual donors to acquire six 6 properties on Dauphin Island as part of our network of quality stopover habitat for migratory birds on the island. The organization now holds 94 property deeds for real estate on the island to fulfill the organizations purpose of providing protected bird habitat in perpetuity.Expenses $41,898
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
- 63-1155946
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D113)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,811,444
- Income (IRS master file)
- $444,416
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $444,356 | $57,384 | $4,811,444 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $269,874 | $32,770 | $4,454,096 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $886,686 | $56,897 | $4,202,069 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $628,805 | $44,813 | $3,359,606 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Betsy Eager | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 63-1155946).
Questions about DAUPHIN ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES INC
- What is the EIN of DAUPHIN ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DAUPHIN ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES INC is 63-1155946.
- Is DAUPHIN ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to DAUPHIN ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DAUPHIN ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES 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 DAUPHIN ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES 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 DAUPHIN ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES 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 DAUPHIN ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ralph Havard.
- Who are the officers and directors of DAUPHIN ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DAUPHIN ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $444,356, expenses of $57,384 and total assets of $4,811,444 at year end.
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