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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2026 Expires: August 2028

American Bird Conservancy

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(540) 253-5780
Post Office Box 249
The Plains, VA, 20198
http://abcbirds.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

American Bird Conservancy meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas."

Year, State Incorporated:
1986, DE

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) reports that it takes action to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. The organization's education and outreach programs disseminate bird conservation information and news through printed publications, websites and other digital platforms. The organization also holds birding and bird conservation events. ABC's Together for Birds initiative encourages people to enjoy and conserve birds, including through its fellowship program. According to the organization, in 2024, ABC and its partners conserved more than 10 million acres for birds.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, American Bird Conservancy's program expenses were:

Bird conservation programs $18,829,814
Education and outreach $3,386,045
Total Program Expenses $22,215,859

Chief Executive
Michael J. Parr, President

Compensation*
$348,026

Chair of the Board
Maribel Guevara

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder and Director, ECOador International Film Festival

Board Size
13

Paid Staff Size
153

*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Membership appeals, Workplace Giving

Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $25,635,634, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on American Bird Conservancy's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions $13,998,312
Grants $11,637,322
Investment returns, net $1,576,774
Program service fees $553,000
Other income $166,409
Total Income $27,931,817

Programs: 76% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 16%

Total Income $27,931,817
Total expenses: $29,406,872
  Program expenses $22,215,859
  Fundraising expenses $2,401,945
  Administrative expenses $4,789,068
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-1,475,055
Beginning Net Assets $21,468,869
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $19,993,814
Total Liabilities $2,601,265
Total Assets $22,595,079

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance