American Bird Conservancy
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) takes bold action to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Inspired by the wonder of birds, we achieve lasting results for the bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet's fragile climate. Our every action is underpinned by science, strengthened by partnerships, and rooted in the belief that diverse perspectives yield stronger results. Founded as a nonprofit organization in 1994, ABC remains committed to safeguarding birds for generations to come.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF
Total Assets
$22.6M
-3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
+88.1% YoY
Grant Count
64
+120.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
-14.8% YoY
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,595,079 | $23,354,821 | $18,892,801 |
| Revenue | $26,955,379 | $27,904,183 | $21,641,790 |
| Expenses | $29,458,453 | $25,344,812 | $25,555,875 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $608,081 | $132,783 | $243,193 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Peters | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Kacy Ray | VP of Operations and Board Secretary | 35 | $145,395 |
| Larry Selzer | Chair | 1 | — |
| Michael J Parr | President | 30 | $311,704 |
| Amy Tan | Director | 1 | — |
| Annie Novak | Director | 1 | — |
| Carl Safina | Director | 1 | — |
| David Hartwell | Director | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Franzen | Director | 1 | — |
| Josh Lerner | DIrector | 1 | — |
| Kim Kaufman | Director | 1 | — |
| Maribel Guevara | Director | 1 | — |
| Martha Boudreau | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Doss | Director | 1 | — |
| Walter Vergara | Director | 1 | — |
| Angela Modrick | VP of Finance | 35 | $167,953 |
| Richard Callaghan | CFO (part year) | 35 | $175,604 |
| Clare Nielsen | VP Communications | 35 | $177,862 |
| Daniel Lebbin | VP International | 35 | $164,270 |
| Emily Jo Williams | VP North American Birds | 35 | $147,272 |
| Erin Chen | VP Development | 35 | $232,795 |
| Shawn Graff | VP Great Lakes | 35 | $185,155 |
Geographic Focus
Where this funder has awarded grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Data last updated March 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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