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THE HUMMINGBIRD SOCIETY
SEDONA, AZ · EIN 510374652 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE D300 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.hummingbirdsociety.org
revenue
$72K
expenses
$80K
net assets
$-30K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, AND HABITAT PROTECTION TO BENEFIT ENDANDGERED HUMMINGBIRD SPECIES; ENCOURGAGE WILDLIFE ART AS A MEANS OF INCREASING AWARENESS OF HUMMINGBIRD CONSERVATION; SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN WHICH WE ARE LOCATED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Hummingbird Society promotes the conservation and protection of hummingbirds through education, habitat certification, and partnerships with ecotourism lodges across the Americas. The organization supports initiatives that connect bird enthusiasts with hummingbird-rich environments while raising awareness about the species' ecological importance. It operates the Certified Hummingbird Haven program to encourage wildlife-friendly gardening and collaborates with sponsors to fund conservation efforts.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Certified Hummingbird Haven
Program certifying gardens and properties that provide suitable habitat for hummingbirds using native plants and responsible feeding practices
Corporate Sponsorship Program
Engages businesses in supporting hummingbird conservation through financial contributions and product partnerships
Hummingbird Lodge Network
Partnership with ecotourism lodges across the Americas that provide immersive hummingbird viewing experiences and support conservation through guest visits
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Endangered Hummingbird Habitat Conservation 14 activities
    • Fund conservation efforts for endangered hummingbird species
      Provides funding for the protection and conservation of specific endangered hummingbird species, including the Juan Fernández Firecrown and the Marvelous Spatuletail.
    • Fund conservation efforts for endangered hummingbird species
      Provides funding for the protection and conservation of specific endangered hummingbird species, including the Juan Fernández Firecrown and the Marvelous Spatuletail.
    • Promote awareness for endangered hummingbird species
      Raises public awareness regarding the conservation status and fragile future of endangered hummingbird species, such as the Juan Fernández Firecrown.
    • Raise awareness about endangered hummingbird species
      Informs the public about the precarious status of endangered hummingbird species, such as the Juan Fernández Firecrown.
    • Raise awareness for endangered hummingbird species
      Raises public awareness about the precarious status and future of endangered hummingbird species, such as the Juan Fernández Firecrown.
    • Support conservation of endangered hummingbird species
      Funds projects and raises awareness for the conservation of endangered hummingbird species such as the Juan Fernández Firecrown and the Marvelous Spatuletail.
    • Support conservation of specific hummingbird species
      Supports conservation efforts for endangered or vulnerable hummingbird species, including the Marvelous Spatuletail in Peru and the Juan Fernández Firecrown.
    • Support hummingbird habitat restoration projects
      Funds and supports projects focused on restoring habitats for specific hummingbird species, such as the Chilean Woodstar in the Chaca Valley and the Juan Fernández Firecrown.
    • Support hummingbird habitat restoration projects
      Funds and supports projects focused on restoring habitats for specific hummingbird species, such as the Chilean Woodstar in the Chaca Valley.
    • Support hummingbird habitat restoration projects
      Funds and supports projects focused on restoring habitats for various hummingbird species, including the Chilean Woodstar in the Chaca Valley and the development of the Axaca Luli microreserve.
    • Support hummingbird habitat restoration projects
      Funds and supports projects focused on restoring habitats for specific hummingbird species, such as the Chilean Woodstar in the Chaca Valley.
    • Support microreserve development
      Funds the initial development and provides ongoing oversight for microreserves, such as Axaca Luli, dedicated to hummingbird conservation.
    • Support microreserve development for conservation
      Funds the initial development and provides ongoing oversight for microreserves, such as Axaca Luli, to protect hummingbird habitats.
    • Support microreserve development for hummingbird conservation
      Funds the initial development and provides ongoing oversight for microreserves, such as Axaca Luli, dedicated to hummingbird conservation.
  • Hummingbird Nesting Support & Protection 8 activities
    • Advocate for legal protection of hummingbirds
      Raises awareness and advises against the illegal removal or possession of hummingbird nests, emphasizing compliance with legal protections.
    • Advocate for legal protection of hummingbirds
      Raises awareness and advises on legal protections for hummingbirds, specifically regarding the removal or possession of their nests without proper permits.
    • Encourage hummingbird nesting in residential areas
      Encourages individuals to place nesting material near feeders to attract female hummingbirds to nest in residential areas.
    • Promote hummingbird nesting in residential areas
      Encourages the placement of nesting material near feeders to attract female hummingbirds to nest in residential areas.
    • Provide resources for hummingbird care and nesting
      Offers guidance on attracting nesting hummingbirds to residential areas and maintains a list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators for hummingbird care in the United States.
    • Provide resources for hummingbird care and nesting
      Maintains a list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators for hummingbirds in the United States and encourages the placement of nesting material to attract hummingbirds to residential areas.
    • Provide resources for hummingbird care and protection
      Maintains a list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators for hummingbirds and advises the public on legal protections for hummingbird nests.
    • Provide resources for hummingbird care and protection
      Maintains a list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators for hummingbird care and advises the public on legal protections for hummingbird nests.
  • Hummingbird Research and Monitoring 8 activities
    • Conduct hummingbird banding research
      Conducts and expands hummingbird banding projects to collect data on hummingbird populations, breeding ranges, and other ecological information, such as the project in Oak Creek Canyon which provided new information on Rivoli's Hummingbird breeding range.
    • Conduct hummingbird research through banding projects
      Carries out banding projects to gather data on hummingbird populations, breeding ranges, and other ecological information, such as the project in Oak Creek Canyon that identified Rivoli's Hummingbirds breeding in the area.
    • Conduct hummingbird research through banding projects
      Conducts banding projects to gather data on hummingbird populations and breeding ranges, such as the project in Oak Creek Canyon that identified Rivoli's Hummingbirds breeding in the area.
    • Conduct hummingbird research through banding projects
      Performs banding projects to gather data on hummingbird populations, breeding ranges, and other ecological information, such as establishing the breeding range of Rivoli's Hummingbirds in Oak Creek Canyon.
    • Operate and support hummingbird banding sites
      Operates and supports hummingbird banding sites in Arizona, such as the Page Springs Fish Hatchery, conducting banding activities from spring through fall with volunteer involvement, and allowing public spectators.
    • Operate and support hummingbird banding sites
      Operates and supports hummingbird banding sites in Arizona, including a site in Page Springs open to spectators and an expanded project in the Village of Oak Creek, collecting annual data and conducting banding from spring through fall.
    • Operate and support hummingbird banding sites
      Supports and conducts hummingbird banding operations at various locations, including a site in Page Springs, Arizona, which is open to spectators and involves volunteers.
    • Operate and support hummingbird banding sites
      Supports and conducts hummingbird banding operations at various locations, including a site in Page Springs, Arizona, which is open to spectators, and an expanded project in the Village of Oak Creek, collecting long-term data.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$72K
Contributions & grants$68K94%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$9K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-30K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +12.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • CAROLE TUREK — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN FOGAS — DIRECTOR
  • KATE SAFFORD — DIRECTOR
  • RANDY SAFFORD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 40

who they work with

  • Advanced Technical Sewing Partner — Business member with expertise in design and fabrication.
  • American Bird Conservancy Partner — Partner through which the organization funded the first phase of development and supports ongoing reserve oversight for Axaca Luli.
  • American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Partner — Partners on the Marvelous Spatuletail Project in Peru.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Partnered on a hummingbird banding project at the Page Springs Fish Hatchery.
  • Asociación Ecosistemas Andinos (ECOAN) Partner — Works with ECOAN and ABC to protect habitat for the Marvelous Spatuletail in Peru.
  • Black Mesa Winery Partner — Business member that produces wines from New Mexico grapes and hard cider from northern New Mexico apples.
  • CONAF (Chilean National Forestry organization) Partner — Will contribute 1000 trees for planting in the Axaca Luli microreserve.
  • Casa Ana Birding Partner — Sponsor of the Hummingbird Lodge program, offering accommodations and birding experiences in Cuba.
  • Chilean Ornithologists Union (AvesChile) Partner — Monitors the Chilean Woodstar population size through annual surveys since 2003.
  • Crystal Goldmine Partner — Business member that offers an authentic 1880's underground gold mine tour.
  • Duco Lodge Partner — Sponsor of the Hummingbird Lodge program, offering accommodations and birding experiences in Brazil.
  • El Suzanne Rainforest Lodge Partner — Sponsor of the Hummingbird Lodge program, offering accommodations and birding experiences in Trinidad and Tobago, and is a Certified Hummingbird Haven.
  • High Country Gardens Partner — Offers plants, with an emphasis on hummingbird plants, and is a sponsor.
  • Hotel Villa San Ignacio Partner — Sponsor of the Hummingbird Lodge program, offering accommodations and birding experiences in Costa Rica.
  • Hummingbird Market Partner — Developed a healthy nectar blend of fructose, glucose, and sucrose designed to mimic flower nectar.
  • Hummingbird Market Partner — Sponsor committed to hummingbird health and happiness since 2009, conducting research on natural flower nectar and replicating it in their proprietary nectar formula.
  • Hummingbird Momma Partner — Developed a line of organic sugar for hummingbirds processed to be safe and healthy.
  • Hummingbird Momma Partner — Sponsor that created a Premium USDA Certified Organic Hummingbird Food, which is iron-free and mirrors natural flower nectar.
  • Hummingbird Monitoring Network Partner — Partnered on a hummingbird banding project at the Page Springs Fish Hatchery.
  • Hummingbird Research Group Partner — Partnered on two additional banding projects, including one in Oak Creek Canyon and an extension of the Sedona Hummingbird Festival banding.
  • Hummviewer Partner — Business member that provides an observational sensory experience to feed and observe hummingbirds up close.
  • IREJ Event Registration Partner — Sponsor that provides event registration services, including handling registrant questions and providing reports and data.
  • International Hummingbird Society Partner — Collaborates with the organization, as indicated by describing Richard Cachor Taylor as a good friend of the International Hummingbird Society
  • Kingsyard Partner — Sponsor dedicated to enhancing outdoor birdwatching experiences and promoting bird conservation through high-quality bird feeders.
  • Land of the Hummingbird Partner — Business member that creates cards and wearable art featuring photos of hummingbirds from Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Manòu Funder — Top corporate sponsor, contributing $10,000, committed to protecting hummingbirds and preserving their habitat.
  • Mezcal Trascendente Partner — Sponsor that supports Terraza Colibrí, a sanctuary dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of hummingbirds.
  • Northern Arizona Audubon Society Partner — Provides support for a hummingbird banding project at the Page Springs Fish Hatchery.
  • Rachel Lee Young Photography Partner — Business member who is a fine art photographer and designer, featuring custom-made greeting cards and textile designs with hummingbird images.
  • Ramsey Canyon Cabins & Bird Sanctuary Partner — Sponsor of the Hummingbird Lodge program, offering accommodations and birding experiences in Arizona, USA, and is a Certified Hummingbird Haven.
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