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Birds Of Vermont Museum Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Science and Technology Museums (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$180k (2023)

Expenses
$221k (2023)

Total Assets
$758k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.88k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$180,011
Expenses
$220,806
Net Income
-$40,795
Net Assets
$756,204
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $122,652
68.1%
Program Services $44,008
24.4%
Investment Income $1,687
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $11,664
6.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,583
22.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,091
22.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $758,080
Total Liabilities $1,876
Net Assets $756,204
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erin Talmage (Executive Director) $49,583 $0 $0
Spencer Hardy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ginger Lubkowitz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zac Cota Weaver (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Spinney (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
David Sunshine (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Osborn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Becky Cozzens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Brocious (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kari J Spear (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Mae Mayville (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mayville (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Werneke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$180,513
Expenses
$196,811
Net Income
-$16,298
Net Assets
$796,999
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,282
71.6%
Program Services $39,948
22.1%
Investment Income $513
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,770
6.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,256
23.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,032
23.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $798,875
Total Liabilities $1,876
Net Assets $796,999
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erin Talmage (Executive Director) $46,256 $0 $0
Zac Cota Weaver (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Hardy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Spinney (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Ginger Lubkowitz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mae Mayville (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Osborn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Becky Cozzens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Sunshine (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kari J Spear (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Shirley Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mayville (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Werneke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$184,874
Expenses
$182,340
Net Income
$2,534
Net Assets
$813,297
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,316
74.3%
Program Services $36,611
19.8%
Investment Income $460
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,487
5.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,919
23.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,944
25.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $814,772
Total Liabilities $1,475
Net Assets $813,297
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erin Talmage (Executive Director) $41,919 $0 $0
Zac Cota Weaver (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Hardy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Spinney (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Ginger Lubkowitz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mae Mayville (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Osborn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Becky Cozzens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Sunshine (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kari J Spear (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Shirley Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mayville (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Werneke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$170,295
Expenses
$169,862
Net Income
$433
Net Assets
$810,763
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $143,350
84.2%
Program Services $24,436
14.3%
Investment Income $895
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,614
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,419
25.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,514
25.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $812,163
Total Liabilities $1,400
Net Assets $810,763
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erin Talmage (Executive Director) $42,419 $0 $0
Ginger Lubkowitz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mae Mayville (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Hardy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zac Cota Weaver (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Spinney (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Kari J Spear (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
James Osborn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Becky Cozzens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Sunshine (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shirley Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Werneke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mayville (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$156,718
Expenses
$181,178
Net Income
-$24,460
Net Assets
$810,330
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $113,200
72.2%
Program Services $37,166
23.7%
Investment Income $1,205
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,147
3.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,615
23.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,813
23.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $811,775
Total Liabilities $1,445
Net Assets $810,330
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erin Talmage (Museum Dir) $42,615 $0 $0
Shirley Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Becky Cozzens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Osborn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kari J Spear (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
David Sunshine (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mae Mayville (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mayville (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Werneke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ginger Lubkowitz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Spinney (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Zac Cota Weaver (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Hardy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$166,207
Expenses
$179,735
Net Income
-$13,528
Net Assets
$834,791
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $122,217
73.5%
Program Services $37,556
22.6%
Investment Income $828
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,606
3.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,149
23.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,413
22.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $836,870
Total Liabilities $2,079
Net Assets $834,791
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erin Talmage (Museum Dir) $42,149 $0 $0
Shirley Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Becky Cozzens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Osborn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kari J Spear (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
David Sunshine (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mae Mayville (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mayville (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Werneke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ginger Lubkowitz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Spinney (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Zac Cota Weaver (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$611,504
Expenses
$166,787
Net Income
$444,717
Net Assets
$848,319
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $580,900
95.0%
Program Services $25,695
4.2%
Investment Income $448
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,436
0.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,540
24.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,715
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $850,436
Total Liabilities $2,117
Net Assets $848,319
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erin Talmage (Museum Dir) $41,540 $0 $0
Shirley Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Becky Cozzens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Osborn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kari J Spear (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
David Sunshine (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mae Mayville (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mayville (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Werneke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ginger Lubkowitz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Spinney (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Zac Cota Weaver (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$202,080
Expenses
$149,480
Net Income
$52,600
Net Assets
$403,602
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $179,639
88.9%
Program Services $16,204
8.0%
Investment Income $432
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,546
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $4,259
2.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,092
26.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,048
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $404,282
Total Liabilities $680
Net Assets $403,602
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erin Talmage (Museum Dir) $40,092 $0 $0
Shirley Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Becky Cozzens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dick Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Osborn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kari J Spear (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
David Sunshine (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mae Mayville (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mayville (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Werneke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ginger Lubkowitz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Spinney (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$142,989
Expenses
$155,169
Net Income
-$12,180
Net Assets
$351,002
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,113
86.1%
Program Services $14,626
10.2%
Investment Income $632
0.4%
Net Fundraising $176
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,442
3.1%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $352,086
Total Liabilities $1,084
Net Assets $351,002
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Erin Talmage (Museum Dir) $41,734 $0
Shirley Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0
Becky Cozzens (Board Member) $0 $0
Dick Allen (Board Member) $0 $0
James Osborn (Board Member) $0 $0
Kari J Spear (Board Memeber) $0 $0
David Sunshine (Board Member) $0 $0
Mae Mayville (Board Member) $0 $0
Bill Mayville (President) $0 $0
Brian Valentine (Board Member) $0 $0
Brian Werneke (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ginger Lubkowitz (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,817
Expenses
$140,037
Net Income
$81,780
Net Assets
$363,182
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $204,662
92.3%
Program Services $14,853
6.7%
Investment Income $514
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,764
0.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,349
27.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $32,672
23.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $363,518
Total Liabilities $336
Net Assets $363,182
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erin Talmage (Museum Dir) $38,349 $0 $0
Shirley Johnson (President) $0 $0 $0
Becky Cozzens (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dick Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angelo Incerpi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Osborn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kari J Spear (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Craig Reynolds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Spear (Founding Dir) $0 $0 $0
David Sunshine (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dann Van Der Vleit (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mae Mayville (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mayville (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Valentine (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$137,678
Expenses
$128,331
Net Income
$9,347
Net Assets
$281,402
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,877
86.3%
Program Services $14,202
10.3%
Investment Income $480
0.3%
Net Fundraising $824
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,295
2.4%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $281,402
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $281,402
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Erin Talmage (Museum Dir) $36,779 $0
Shirley Johnson (President) $0 $0
Becky Cozzens (Secretary) $0 $0
Dick Allen (Board Member) $0 $0
Angelo Incerpi (Board Member) $0 $0
James Osborn (Board Member) $0 $0
Kari J Spear (Board Memeber) $0 $0
Craig Reynolds (Board Member) $0 $0
Bob Spear (Founding Dir) $0 $0
David Sunshine (Board Member) $0 $0
Dann Van Der Vleit (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mae Mayville (Board Member) $0 $0
Bill Mayville (Board Member) $0 $0
Brian Valentine (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$109,896
Expenses
$122,408
Net Income
-$12,512
Net Assets
$272,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $96,258
87.6%
Program Services $11,695
10.6%
Investment Income $627
0.6%
Net Fundraising $1,032
0.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $284
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $272,055
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $272,055

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$117,729
Expenses
$121,867
Net Income
-$4,138
Net Assets
$284,567
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $96,410
81.9%
Program Services $11,859
10.1%
Investment Income $713
0.6%
Net Fundraising $718
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,029
6.8%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $285,693
Total Liabilities $1,126
Net Assets $284,567

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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