Audubon Nature Institute Inc
68% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Audubon Nature Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 1995, with $61,293,521 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 68% of spending to programs.
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, 70118 EIN 51-0157624 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$61.3M
▲ 36.6% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$54.2M
Net assets
$5.0M
Employees
745
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating68% to programs · $5 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Audubon Nature Institute Inc: 68% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Audubon Nature Institute Inc: 1 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Audubon Nature Institute Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Audubon Nature Institute Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Operation of museums and parks dedicated to nature on behalf of the city of new orleans.
What they do
Audubon announced the alliance for sustainable wildlife, a groundbreaking partnership with san diego zoo global to devise strategies to ensure sustainable populations of animals facing possible extinction. the alliance will be housed at the audubon center for research of endangered species. this facility encompasses 1,000-acres equipped with enclosures for species that have declining populations including whooping cranes, okapis, bongos, and masai giraffes. the program service total for operation and management of this facility of $2,238,692 includes salaries incurred by audubon nature institute employees. these salary costs were reimbursed by a management agreement contract with audubon commission. note: the form 990 reflects financial information related to the not-for-profit audubon nature institute; it does not include operational statements for audubon-managed facilities. to fully understand the financial status of audubon nature institute's managed facilities please review the audited statements for audubon nature institute and audubon commission. call (504)861-5107 to request the most current audited financial statement.
Contact & location
- Address
- 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, 70118
- City
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30.4M (FY2013) to $61.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17.0MNet assets $5.0M
Operating margin
11.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22.0M
Total liabilities
$17.0M
Net assets
$5.0M
Salaries & benefits
$26.1M
48% of expenses
Board members
32
32 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,293,521▲36.6% | $54,152,232▲4.3% | $4,999,829▲333% | $21,999,453▲120% | 990 |
| 2023 | $44,856,452▲6.5% | $51,911,191▲20.4% | -$2,141,460▼145% | $9,986,561▼24.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $42,103,273▲28.9% | $43,117,928▲84.9% | $4,783,189▼67.9% | $13,187,344▼22.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $32,674,283▲37.9% | $23,318,821▼5.1% | $14,913,747▲152% | $16,945,824▼21.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $23,699,306▼35.6% | $24,583,815▼30.9% | $5,924,635▼15.5% | $21,443,424▲20.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $36,791,742▲4.8% | $35,583,384▼10.2% | $7,012,868▲9.6% | $17,757,715▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $35,109,719▲1.9% | $39,604,675▲7.9% | $6,401,496▼42.2% | $16,197,515▼17.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $34,452,997▼13.9% | $36,709,659▲3.1% | $11,073,989▼17.8% | $19,574,561▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $40,030,814▲29.6% | $35,617,671▲13.9% | $13,465,239▲47.2% | $22,590,534▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $30,887,681▲5.5% | $31,270,733▲3.0% | $9,148,595▼5.0% | $18,033,919▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $29,283,488▼3.7% | $30,366,808▼1.5% | $9,635,046▼11.8% | $17,954,152▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $30,405,440 | $30,824,813▲8.8% | $10,918,973▼4.9% | $19,267,181▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $28,335,833▲5.5% | $11,483,575▲73.8% | $17,770,788▲33.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $26,867,357▼2.7% | $6,608,445▲21.5% | $13,278,742▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $27,613,481 | $5,440,061 | $12,928,247 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: L Ronald Forman — $1,927,181 (3.56% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Ronald Forman | President & Ceo | 40 | $1,927,181 |
| Kyle Burks | Exec Vp/coo | 40 | $240,639 |
| Laurie Conkerton | Exec Vp/cao | 40 | $230,714 |
| Stephen Davis | Senior Vice President Business Development | 40 | $209,636 |
| Toni Mobley | Exc. Vp/chief Service Offi | 40 | $206,187 |
| Daine Appleberry | Senior Vice President | 40 | $164,800 |
| Alicia Bunnell | Vice President of Marketin | 40 | $161,032 |
| Thomas Bagwill | Senior Vice President of Philanthropy | 40 | $157,141 |
| Richard D Toth Jr | Senior Vice President | 40 | $156,044 |
| Angus R Cooper | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Anne E Long | Part Year Board Member | 1 | — |
| Beau J Box | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bernard Van Der Linden | Part Year Board Member | 1 | — |
| Beth V Lambert | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Caroline Z Calhoun | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Caryn Rodgers-battiste | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chris Bardell | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Dennis P Lauscha | First Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Douglas B Wood | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Edgar L Chase | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Search Influence | Digital Marketing Services | $2,557,974 |
| Universal Protection Service LP | Security Services | $1,207,364 |
| Siriusware Inc | Online Fees and Maintenance | $413,568 |
| Sela Aquatics LLC | Contract Personnel For Attractions | $246,101 |
| Schultz & Williams Inc | Fundraising Consulting Services | $184,074 |
Grants received · $7.0M total
68 grants to Audubon Nature Institute Inc totaling $7.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Inc | For program support | 2024 | $230,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2024 | $130,910 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | General assistance | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Public/society benefit | 2023 | $111,043 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | La coastal dolphin rescue support | 2023 | $100,913 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | Support for ssp wildlife care | 2023 | $88,643 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $16,250 |
| Touro Infirmary | Donation of $4,000 to audubon's breast cancer catering and $8,000 to audubon aquarium and audubon insectarium nursing nest sponsorship | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $8,750 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | Support for ssp wildlife care | 2022 | $602,392 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Public/society benefit | 2022 | $160,205 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Marine mammal stranding | 2022 | $136,189 |
| Touro Infirmary | Donation of $10,000 to audubon's mother's day event | 2022 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $14,080 |
Grants made · $2.5M in FY2024
3 grants totaling $2.5M in FY2024. All grants made by Audubon Nature Institute Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon Commission-aquarium of the Americas | Supports programs, capital projects, and operations of facilities. | $1,303,117 |
| Audubon Commission-audubon Zoopark | Supports programs, capital projects, and operations of facilities. | $1,221,193 |
| Audubon Commission-louisiana Nature Center | Supports programs, capital projects, and operations of facilities. | $24,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Audubon Nature Institute Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Audubon Nature Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0157624, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Audubon Nature Institute Inc's EIN?
- Audubon Nature Institute Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0157624.
- How much revenue does Audubon Nature Institute Inc report?
- Audubon Nature Institute Inc reported $61,293,521 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Audubon Nature Institute Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Audubon Nature Institute Inc spends about 68% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Audubon Nature Institute Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Audubon Nature Institute Inc B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Audubon Nature Institute Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Audubon Nature Institute Inc's latest Form 990 is $1,927,181, paid to L Ronald Forman (President & Ceo).
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Data for Audubon Nature Institute Inc (EIN 51-0157624) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.