Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Newark, Delaware, registered in 1982, with $1,773,635 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
170 Possum Hollow Rd, Newark, DE, 19711 EIN 51-0265807 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▲ 8.9% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$10.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating71 mo reserves · -0% 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 Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc: 71 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 170 Possum Hollow Rd, Newark, DE, 19711
- City
- Newark
- State
- Delaware
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Wildlife Preservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2015) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $76KNet assets $10.5M
Operating margin
-0.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.6M
Total liabilities
$76K
Net assets
$10.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,773,635▲8.9% | $1,782,332▲18.7% | $10,476,763▼0.2% | $10,553,124▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,629,395▼45.9% | $1,501,488▼5.7% | $10,493,396▲8.0% | $11,070,776▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,010,531▲21.4% | $1,592,491▲3.7% | $9,715,449▲11.4% | $10,129,537▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,478,898▲81.2% | $1,535,861▲21.5% | $8,720,493▲12.3% | $8,841,035▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,367,910▼16.1% | $1,263,779▼4.8% | $7,763,362▲12.5% | $7,788,294▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,630,515▲52.5% | $1,327,214▼2.2% | $6,902,092▲1.7% | $6,928,247▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,068,906▼32.7% | $1,357,623▲5.9% | $6,785,265▼2.9% | $6,825,990▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,587,718▲35.2% | $1,282,030▲9.9% | $6,987,704▲6.9% | $7,007,249▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,174,106▲2.0% | $1,166,609▲5.1% | $6,536,588▲2.7% | $6,572,561▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,150,636 | $1,110,076 | $6,363,601 | $6,390,604 | 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.
Grants received · $782K total
32 grants to Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc totaling $782K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,131 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,027 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Campbell center water system; new servers; unrestricted support | 2023 | $44,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $21,145 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $8,562 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,100 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $14,625 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,400 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Care for injured or orphaned baby birds, endowment and general operating support | 2021 | $109,504 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,335 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,335 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Restricted support for new water heater and unrestricted support. | 2020 | $24,092 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $11,638 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $11,638 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0265807, based in Newark, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc's EIN?
- Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0265807.
- How much revenue does Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc report?
- Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc reported $1,773,635 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research Inc (EIN 51-0265807) 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.