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Environment : Environmental Protection and Conservation

Connecticut Audubon Society

Conserves Connecticut's environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state's bird populations

three stars

86.55

314 Unquowa Road Fairfield, CT 06824
tel: (203) 259-0416   Web Site
EIN: 06-0653531

Board Leadership
Peter Kunkel
Chairman

CEO
Nelson North
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 86.55 three stars
  Financial 81.41 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 05/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

three stars

81.41

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 05/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity’s total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 75.1%
  Administrative Expenses 16.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 8.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.27
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.92
  Program Expenses Growth -1.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Connecticut Audubon Society on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Connecticut Audubon Society on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Connecticut Audubon Society (CT) 86.55 three stars
Audubon Society of Portland (OR) 94.74 four stars
Massachusetts Audubon Society (MA) 95.84 four stars
New Hampshire Audubon (NH) 86.58 three stars
New Jersey Audubon Society (NJ) 90.59 four stars

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Founded in 1898, Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut's environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state's bird populations and habitats. Connecticut Audubon Society operates nature facilities in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret as well as an EcoTravel office in Essex and an Environmental Advocacy program in Hartford. Connecticut Audubon Society manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserves over 2,600 acres of open space in Connecticut and educates over 200,000 children and adults annually.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $904,542
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $208,707
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,113,249
   Program Service Revenue $1,102,716
Total Primary Revenue $2,215,965
   Other Revenue $525,819
TOTAL REVENUE $2,741,784
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,374,224
   Administrative Expenses $595,502
   Fundraising Expenses $270,528
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,240,254
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-498,470
   
Net Assets $22,928,725

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Education $1,846,481 77.8%
Membership Services $228,875 9.6%
Advocacy $202,702 8.5%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-04 05/01/2017 86.55 three stars
2015-04 06/01/2016 87.38 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-04 08/01/2015 83.98 three stars
2013-04 07/01/2014 86.95 three stars
2012-04 05/01/2013 89.29 three stars
2011-04 07/01/2012 86.86 three stars
2010-04 09/20/2011 87.46 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-04 06/01/2011 81.45 three stars
2009-04 08/01/2010 77.91 two stars
2008-04 07/01/2009 85.72 three stars
2007-04 04/01/2008 95.51 four stars
2005-04 07/01/2007 71.80 two stars
2004-04 11/01/2004 74.70 two stars
2003-04 01/01/2004 69.89 one star
2002-04 04/15/2003 82.74 three stars
2001-04 10/15/2002 80.62 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 06-0653531
Name in IRS Master File THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED
NTEE Code C30
NTEE Classification Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NTEE Type Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (350) Preservation of natural resources (conservation)
(59) Other school related activities
(60) Museum, zoo, planetarium, etc.
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date August, 1942
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End April
IRS Forms 990
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  • April, 2016
  • April, 2015
  • April, 2014
  • April, 2013
  • April, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$150,000 4.62% Alexander Brash President

Founded in 1898, Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut's environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state's bird populations and habitats. Connecticut Audubon Society operates nature facilities in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret as well as an EcoTravel office in Essex and an Environmental Advocacy program in Hartford. Connecticut Audubon Society manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserves over 2,600 acres of open space in Connecticut and educates over 200,000 children and adults annually.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Connecticut Audubon Society (CT) 86.55 three stars
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (WI) 88.31 three stars
Audubon Society of Portland (OR) 94.74 four stars
New Hampshire Audubon (NH) 86.58 three stars
National Audubon Society (NY) 92.05 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Connecticut Audubon Society
314 Unquowa Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
tel: (203) 259-0416
fax: (203) 254-7673
EIN: 06-0653531

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Board Leadership

Peter Kunkel
Chairman

CEO

Nelson North
Executive Director

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