2016-01-26T08:02:03-08:00 2015-08-31 HBL CPAs PC 5656 E Grant Rd Ste 200 Tucson AZ 85712 990 2014-09-01 866053779 TUCSON AUDUBON SOCIETY TUCS 5206290510 300 E UNIVERSITY BLVD TUCSON AZ 85705 KAREN FOGAS Executive Director 2016-01-14 true MICHAEL J DEVRIES P00748581 5208863181 2014 2016-04-25 22:37:26Z CYNTHIA PRUETT 300 E UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 120 TUCSON AZ 85705 1802192 false false X WWW.TUCSONAUDUBON.ORG X 1949 AZ To promote the protection and stewardship of southern Arizona's biological diversity through the study and enjoyment of birds and the places they live. 17 17 31 720 0 1056480 1260337 436636 188347 2005 44 18737 23479 1513858 1472207 0 0 679773 819754 0 56182 356452 412213 1036225 1231967 477633 240240 2430163 2685447 298981 329690 2131182 2355757 To promote the protection and stewardship of southern Arizona's biological diversity through the study and enjoyment of birds and the places they live. false false 1033670 188347 Tucson Audubon Society promotes the protection and stewardship of southeast Arizonas biological diversity through the study and enjoyment of birds and the places they live. We work to connect the people of southeast Arizona to their natural world through birds so they will protect and use our natural resources in a responsible and sustainable manner.Founded in 1949, Tucson Audubon Society is southeast Arizonas leading nonprofit engaging people in the conservation of birds and their habitats. We involve people through recreational birding, extend their horizons through education activities and engage them in conservation actions from planting trees and counting birds, to working with local, state and national policy makers. Some of Tucson Audubons work includes: In February 2014, Tucson Audubon Society took title to the Paton Center for Hummingbirds from the American Bird Conservancy, which purchased it from the family. This unique and special place will now be preserved for generations to come as a place where people from all over the world can come to see rare birds.For over thirteen years, Tucson Audubon has been coordinating the Arizona Important Bird Areas (IBA) program as part of a global initiative to identify the most important sites for native birds throughout the world. As one of the most active and involved IBA programs in the United States, the Arizona program stands out for its data-driven approach and impressive volunteer participation. Four years ago, Tucson Audubon began coordinating the annual Tucson Bird Count. This count successfully completed its 15th annual urban bird count in the spring of 2014. Tucson Audubon coordinated this citizen-science effort with a strong conservation goal.In 2015, on behalf of the Forest Service, TAS conducted surveys of Yellow Billed Cuckoos throughout Southeast Arizona Sky Islands, leading to additional critical habitat designations. TAS regularly partners with federal agencies to conduct citizen-science research on birds and their habitats.The TAS Restoration team collaborates with area NGOs, state and federal governments, and private entities to restore lands to suitable bird and wildlife habitat.TAS Engagement staff worked with area youth, particularly those from disadvantaged circumstances, to learn about, enjoy and experience the natural world, especially birds.TAS Field Trip programs offer hundreds of people of all ages the opportunity to observe and experience birds and their habitats in their natural settings throughout Southeast Arizona and beyond. TAS Adult Education programs provide engaging and informative programs for adult learners. 1033670 true true false false false false true false false true true false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 13 0 true 31 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true false false AZ X X X THE ORGANIZATION 5206290510 300 E UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 120 TUCSON AZ 85705 CYNTHIA PRUETT Past President 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BOB HERNBRODE Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD CARLSON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RUTH RUSSELL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GAVIN BIEBER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LES COREY President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIE DUBERSTEIN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN KENNEDY Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CLAIRE ZUCKER Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ARDETH BARNHART Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVE DUNFORD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DEBRA FINCH Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MATT BAILEY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EDWARD CURLEY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JESUS GARCIA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY JACOBS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY YOUNG WRIGHT Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kimberlyn Drew Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Walker Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Fogas Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL GREEN Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 84514 0 6937 84514 6937 0 false false false 0 76067 8575 1175695 5673 1260337 LAND MANAGEMENT 900099 84723 84723 OTHER INCOME 900099 55335 55335 PROGRAM FEES 900099 48289 48289 188347 98 98 0 0 0 54 -54 -54 -54 86798 8575 84728 2070 2070 0 266612 245203 21409 21409 0 1472207 209756 2114 X 0 0 0 0 76336 67056 4716 4564 0 613214 538289 37117 37808 10826 7911 2841 74 54141 44220 9269 652 65237 49724 14713 800 0 0 0 0 0 0 123460 91463 30561 1436 3620 2570 765 285 40918 32053 5151 3714 11229 4146 6054 1029 0 44101 32903 10136 1062 35788 24843 10573 372 0 1957 1085 690 182 0 0 18453 17832 582 39 13948 9878 3652 418 MATERIALS/SUPPLIES 42903 42518 385 OTHER 32394 31692 702 Printing and Publications 27247 21453 3009 2785 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 9867 8915 856 96 6328 5119 343 866 1231967 1033670 142115 56182 135476 413228 577204 495197 0 21643 19113 0 0 0 97832 171246 7080 6100 1360728 133110 1228279 1227618 518 518 0 0 0 362131 352427 2430163 2685447 80631 101879 218350 227811 298981 329690 X 613419 432688 413012 818318 1104751 1104751 2131182 2355757 2430163 2685447 240240 -9727 -5938 X false false false X 829772 537810 817785 1056480 1260337 4502184 0 0 829772 537810 817785 1056480 1260337 4502184 544067 3958117 9183 2330 6406 49 98 18066 0 0 4520250 3027979 0.87560 0.93000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X 1 29 1 true 95 3000 false 220552 -6551 4910 209091 201345 29068 9861 220552 186669 23769 7245 1847 201345 187678 7386 7195 1200 186669 169336 19851 1509 187678 0.64570 0.35430 true false false 969751 969751 201135 33460 167675 124998 50909 74089 22600 22600 42244 26141 16103 1227618 ESTIMATED REMAINDER VALUE OF TRUST 143335 352427 Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES REGARDING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IS INCLUDED IN ITS LONG-TERM STEWARDSHIP PLAN, VISITATION PLAN, AND THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT THAT EXISTS FOR THE CURRENT EASEMENT. Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT GENERATES NO REVENUE. EXPENSES RELATED TO THE EASEMENT ARE INCLUDED IN RESTORATION PROGRAM COSTS. THE EASEMENT IS NOT CARRIED AS AN ASSET ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BOOKS. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. AT YEAR-END THE ORGANIZATION HELD TWO ENDOWMENT FUNDS. ONE FUND MAY BE USED FOR THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND THE OTHER IS RESTRICTED FOR USE IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. X X X X X X X false MEMBER GALA 52750 7815 44935 12870 23687 BIRDATHON 31823 31823 238 3344 1 10800 760 10040 8797 35792 95373 8575 86798 21905 62823 84728 2070 Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder THE TUCSON AUDUBON SOCIETY IS MADE UP OF MEMBERS WHOSE SOLE REQUIREMENT IS TO PAY DUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts THE BOARD PRESIDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND ENFORCING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. ANY CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ARE THEN EITHER APPROVED OR REJECTED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND THE ANNUAL TAX RETURN IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND ON GUIDESTAR.ORG STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Tucson Audubon Society 2014 Percentage Breakdown - Statement of Functional Expense: We strive very hard to ensure that the maximum amount of all donations received go directly to TASs programs, program services, and delivery of program services. We are diligent about following best practices for non-profit organization administration.The percentage of program and gift shop related expense totals 85% of agency expense. Administrative and fundraising expense totals 15% of agency expense. Program Services 1,078,260 (69%)Cost of Goods Sold in Gift Shop 245,203 (16%)Management and General 142,115 (9%) Development 96,320 (6%) Total 1,561,898 (100%)