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Wyncote Audubon Society

EIN 23-2082803 · Abington, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Wyncote Audubon Societys mission is to conserve and restore nature ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and earths biological diversity.

Income
$79,123
Spending
$35,899
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 60%
Employees
0
Volunteers
57

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $2,377 spent. ANNUAL APPEAL: EACH FALL, WYNCOTE AUDUBON CONDUCTS A DIRECT MAIL APPEAL TO MEMBERS FOR UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT. PROMOTING W.A.S. NATURAL HISTORY PROGRAMS AND ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION TO OVER 2,000 MEMBERS IN THE PHILADELPHIA AND EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AREA.
  2. $3,070 spent. ANNUAL DINNER: THE 34TH ANNUAL DINNER WAS HELD ON DECEMBER 6, 2024. THE ANNUAL DINNER WAS CREATED AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS TO ENJOY AN EVENING TOGETHER IN A SOCIAL SETTING, HEAR A PROGRAM PRESENTED BY A SPEAKER, AND AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECONGNIZE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CONSERVATION.
  3. $7,928 spent. SPECIAL PROJECTS: BIRDATHON, HARDY PLANT SOCIETY, MILITA HILL HAWK WATCH AND RAPTORTHON, AND BIRD SAFE PHILLY
  4. $16,204 spent. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF ENVIROMENTAL ISSUES AND ACTUAL UPKEEP EXPENSES FOR CERTAIN AREAS: THESE INCLUDE MILITIA HILL HAWK WATCH, AND CROSSWICKS.
  5. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED 16204. 0. 11981.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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