American Ornithological Society
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 72-6019246
- Total giving
- $350KTax year 2024
- Total assets
- $35MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY (AOS) IS AN INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO ADVANCING THE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF BIRDS, ENRICHING ORNITHOLOGY AS A PROFESSION, AND PROMOTING A RIGOROUS SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR THE CONSERVATION OF BIRDS. THE AOS PRODUCES SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, HOSTS INTELLECTUALLY ENGAGING AND PROFESSIONALLY VITAL MEETINGS, SERVES ORNITHOLOGISTS AT EVERY CAREER STAGE, PURSUES A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, AND INFORMS PUBLIC POLICY ON ALL ISSUES IMPORTANT TO ORNITHOLOGY AND ORNITHOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution | $15K | 2022 |
| University of Florida | $7.5K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: americanornithology.org
Open grant opportunities from this funder
- Wesley Lanyon Award - American Ornithological Society (AOS)
- Travel Grants - American Ornithological Society (AOS)
- Caregiver Grants - American Ornithological Society
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.