Point Reyes Bird Observatory
Grantmaking foundation in Petaluma, California · EIN 94-1594250
- California
- Petaluma
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Total giving
- $930KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $26MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
POINT BLUE'S MISSION IS TO CONSERVE BIRDS, OTHER WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH SCIENCE, RESTORATION, OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS. POINT BLUE ADVANCES THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF CONSERVATION BY PROVIDING OBJECTIVE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE TO HABITAT AND WILDLIFE (SEE SCH. O) MANAGERS AND DECISION MAKERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S HIGHEST PRIORITY IS TO REDUCE THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, HABITAT LOSS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS WHILE PROMOTING ADAPTATION TO FUTURE CONDITIONS THROUGH NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS TO BENEFIT WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Foothil Conservancy | $200K | 2024 |
| Yurok Tribe | $130K | 2024 |
| Sacramento Valley Conservation | $120K | 2024 |
| Chico State Enterprises | $120K | 2024 |
| City of San Luis Obispo | $33K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: pointblue.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.