Nonprofit · EIN 06-0653531
THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · FAIRFIELD, CT 06824
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,368,989 | $5,829,155 | $2,539,834 | $71,924,042 | $1,301,619 | $70,622,423 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,422,658 | $5,694,702 | $727,956 | $68,711,585 | $1,665,107 | $67,046,478 |
| April 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,133,942 | $5,199,766 | $2,934,176 | $65,460,210 | $1,504,312 | $63,955,898 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,882,735
- of which government grants
- $164,586
- Membership dues
- $371,638
- Program service revenue
- $2,348,087
- Investment income
- $1,766,607
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,140,249
- Net income from fundraising events
- $230,423
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $67,263
- Other revenue
- $371,560
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,344,550
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,877,585
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $34,527
- Depreciation
- $384,712
- Program services (functional)
- $4,954,293
- Management and general (functional)
- $588,377
- Fundraising (functional)
- $286,485
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $68,711,585
- Total assets, end of year
- $71,924,042
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,301,619
- Net assets, end of year
- $70,622,423
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $31,086,320
- Publicly traded securities
- $32,050,734
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $18,268,430
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $52,353,993
- Gross unrelated business income
- $26,313
- Gross receipts
- $14,090,334
- Employees
- 100
- Volunteers
- 725
- Year formed
- 1898
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYCE LEIZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $151,977 |
| GEORGE AMATO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD PERKIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GILLES CARTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PAM ABDER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| THOMAS CONROY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| HARSHAD KUNTEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN FOLSOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA WEICKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DOUG MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREW HOLMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TOMAS KOECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PETER KUNKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KATHY VAN DER AUE | CHAIR EMERITA Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SARAH MIDDELEER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEANNE OLIVIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOEL PAPOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PATRICK CHARMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARTIN TORRESQUINTERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAMOTHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ELEAZAR LANZOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN TOWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KEVIN RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| VON POTTER MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE AMATO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GILLES CARTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PATRICK CHARMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA CLAYTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| THOMAS CONROY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PAMELA FRASER-ABDER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN FOLSOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA WEICKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DOUG MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREW HOLMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TOMAS KOECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PETER KUNKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| HARSHAD KUNTEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SARAH MIDDELEER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JEANNE OLIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| A JOEL PAPOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD PERKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARTIN TORRESQUINTERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN D TOWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN VAN DER AUE | CHAIR EMERITAS Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SUSAN WHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAMOTHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KEVIN RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| VON POTTER MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK COMINS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former | 40 | $139,914 |
| GEORGE AMATO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GILLES CARTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PATRICK CHARMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA CLAYTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| THOMAS CONROY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PAMELA FRASER-ABDER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN FOLSOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN FORBIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DIANA R GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREW HOLMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TOMAS KOECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PETER KUNKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| HARSHAD KUNTEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SARAH MIDDELEER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JEANNE OLIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| A JOEL PAPOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD PERKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARTIN TORRESQUINTERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN D TOWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN VAN DER AUE | CHAIR EMERITAS Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SUSAN WHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAMOTHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KEVIN RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 314 UNQUOWA RD, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-5018
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOYCE LEIZ, 314 UNQUOWA ROAD, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824
- Signed the 990
- HARSHAD KUNTEY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (203) 259-0416
- Website
- WWW.CTAUDUBON.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ROLLERI & SHEPPARD CPAS LLP
Mission
THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY PROTECTS CONNECTICUT'S BIRDS, OTHER WILDLIFE, AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL - PROVIDES PROGRAMS ON CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT SEVEN CENTERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE.Expenses $3,294,103 · revenue $1,347,317
- ADVOCACY - WORK WITH ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, THE PUBLIC, AND OTHER NGOS, TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF THE STATE'S NATURAL RESOURCESExpenses $286,794 · revenue $181,686
- MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - TO IMPROVE HABITATS FOR SPECIES OF CONSERVATION CONCERN THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR BIRDS, OTHER WILDLIFE AND HABITATS.Expenses $267,829 · revenue $371,638
- CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH - CONDUCT STUDIES ON HABITAT USE, ANALYZE TRENDS IN BIRD POPULATIONS AND HABITATS, IDENTIFY CONSERVATION THREATS AND PUBLISH RESULTS. MANAGE 3,300 ACRES OF SANCTUARIES TO IMPROVE THEIR USE AS WILDLIFE HABITAT AND DEMONSTRATE SOUND PRACTICES.Expenses $1,105,567 · revenue $302,096
- ADVOCACY - WORK WITH LEGISLATORS AND STATE AGENCIES TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS. WORK WITH OTHER NGO'S IN THIS AREA AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND INPUT TO STATE AGENCIES AS REQUESTED.
- MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - PROVIDE BENEFITS TO THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH DUES AND DONATIONS.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-0653531
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $71,924,042
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,090,334
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2025 | $8,368,989 | $5,829,155 | $71,924,042 | XML |
| 990-T | April 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2024 | $6,422,658 | $5,694,702 | $68,711,585 | XML |
| 990-T | April 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2023 | $8,133,942 | $5,199,766 | $65,460,210 | XML |
| 990-T | April 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | April 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | April 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-0653531).
Questions about THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED is 06-0653531.
- Is THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names JOYCE LEIZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,977 (JOYCE LEIZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,368,989, expenses of $5,829,155 and total assets of $71,924,042 at year end.
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