Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology
Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology
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About this organization
Mission
The Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology is both a natural history collection specializing in eggs and nests of birds from around the world, and a research and education institution dedicated to bird conservation.
About
The museum houses a collection of approximately 225,000 eggsets, 18,000 nests, 56,000 bird skins, 800 mounted bird specimens, and 4,500 teaching specimens. The egg and nest collections are the largest in the world. Data, records, and specimen loans are made available to qualified researchers and educators in multiple fields. A library houses more than 8,000 volumes of books and 400 bird and natural history journal series available for public research.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The western foundation of vertebrate zoology is both a natural history collection specializing in eggs and nests of birds from around the world, and a research and education institution dedicated to bird conservation.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “The western foundation of vertebrate zoology is both a natural history collection specializing in eggs and nests of birds from around the world, and a research and education institution dedicated to bird conservation.”.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 439 CALLE SAN PABLO, CAMARILLO, CA, 930128506.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 9 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$268,739.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $288,197 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,624 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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