Association of Field Ornithologists
A century old ornithological society that studies birds in their natural habitats and deliberately keeps its doors open to amateurs alongside professional scientists
Financial profile
Association of Field Ornithologists · EIN 04-2239743 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $448,283 | $5,220 | $27,840 | $258,032 | $3,286,828 | Dec 2023 |
| FY2022 | $322,493 | $0 | $125,869 | $274,841 | $2,873,445 | Dec 2022 |
| FY2021 | $299,624 | $0 | $40,472 | $213,791 | $3,143,309 | Dec 2021 |
| FY2020 | $215,228 | $1,011 | $63,986 | $173,750 | $2,893,125 | Dec 2020 |
| FY2019 | $218,071 | $0 | $45,924 | $208,697 | $2,676,984 | Dec 2019 |
| FY2018 | $189,941 | $0 | $72,564 | $247,360 | $2,451,267 | Dec 2018 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
Peer societies
Five societies Association of Field Ornithologists is read alongside.
WOS
Wilson Ornithological Society
An international ornithological society named for the pioneer Alexander Wilson, publishing The Wilson Journal…
AOS
American Ornithological Society
The world's largest ornithological society, advancing the scientific study and conservation of birds
1 companies named
MOU
Minnesota Ornithologists' Union
A statewide community of birders of every skill level, documenting and celebrating Minnesota's birds since…
SDOU
South Dakota Ornithologists' Union
A statewide union of birders, ornithologists, and naturalists founded in 1949 to encourage the study of South…
OOS
Ohio Ornithological Society
A statewide birding community uniting enthusiasts and researchers for the enjoyment, education, and…
Who backs AFO
No public supporter list found as of September 2026.
Who backs Association of Field Ornithologists's peers, but not Association of Field Ornithologists
Companies named publicly by at least one of Association of Field Ornithologists's five peer societies, and not found in Association of Field Ornithologists's reviewed public records.
| Company | AOS | Peers |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Glass | Named | 1 of 1 |
The outside view
A century old ornithological society that studies birds in their natural habitats and deliberately keeps its doors open to amateurs alongside professional scientists
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Their shape
The Guild
Where mastery is the price of belonging.
The Guild is the keeper of a craft and its standards, where belonging means meeting a real bar. Its gift is depth and trusted expertise, its challenge is opening up to newcomers and new ways.
Also reads toward The Village and The Legacy.
Strengths
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