Public Charity

ORGANIZATION OF BIOLOGICAL FIELD STATIONS INC

Based in Williamsburg, MA, ORGANIZATION OF BIOLOGICAL FIELD STATIONS INC operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $130K in revenue, $137K in expenses, $982K in total assets for fiscal year 2025.

EIN: 711047817 Williamsburg, MA Natural History & Natural Science Museums NTEE: A56 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$130K
Total Expenses$137K
Total Assets$982K
Grant Records0
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

To assist members in providing infrastructure for exemplary scientific research, innovative & effective learning & informed natural resource stewardship. To enhance the capacity of field stations through training & information sharing. To educate the public and decision makers about the critical role of field stations in scientific research and education. To enhance public support for funding field stations and the activities supported at field stations.

Where $100 goes at Organization of Biological Field Stations Inc

How Organization of Biological Field Stations Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.

$88 Programs the work itself
$7 Management running the organization
$5 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $88 for programs

$44
One of the most important functions of the OBFS is providing networking capacity among about 130 field stations and 40 individual members throughout the world
50% of program spending · Reported in the filing: 40 members
$25
As part of its strategic plan, OBFS worked to increase its international presence
28% of program spending
$10
The OBFS received a generous grant from the Maxwell | Hanrahan Foundation, San Francisco, CA ($15,0000)
12% of program spending

Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.

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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Officers & Directors

Secretary Beth Norman
Co-chair - Development Committee Brian Kloeppel
Chair - Outreach and Communications Committee Conner Philson
Chair - International Committee David Maneli
Chair - Collaborations Committee Itchung Cheung
Vice President/Co-chair IDEA+ Committee Jessica Malisch

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $130K $137K $982K
2024 $134K $128K $860K
2023 $95K $95K $733K
2022 $61K $62K $643K
2021 $55K $23K $737K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $55K to $130K (+138%), with total assets most recently reported at $982K.

Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.

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