American Ornithological Society
American Ornithological Society
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About this organization
Mission
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) is an international membership organization devoted to advancing the scientific understanding of birds, enriching ornithology as a profession, and promoting a rigorous scientific basis for the conservation of birds.
About
AOS publishes the journals 'The Auk: Ornithological Advances, and 'The Condor: Ornithological Applications,' both international, peer-reviewed journals. These journals publish papers in which authors present their original research and scholarship that advance the fundamental scientific knowledge of bird species, and contribute to the understanding of broad biological concepts through studies of bird species. The AOS also publishes the book series 'Studies in Avian Biology.' The society endeavors to publish original works that introduce or employ innovative empirical and theoretical approaches and analyses, applied research and methodology, and disciplinary reviews.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The american ornithological society (aos) is an international membership organization devoted to advancing the scientific understanding of birds, enriching ornithology as a profession, and promoting a rigorous scientific basis for the conservation of birds. the aos produces scientific publications of the highest quality, hosts intellectually engaging and professionally vital meetings, serves ornithologists at every career stage, pursues a global perspective, and informs public policy on all issues important to ornithology and ornithological collections.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Advancing the scientific knowledge and conservation of birds”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is DC.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 1400 S LAKE SHORE DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60605 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 5 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $571,006.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1883.
- The organization pays $464,991 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,351 in fundraising expenses.