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Bylaws & Financial Statements

Reflecting our commitment to integrity and transparency, the ABA posts complete financial information, including annual financial statements and form 990, as well as our bylaws.

In an effort to keep our members fully informed, the American Birding Association will post complete financial information including annual financial statements and Form 990 to our website. We will periodically post other financial information related to our current year's operations, as well. Financial Statements & Reports

Form 990

BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIATION

The American Birding Association is a membership organization guided by its bylaws. The bylaws are determined by a voting membership. These bylaws are posted here for reference only and may not be distributed or reproduced in any form, including any electronic format, without the express written consent of the American Birding Association. ABA Bylaws 2023 (PDF) >> Annual Meeting Minutes

GIFT ACCEPTANCE POLICY

The American Birding Association (ABA) solicits and accepts gifts to help ABA further and fulfill its mission to inspire all people to enjoy and protect wild birds. ABA is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States (IRS) as a qualified tax-exempt IRC § 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. ABA’s tax identification number is 74-2347314 and the current IRS exemption letter is dated 2006. All charitable gifts to ABA are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. To encourage and facilitate charitable gifts, ABA has formally adopted gift acceptance policies that outline the terms under which gifts can be accepted. ABA Gift Acceptance Policy 2024 (PDF) >>