Tri-State Bird Rescue 2014 Annual Report

2014 Annual Report

2 | Annual Report 2014

Tri-State’s summer internship pro-gram has been teaching future

veterinarians, rehabilitators, and conservationists for 31 years. Students accepted into the

program gain months of hands-on experience learning about avian

anatomy, diets, husbandry, natural history, common injuries, and

medical treatments.

Interns are a vital part of the team that treats and raises over a

thousand baby birds admitted every summer.

EducationalopportunitiEs

2014 marked the 18th year that Tri-State presented the Introduction to Wildlife Medicine course to first-year veterinary students at the University of Pennsylvania. Through lectures and wet labs, this course provides students with an overview of the field of wildlife medicine as well as hands-on opportunities to handle live birds, perform necropsies, and learn about the effects of oil on wildlife.

In addition, the Wild Bird Clinic and Oil Spill Response Team offer workshops to provide further training opportunities for our dedicat-ed volunteers throughout the year.

sharing our KnowlEdgE

The 2014 Summer Intern Program was funded by generous gifts from:

Bank of AmericaThe Dansko FoundationThe Deupree Family Foundation

Barbara & James DrudingLabWare, Inc. The M.S. Worthington Foundation, Inc.

Vera Lee & Malli RaoMaryanne Yingst & Dick HoWalter & Cecelia Zettlemoyer

wild Bird clinic

2,500+ TotalPatients

1,500+ Baby Birds

Whether it’s an orphaned baby songbird or a mighty eagle with a broken wing, our Wild Bird Clinic is open 365 days a year to provide expert care to compromised native wild birds.

By continually evaluating the latest medical advances and incorporating them into our treatment protocols, our professional staff maintains a high stan-dard of care and gives our patients their best chance of returning to life in the wild.

150+Renested orwild fostered

400+ Raptors

More than 200 volunteers donated over 20,000 hours in 2014 to help save birds' lives. Volunteers assist in feeding baby birds, transporting patients, administering medications, and much more!

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In 2014, Tri-State responded to 7 spillincidents across the United States, including Ohio, Maryland, and Texas.

Our Oil Spill Response Team is ready 365 days a year to respond to incidents locally, nationally, and internationally.

Many species can be affected by a spill, and our Oil Spill Response Team is experienced in stabilizing, treating, and washing a variety of contaminated wildlife – not just birds!

In fact, in 2014 the team cared for birds, salamanders, crayfish, turtles, and even a big brown bat.

An oil spill can happen anywhere, and our Oil Spill Response Team is ready to spring into action at a moment's notice.

The team presents oil response workshops year-round to increase awareness and to continue to build a network of individuals that can assist during a response involving oiled wildlife. Each workshop is tailored to the audience, ensuring that participants gain the most from the course. In 2014, the team taught across the United States as well as in Canada, Mexico, and Turkey.

Tri-State also participated in five drill exercis-es with our industry partners in 2014. These drills give the participants an opportunity to work together before an incident occurs, which helps all organizations react quickly and efficiently when a response is needed.

The Oil Spill Response Team attended conferences and seminars around the world, including the Clean Gulf Conference and International Oil Spill Conference, to share and further our knowledge with other professionals. 4 | Annual Report 2014

oil spill rEsponsE, planning, & training

7Spill

responses

11Workshops

given

28Cities around

the world

Annual Open HouseApproximately 850 members of the community came to our annual Open House. Attendees enjoyed self-guided tours of the Frink Center and live bird demon-strations from Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections.

Giant Yard Sale2014 brought a record-breaking yard sale that raised over $10,000 for Tri-State. The Giant Yard Sale will return October 3, 2015.

Benefit for the BirdsOver 170 guests attended Trick or Tweet: Black & Orange Benefit for the Birds. Our annual benefit once again raised over $100,000 thanks to our generous supporters.


connEcting with thE community

worKing togEthEr

In 2014, Tri-State reached 3,400+ members of the public through community outreach and educational events.

Tri-State works within a community of rehabil-itators, universities, state agencies, and other non-profits to help our native wildlife. This female snowy owl was one such case. She had surgery for a wing injury at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, with follow-up rehabilitation at Owl Moon Raptor Center. Then she was transferred to Tri-State for flight conditioning to prepare her for release.

Prior to release, she was fitted with a light-weight GPS transmitter by Project SNOWstorm for tracking purposes, and they dubbed the owl “Delaware.” It was a long journey, but now she’s back in the wild where she belongs, thanks to many helping hands.

administrationLisa Smith Executive DirectorJulie Bartley Volunteer & Office ManagerGreg Keegan Maintenance SupervisorDuke Doblick Director of DevelopmentKim Righi Accounting ManagerRebecca Stansell Marketing Manager

clinicSallie Welte, VMD Clinic DirectorAndrea Howey-Newcomb Clinic ManagerCristin Kelley, DVM Wildlife VeterinarianAimee Federer Clinic Supervisor Level IIBrie Hashem Clinic Supervisor Level IMeagan Demeter Clinic Supervisor Level I

oil programsSarah Tegtmeier Oil Programs ManagerCristin Kelley, DVM Wildlife VeterinarianSamantha Christie CoordinatorLaura Lariviere CoordinatorMichelle Neef CoordinatorRyan Wheeler Canadian Coordinator

Board of directorsExecutive committeeCharles Robertson, PhD, PresidentRobert Bryant, 1st Vice PresidentLucinda Peterson, CPA, 2nd Vice President Rosemary Francis, TreasurerBarbara Schumacher, Secretary

OfficersBarbara DrudingToby Erlichman, VMDAmy Evans, Esq.Keith Hall Arlene Reppa

advisory BoardHenry Bryndza, PhDWilliam Francis, CFAJohn FrinkPatricia McGee, Esq.David MooberryGary PattersonWilliam Tansey

staff


2014 Financial ReportAudited financial statements for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014

OpeRating RevenueContributions, Grants, Bequests $ 428,007Government Grants $ 42,800Member Support $ 52,917Program Income $ 253,524Special Events $ 119,168Merchandise Sales $ 13,690Endowment Distribution Income $ 23,671Investment Income and Gains $ 44,148Loss on Disposal of Assets $ (5,717)

Total Revenue $ 972,208

OpeRating expenses*Program Services

Wild Bird Clinic $ 453,019Oil Programs $ 308,530Education $ 47,165Total Program Services $ 808,714

Supporting ServicesAdministrative $ 100,783Fundraising $ 183,610Total Supporting Services $ 284,393

Total Expenses $ 1,093,107Net Operating Surplus (Deficit) $ (120,899)

nOn-OpeRating activitiesCapital and Endowment Campaign Contributions $ 47,122

Endowment Investment Income and Gains, After Distributions $ 60,117

Net Non-Operating Surplus $ 107,239Change in Net Assets $ (13,660)Net Assets at Beginning of Year $ 6,331,110

Net Assets at End of Year $ 6,317,450

nEt assEts at End of yEar includE

Unrestricted $ 1,712,727

Unrestricted-net investment in property & equipment $ 3,479,199Temporarily Restricted $ 221,570

Permanently Restricted $ 903,954

*The estimated value of volunteer services not included above was $421,685.

Financial information has been extracted from 2014 audited financial statements, on which an independent public accounting firm expressed an unqualified opinion. Copies of full audited financial statements are available upon request.



$25,000+Delaware Bay & River Cooperative*Mrs. Marion M. Lowndes*Phillips 66State of Delaware*

$10,000–24,999The Allerton Foundation*American Petroleum Institute*Chevron Corporation*Citgo Petroleum Corporation*Colonial Pipeline Company*DuPont*Elite Island ResortsMarathon Oil Corporation*Pepco Holdings, Inc.Sunoco Foundation*United Way of Delaware*Welfare Foundation*

$5,000–9,999Gannett Foundation Matching Gifts Center*Joyce & Ray Goldbacher*Laffey-McHugh Foundation*Marmot Foundation*PBF Energy-Paulsboro RefiningRichard & June Robbins*Rosalind Schwebel†*Shell Oil Company*

$1,000–4,999Animal Hospital of Chester County, LLC*AnonymousHugh Atkins & Michele Schiavoni*Axeon Specialty ProductsBank of America*Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey BowersoxHenry & Mary Bryndza*Dr. Ben BurtonL. Leon & Alice P. Campbell*

Capital One Services, LLCCombined Federal Campaign of DE*Corky ConnorCSERT*The Dansko FoundationDelaware Community Foundation*The Deupree Family FoundationDon & Sally DeWees, Jr.Barbara & James Druding*ExelonFidelity Charitable Gift Fund*Joan & Ron Gardner*Dr. & Mrs. Keith Hamilton*Ralph HauckLynne KielhornGerry & Clara Kluis*LabWare, Inc.Claudia Lamp*M.S. Worthington Foundation, Inc.Patricia & Fred MannMarathon Petroleum CompanyDavid McPhersonJoseph W. Mitchell*Monroe EnergyDavid D. Mooberry & FM Mooberry*Cindy Naylor*OSG Ship Management, Inc.*The Owen Family FoundationPBF Energy-Delaware City Refining Co.Philadelphia Energy SolutionsBob & Lorraine Reeder*Catherine & John Renzetti*Mr. & Mrs. Philip S. Reese*Doug & Arlene Reppa*Charles & Patricia Robertson*T. Garrett & Mary Robinson*Joan A. RussinPat RyanElaine M. Sams*Schwab Charitable FundLisa Smith*

Staikos Associates Architects* David & Susan Stratton*Thomson Reuters*The Vane Brothers Company*Nancy D. WellsWild Birds Unlimited*Robert & Nina Wood*WSFS Bank*Maryanne Yingst & Dick Ho*Walter & Cecelia Zettlemoyer*

$500–9993M FoundationLynn Abell, PhD*Thomas W. Adams, PhDNancy Jean Balogh*Richard & Dolores Baxter*Philip & Sharon Birk*Joan R. Bolling*Brandywine Zoo*Robert & Patty BryantDr. Sandra BushAnthony & Deborah Cerini*Dorothy & Robert Colburn*Theodora B. Corroon*Mary Jane & Jack Dalton*Linda C. Delia & Frank Delia*Mr. & Mrs. Bruce DemeterNicholas & Beverly DoblickCarol Donner*Carole & Robert Evans*William & Rosemary Francis* Denise GeranCarol GunguiBill & Melinda Hardie*Susan & Jeffrey HarrisGail HeathHighmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of DelawareHockessin Athletic ClubDave Irwin & Jacqueline B. Russell*

ThAnk You!

Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research is very grateful for the many members and donors who make it possible for us to continue our work in wild bird rehabilitation and oiled wildlife response. The following individuals, corporations, foundations, organi-zations, and businesses contributed $250 or more of financial and in-kind support to Tri-State in Fiscal Year 2014 (October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014). Giving totals do not include event tickets or purchases.

$500–999 (continued)

Elena KozlowskiFlorence Kvalnes*Living Well MagazineSharron & George A. Lulli*John & Valerie Mayfield*Michael & Sharon McCormickMs. Ruth Comber McHughJim & Sue McVoy*C. Hans Miller*Charles & Mary MillerElfriede L. Miller*MultiDesigns UnlimitedAlan Palmer & Linda MahanJohn A. PassarottiJohn Piper & Deborah Tuttle*Vera Lee Rao & Malli Rao*Royal Pest Management*Barbara Schumacher*Chris & Christina SibonaJeffrey D. Sinclair*C. Elaine Smith*Gus & Anne Teipelke* The Arthur J. Gallagher FoundationUnitarian Fellowship of NewarkUS Airways Community RelationsBrice Vallett, Jr.*VCA Kirkwood Animal HospitalHolly VermeulenVeterinary Specialty Center of DE*Harry & Elizabeth S. Walton, Jr.*Elizabeth & Clayton Warrington*Christopher Wright

Ziggy's Inc. Wood Floor Mechanics*

$250–499Advanced Skincare CenterAlexis I. DuPont High School Environmental Action CommitteeJames & Linda Amundsen

BarclaysJay Baumgardner*Katherine & Barry Beck*Caryn Seidman BeckerDr. & Mrs. Stanley W. Blazejewski, III*BP Fabric of America FundTom & Bobbie Breske*BudcoMr. Kenneth Michael ButindaroCecil Vault & Memorial Co., Inc.*Ms. Susan E. ChildCity Wildlife, Inc.James & Michele R. CooperCountry Thyme Gardeners*Deborah E. CraneSusan Crane, VMDCatherine C. CreswellRobert Cukla & Julie FlahertyPaul Dennison & Sue Schaefer*David & Christine Dolloff*Eagle Optics*Johnny duPontFMC Matching Gift CorporationDan & Mary Jane FordRebecca Lee Garnett*Bonnie GiantonioGayle GibsonSharon GoodmanDonna E. Hernandez*Herr Foods, Inc.*Sophie Homsey & David Niles*Harry & Jeanne Hughes*Barbara JaffeePhilip D. JohnsonJP Morgan Chase FoundationDave & Mary Koechert*The Lee Family*Lums Pond Animal Hospital*Marine Pollution ControlPatricia W. McClure*Marie C. McKee

George Miller, III* Anthony & Patricia Nastase*Michelle NeefSandra B. Pace*Paoli Malvern Berwyn Rotary ClubStephen PenrosePew Charitable TrustPfizer Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramThomas M. Przybylski*Richardson's Floral CenterSusan & Jeff RivenbarkWilliam & Judith RobersonAdrian & Mary Rotondi*SaveWay Compounding PharmacyMary Ann SchaeferVirginia Schiavelli*Mr. & Mrs. Charles Shattuck, IV*Leslie & Richard A. Smith*Senator David Sokola & Kathy Sokola*St. Paul Methodist ChurchHenry & Monica Staszesky*Susan SteinmanEvelyn TimberlakeBarb & Walt TrelaValley Forge Audubon SocietyVanguard ID SystemsLaura Vernon-Russell*W. L. Gore & Associates*Ward & Taylor, LLCKatheryn M. Warren, MDWater Quality Insurance Syndicate*Sallie C. Welte, VMD & John Embick*Susan WhaleyWindcrest Animal Hospital*Mary M. YingstE.M. YoungGail & Genarro Zippilli*

† Estate

* 10 years or more supporting Tri-State



Benefactor ($500,000+)Charles & Patricia Robertson

Partner ($250,000-499,000)ConocoPhillips

Builder ($100,000-249,999)Longwood FoundationThe FM & Dave Mooberry FundMotiva Enterprises, LLCPattern Energy Group LPWater Quality Insurance SyndicateWelfare Foundation

Sponsor ($25,000-99,999)The 24th FundChichester duPont Foundation, Inc.DuPontMargaret E. FilmanJoan & Ron GardnerVera Lee & Malli RaoBob & Lorraine ReederJo Ann Townsend

Contributor ($5,000-24,999)3M FoundationThe Allerton FoundationAnimal Hospital of Chester County, LLCRichard & Dolores BaxterCrystal TrustDelaware Community Foundation

Barbara & James DrudingEllice & Rosa McDonald Foundation, Inc.William & Rosemary FrancisFreehill Hogan & Mahar, LLPJohn Frink & Erica MillerGannett Foundation Matching Gifts CenterJoyce & Ray GoldbacherElizabeth & John GontarzSusan HarrisGail HeathLynne KielhornLaffey-McHugh FoundationJulie MacRae & Dave WieslerMary & John MilroyAlan Palmer & Linda MahanPepco Holdings, Inc.George & Lucinda PetersonMr. & Mrs. Richard C. RobbinsLisa SmithWilliam & Ann TanseyNorman Tegtmeier & Jo Ann McKeeThe Vanguard Group, Inc.Walton CorporationWebbed Foot WildlifeRobert & Nina WoodWalter & Cecilia Zettlemoyer

Friend ($1,500-4,999)Thomas & Christy AndersenHugh Atkins & Michele SchiavoniCarmine & Laura BalascioBank of America

Blue Point Brewing CompanyTom & Bobbie BreskeRobert & Patty BryantRobert T. CarlsonCosmetic Dermatology CenterCatherine C. CreswellMary Jane & Jack DaltonMichele J. Darnell & Walter McDemottPaulette & Stephan de la VeauxDenise DeeAmy EvansTerry & Wanda FundJohnson & Johnson Matching Gifts ProgramElizabeth & John GontarzAmanda KonykFrank C. LordiJohn R. MatluskyMichael & Sharon McCormickGeorge Miller, IIIC. Hans MillerMonroe EnergyPaul Risk AssociatesCatherine & John RenzettiDoug & Arlene ReppaPhyllis B. & William E. Shone, Jr.Elaine C. & Clifford C. Simpson, Jr.Suzanne G. SmithSharon J. SpeckGlenn & Marion StelzerDavid & Susan StrattonLee & Ann Terrey

Thank you to the many additional donors who have contributed to this campaign!

The Capital Campaign for Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research

Action Special Events Production & Rentals

Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections

Brandywine Zoo

Consolidated Drake Press

Crowl Advertising Design

Dialog Direct

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Growth, Inc.

Herr Foods, Inc.

Kenny Family ShopRites of Delaware & the Kenny Family Foundation

LabWare, Inc.

Lindenmeyr Munroe

Loretta Schumacher Carlson, B2B Copywriter

MultiDesigns Unlimited

Pamela's Gourmet

Real Charitable Housewives of Delaware

Richardson’s Floral Center

Royal Pest Management

RR Donnelley

Saveway Compounding Pharmacy

Schneider Trailer & Container Rental

Speedpro Imaging Wilmington

University of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

UPENN New Bolton Center Laboratory of Avian Medicine & Pathology

UPENN New Bolton Center Toxicology Laboratory

Velocity Worldwide

Wild Birds Unlimited, Hockessin

We would like to extend a special thank you to the following companies who provided support through contributions of services throughout fiscal year 2014:


thE wildlifE rEsponsE annEXTri-State was founded in 1976 in response to the needs of oiled wildlife. Thirty-eight years later, we are an internationally recognized wildlife rehabilitation facility and one of just a few or-ganizations in North America that can successfully respond to oil spills involving wildlife. The culmination of the experience, knowledge, and expertise we have gained over the years is embodied in our Wildlife Response Annex.

The Annex is a state-of-the-art facility built specifically to house and treat large numbers of wildlife after an oil spill or other large-scale wildlife incident. Every feature of this building was designed with the comfort and effective treatment of our patients in mind, as well as the safety of our staff and volunteers.

No one wants an oil spill or disease outbreak to occur, but being prepared with greater space and the latest technology allows us to best handle these incidents when they happen.

Thank you to everyone who has helped make this unique asset to compromised wildlife a reality through our Spreading Our Wings capital campaign. A full list of donors can be found at www.tristatebird.org.

The Annex increases our space and provides the safest working conditions during an oil spill or other large-scale wildlife incident.

www.tristatebird.orgwww.tristatebird.org

Thank you to the following photographers for the use of their images in this report:Page 3: Great horned owlet by Marian Quinn

Page 5: Open House by Russ CarlsonPage 7: Ducklings by Gail Heath

Back Cover: Great blue heron release by Marian QuinnPhotos not credited are by Tri-State staff members.

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