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Bat Conservation International
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| Basic Charity Information |
| Organization Name: | Bat Conservation International |
| National Organization Name: | Bat Conservation International |
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| Date Established in Central Texas: | |
| Number of Paid Staff: | 30 |
| Number of Volunteer Staff: | 15 |
| Category 1: | Environment |
| Category 2: | Animals |
| Category 3: | Education |
| Category 4: | Science & Research |
| Category 5: | International |
| Category 6: | Agriculture & Farming |
| Keywords: | Bat, bats, conservation, education, wildlife, environment, research, animals, habitat, natural resource |
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| E-Mail: | bbenson |
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| Web Site: | www.batcon.org |
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| Street Address 1: | 500 N. Cap. of TX Hwy. |
| Street Address 2: | Bldg. 1 |
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| Street Address City: | Austin |
| Street Address State: | TX |
| Street Address Zip: | 78746 |
| Mailing Address 1: | PO Box 162603 |
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| Mailing Address State: | TX |
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| Charity Description |
| Mission: | The mission of Bat Conservation International is to preserve and restore bats and their habitats throughout the world.
We are committed to:
Teaching humankind about the importance of bats and eradicating ignorance and superstition about these gentle and essential animals through education;
Preserving critical bat habitats, ranging from rain forests and deserts, and encouraging others to join in our conservation efforts;
Advancing scientific knowledge about bats and the ecosystems that rely on them, through research that determines the status of these animals, documents their values, and assesses their needs.
Facilitating win-win solutions for bats and people, using a non-confrontational approach. |
| Program or Service: | We are committed to:
Teaching humankind about the importance of bats and eradicating ignorance and superstition about these gentle and essential animals through education;
Preserving critical bat habitats, ranging from rain forests and deserts, and encouraging others to join in our conservation efforts;
Advancing scientific knowledge about bats and the ecosystems that rely on them, through research that determines the status of these animals, documents their values, and assesses their needs.
Facilitating win-win solutions for bats and people, using a non-confrontational approach. |
| Outcomes: | BCI has played a key role in gaining permanent protection for a majority of North America's most important remaining bat caves, has sponsored research that has documented the keystone role of bats in major ecosystems, has conducted research essential to greatly improved forest management, has saved millions of bats from being accidentally buried during mine safety closures, has led successful efforts to establish the first national park in U.S. history to protect a tropical rain forest; has supported training for graduate students who have completed advanced degrees and become influential proponents for responsible resource use; and has trained leaders from more than 25 federal and state agencies in bat management and conflict avoidance techniques. |
| Events Hosted: | The "Free-tail-Free-For-ALL"
A special event for children, co-hosted by the Austin American-Statesman at the Congress Avenue Bridge each summer. See BCI's web site for updates on the next scheduled event. www.batcon.org |
| How to Donate: | You may donate in a variety of ways...including online at (www.batcon.org) For details on your options please contact Arnie Phifer, Development Director, or Bob Benson, Public Information Manager, |
| Financial Information |
| Tax Exempt?: | Yes |
| Fiscal Year End: | May 30 |
| Statement Audited?: | Yes |
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| 990 Recieved by BBB?: | |
| Key Staff |
| Name: | Bob Benson |
| Title in Organization: | Public Information Manager |
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| Phone Extension: | 27 |
| E-Mail: | bbenson |
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| Key Staff |
| Name: | Dr. Merlin D Tuttle |
| Title in Organization: | Executive Director |
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| Key Staff |
| Name: | Dr. Merlin Tuttle |
| Title in Organization: | Executive Director |
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| Name: | Steve Walker |
| Title in Organization: | Associate Executive Director |
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| E-Mail: | swalker |
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| Board Member |
| Name: | Beth Morian |
| Title in Organization: | Vice Chairman |
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| Board Member |
| Name: | Bob Gerrie |
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| Board Member |
| Name: | Dr. Merlin D Tuttle |
| Title in Organization: | Executive Director |
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| Board Member |
| Name: | Dr. Merlin Tuttle |
| Title in Organization: | Executive Director |
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| Board Member |
| Name: | John D. Mitchell |
| Title in Organization: | Vice Chairman |
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| Board Member |
| Name: | Michael L. Cook |
| Title in Organization: | Chairman |
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| Meeting Note: | The 6-month Executive Director report is read and discussed, and all other new business is discussed and approved or declined. |
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| Meeting Note: | The 6-month Executive Director report is read and discussed, and all other new business is discussed and approved or declined. |
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