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GOOSENECK HILL WATERFOWL FARM INC
DELEVAN, NY · EIN 161601068 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE C60 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com
revenue
$74K
expenses
$71K
net assets
$65K
employees
—
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

RARE AND PROTECTED WATERFOWL ARE BEING RAISED AND EXHIBITED IN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT. THERE IS A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON EDUCATING THE PUBLIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary in Delevan, NY is dedicated to protecting rare and endangered waterfowl species in a secure, natural habitat. The organization raises and exhibits over 700 ducks, geese, and swans from around the world, with a focus on public education and species preservation. It operates a large covered aviary and hosts events like the annual Wild Wing Festival.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Adopt-a-Bird Program
Donors can adopt individual birds for $25–$50, receive a photo and certificate, name the bird, and support care and conservation efforts
Private Tours
Guided tours for groups of 10 or more at $15 per person, including access to the aviary and educational commentary on 78 species of waterfowl
Wild Wing Festival
Annual public event featuring bird tours, educational programming, music, food, and opportunities to feed waterfowl and koi fish inside the aviary
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 4 activities
    • Hosting public educational events and guided tours at the aviary
      Hosts the annual Wild Wing Festival and offers guided educational tours inside the aviary, where visitors can feed waterfowl and koi fish. Events include live music, food service, and interactive learning experiences about waterfowl conservation.
    • Maintaining a diverse global collection of waterfowl species
      Cares for 11 species of geese from around the world and maintains a focus on rare and protected waterfowl, contributing to biodiversity preservation and educational outreach.
    • Offering waterfowl adoption and private group tour programs
      Runs an adoption program for ducks, geese, and swans that provides adopters with a certificate, photo, and naming rights. Also offers private tours for groups of 10 or more at $15 per person, enhancing public engagement and support.
    • Operating a large-scale covered free-flying aviary for waterfowl conservation and public education
      Operates the largest covered free-flying aviary in the U.S., encompassing 6 acres under netting with 4 ponds, housing approximately 700 waterfowl including endangered and protected species such as NeNe geese and Pacific Eider Ducks. The facility supports conservation, breeding, and public education efforts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$74K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$27K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$65K
Cash$65K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$65K
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
10 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +15.8%
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Arcade Lanes Partner — Served food at the Wild Wing Festival.
  • Gene Hilts and the Rustic Ramblers Partner — Provided live music at the Wild Wing Festival.
  • YouTube Partner — Shares videos about Gooseneck Hill on YouTube to increase public awareness.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Conservation Through Live Exhibits and Species Diversity
    methodology: conservation-through-public-education
    By maintaining a diverse, secure population of rare and protected waterfowl, the organization advances conservation and public education, because live, accessible collections enable both species preservation and experiential learning.
  • Experiential Education for Conservation
    methodology: experiential_education
    By enabling hands-on visitor engagement such as feeding waterfowl and koi, the organization strengthens public connection to and understanding of waterfowl, because direct experience fosters empathy and supports long-term conservation behavior.
  • Full-Cost Recovery Model for Mission Integrity
    methodology: full-cost-recovery
    By operating without paid salaries, the organization ensures 100% of donations fund species care and preservation, because removing administrative overhead maximizes donor impact and aligns resources directly with conservation outcomes.
  • Habitat Improvement as Active Stewardship
    methodology: habitat_improvement
    By constructing infrastructure like greenhouses over ponds, the organization improves habitat conditions for endangered NeNe geese, because enhanced environments directly support species health and breeding success.