named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Mordecai Island Bald Eagle Monitoring
Remote monitoring of a bald eagle pair’s nesting activity on Mordecai Island using motion-activated cameras to study nesting behavior and inform habitat protection efforts.
NestStory
A digital data collection and analysis system designed to support researchers studying nesting birds and other wildlife. Originally developed for Piping Plovers, it is now used nationwide for species including Bald Eagles, Burrowing Owls, and Peregrine Falcons.
Project IMMA (Island Mammal Monitoring Association)
Citizen science initiative on Long Beach Island, NJ, that uses infrared cameras and volunteer surveys to monitor nocturnal mammal activity in dune habitats, involving homeowners and volunteers in data collection.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 2 activities
- Conducting advanced research projects on endangered species and wildlife managementDesigns and executes research initiatives focused on population and management challenges for endangered species, including leading field research and utilizing data systems like NestStory to support partner organizations.
- Operating citizen science and field monitoring programs for wildlifeRuns the Island Mammal Monitoring Association, a citizen science project collecting nocturnal mammal data on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, through infrared camera deployments and volunteer surveys. Conducts field surveys of beach easements and dunes, and performs non-invasive monitoring of species such as nesting bald eagles using motion-activated cameras.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Developing public education materials for wildlife conservationSupports the creation of modern educational content to raise public awareness about wildlife conservation efforts.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Financing and operating the NestStory data collection systemOperates and funds the NestStory platform, providing free access to organizations working with endangered coastal birds to support data-driven conservation efforts.
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Data & Technology Capacity Building 1 activity
- Providing digital tools and technical support for wildlife data collectionDevelops and maintains software tools such as NestStory to help partner organizations digitize data, automate data collection, and improve wildlife management and scientific research. Provides long-term technical support and oversight to partner organizations using these systems.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants$44K100%
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Total expenses$4K
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balance sheet
Total assets$119K
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Net assets$117K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +70.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- MICHELLE STANTIAL — CHAIR/DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Audubon magazine Partner — LEF board member serves as contributing editor.
- Mordecai Land Trust Partner — Collaborated on the non-invasive monitoring of bald eagle nesting activity on Mordecai Island.
- NANPA (North American Nature Photography Association) Partner — LEF board member advised on ethical guidelines and served as Chair of Ethics Committee.
- National Audubon Society Partner — Advised by LEF board member on photography content and ethics; collaborates on development of ethical guidelines for bird photography.
- National Geographic Image Collection Partner — Represents work of LEF board member; indicates collaborative relationship in outreach and visual storytelling.
- National Wildlife Magazine Partner — LEF board member advised on guidelines for ethical wildlife photography.
- NestStory Partner — Core data system developed and supported by the foundation for studying nesting birds and other animals.
- New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Government — Partnered with the Little Egg Foundation and Mordecai Land Trust to monitor bald eagle activity on Mordecai Island.
- property owners Partner — Partners with oceanfront property owners to conduct periodic surveys and install infrared cameras on private dunes for mammal monitoring.
- volunteer observers Partner — Collaborates with volunteer observers to survey public areas, photograph animal tracks, and collect occupancy data for the Island Mammal Monitoring Association project.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Applied Conservation Research with Technology Integrationmethodology: applied_conservation_researchBy conducting targeted research using non-invasive tools like motion-activated cameras and custom software, the organization addresses specific wildlife management challenges, because technology enables precise, real-time observation and intervention without disrupting natural behaviors.
- Citizen-Science for Ecosystem-Scale Insightsmethodology: citizen-science monitoringBy engaging in citizen-science monitoring, the organization generates actionable data on nocturnal mammal activity in coastal dunes, because distributed, systematic observation expands the scale and relevance of conservation insights in complex environments.
- Data-Driven Wildlife Conservationmethodology: data_digitization_and_automationBy digitizing data collection and using scalable digital systems, the organization improves wildlife monitoring and strengthens scientific research, because automated and systematic data enables broader, more cost-effective insights across species and geographies.
- Public Education for Conservation Engagementmethodology: public_education_outreachBy using modern educational materials, the organization increases public awareness and engagement in wildlife conservation, because accessible outreach fosters broader support and behavioral change toward conservation goals.