Stepping Up to Save Species 2018 Annual Report

PITTSBURGH, PA Dear Friends 2018 was successful thanks to you! Your support made it possible for us to engage thousands of people to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds.

The Guam Rail on this year’s cover represents hope for its species, and the positive message that we have the power to save these amazing creatures through thoughtful, daily action. Species like the extinct-in-the-wild Guam Rail and endangered African Penguin are thriving Participants at the Tropical Rainforest at the National Aviary through our holistic grand re-opening (L to R: Councilwoman approach to our work: successful breeding Darlene Harris, National Aviary Executive programs, outstanding pre- and neonatal Director Cheryl Tracy, Representative veterinary care, and applied conservation Jake Wheatley, and Executive Assistant to Mayor Peduto James Hill) efforts around the world.

We know that people come to appreciate birds from many different walks of life, and we meet them where they are. In 2018, we guided adventure-seekers through the forests of Costa Rica, welcomed visitors into a lush and revitalized Tropical Rainforest habitat, and taught students in rural areas with limited access to our conservation education. Our multi-faceted work provides visitors varied opportunities to enhance their appreciation of nature.

As you review the 2018 Annual Report, we hope you recognize that without you, we could not have achieved so much. You made our success possible. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Cheryl L. Tracy Executive Director

On the Cover The extinct-in-the-wild Guam Rail is one of 76 species at the National Aviary that are part of an Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan®. Thanks to our expert aviculture and veterinary teams — and our newly renovated Tropical Rainforest habitat that encourages natural breeding behavior — the Guam Rail has new hope. Since 1984, we have hatched 72 Guam Rails and sent 37 back to be reintroduced — more than any other zoo in the country. The National Aviary is one of only three institutions in the country to send Guam Rails back to their native habitat since 2015. Inspiring The Importance of Informed Choices

The National Aviary offers inventive ways to learn about and connect with nature. The extensive renovation of our Tropical Rainforest habitat exemplifies our creative visitor experiences that mirror the important conservation work we do around the globe. We encourage natural behaviors in our birds through an abundance of authentic tropical vegetation and use these plants to explain to visitors the role shade-grown crops play in providing favorable environments for birds. SPOTLIGHT: Well-trained docents, biofacts, and interactive touch-screen stations Washington County remind visitors of the importance of making sustainable choices in Programming their daily lives. Each year, tens of thousands of Since opening in July 2018, over 89,474 visitors have experienced the new students and teachers experience Tropical Rainforest habitat. The extensive $1.2 million renovation included customized field trips at the National 19,600 square feet of bird-friendly glass, and the installation of a 15-foot Aviary, classroom and assembly waterfall. The space also supports our education programs. Over 30,000 programs at schools within a 90-mile people were served through our formal onsite and outreach education radius of Pittsburgh, and summer initiatives in 2018, including nearly 24,000 students and teachers camps that make lasting impressions participating in school programs. on youth. Some rural schools are not able to offer students these experiences because of distance or limited finances. With the support FOUNDATION SPOTLIGHT: Hearst Foundations of the EQT Foundation, we filled National Recognition Extends Our Reach this void through an environmental education outreach program. In 2018, Over the years, the Hearst Foundations have awarded more than $1.1 billion to nonprofit organizations we reached 3,000 students in 16 nationwide. In October 2018, the National Aviary Washington County schools through received a $100,000 grant from Hearst Foundations, traveling programs, including a new one of just 83 awarded across the country that quarter. Birds and Conservation high school This substantial grant confirms the effectiveness of our program. To continue the learning educational programs and their impact on students’ momentum beyond the program, all academic success. Thanks to this support, and that of our other education funders, we will be able to reach students received native wildflower 40 percent of kids in Pittsburgh Public Schools, 60 percent of Pennsylvania seed packets to remind them of the school districts, and 64 percent of counties in Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, experience and encourage them to and New York within our service area. support local wildlife. Sustaining Comprehensive Conservation Research

For over a decade, National Aviary Director of Conservation and Field Research Dr. Steven Latta and his colleagues have monitored birds and habitats around the world. Data sets of more than 10 years are rare, because long-term funding is hard to sustain. But the National Aviary knows that long-term commitment produces important data. Strategic partnerships make our research possible and have led to noteworthy SPOTLIGHT: findings, including the impact climate change may have had on avian populations in the Andes Mountains. Energizing Engagement

2018 was a milestone year, as we celebrated 13 years of fieldwork through Ecotourism in Costa Rica, including collaboration with postgraduate students to National Aviary Director of Veterinary develop innovative data collection methods, like the DNA barcoding Medicine Dr. Pilar Fish and Ornithologist technique detailed in an article in the July 2018 issue of PeerJ. Big data Bob Mulvihill led 53 adults on two is complemented by local educational initiatives. In 2018, we partnered excursions to Costa Rica in 2018. The with community organizations in Costa Rica to educate hundreds of groups traveled over canopy bridges in their students about native birds and their habitats. the Monteverde Cloud Forest, explored the jungles of Tortuguero National Park, and learned about the local economy DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Rich Caruso at a coffee plantation. Hundreds of Creating a Conservation Legacy species of birds and animals were through the Phoenix Society seen, and travelers brought home a refreshed intent to protect and preserve Former National Aviary board member ecosystems near and far. A reunion in Rich Caruso’s dedication to the mission did not December revitalized their excitement end with his board term. The enthusiastic bicyclist and dog lover has continued his support through with many becoming donors, members, membership in the Donor Society at the Snowy or volunteers, and making plans to go Owl level — and a recent pledge to the National on future National Aviary tours. Our Aviary’s planned giving circle, the Phoenix Society. ecotourism program ignites passion “Watching the National Aviary grow under sound to participate in our efforts and share leadership and the passion of its employees made nature with others. it an easy decision for me to make the largest charitable commitment of my life,” Rich says. He summed up his comments by saying, “We are fortunate to have a world- class facility like the National Aviary in our backyard, and its conservation efforts provide benefits far beyond the region in which we live.” Caring Providing for Every Need

The National Aviary’s aviculture and veterinary teams work hard to create habitats and conditions for the birds in our care that result in successful breeding and parent-rearing of hatchlings. By providing nutrient-rich foods to aid in nest-building and allowing birds privacy, we encourage breeding pairs to follow nature’s lead. In addition to pre-natal care and monitoring, our expert veterinary staff know when SPOTLIGHT: to lend Mother Nature a hand. Sometimes, human intervention may be needed to preserve life, including surgically assisted hatchings, Prompt Action Helps neonatal care, and hand-rearing. In all cases, our team strives to Preserve a Species provide the most natural circumstances and intervenes only There is a fine line between supporting when necessary. natural behavior and knowing when In 2018, our flock produced 31 chicks representing 11 different species, one of our birds needs help, especially including the rare hatching of a Black-faced Ibis chick, the first in any for endangered species like the African North American zoo in 21 years. We also added four new species and Penguin. Our astute avian care team 16 birds of existing species to our successful breeding programs. observed unusual behavior in Penguin Point resident Bette, and immediately performed an examination that revealed a large mass in her abdomen, compromising CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT: Dollar Bank her reproductive organs. Bette has Multi-faceted Mission Support hatched 10 chicks with her mate, Sidney, and plays an important role in saving her Founded on a commitment to species from extinction. the community, Dollar Bank has been serving the banking needs of Director of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Pilar western Pennsylvanians for more Fish and her team performed an intricate, than 160 years. Dollar Bank is a pivotal partner to the National four-hour surgery to remove the mass Aviary: as presenting sponsor of and save Bette’s life — with no damage Canary’s Call, a consistent donor, to her reproductive organs. Attentive and supporter of countless special events. Their unwavering focus on post-operative care ensured her comfort, the community and consistent, generous support of the National Aviary and she has made a full recovery. Our enable us to engage thousands of visitors each year and provide expert skilled aviculturists, adept medical team, attention to the species in our care. and state-of-the-art Veterinary Hospital promote health and optimism for the future of our avian residents and their species. The National Aviary values all donors and has made every attempt to accurately recognize each one. If you see an error or omission, please accept our apologies and contact the Philanthropy Department at [email protected] 2018 Donors or 412-258-9465. Visit www.aviary.org/Annual-Report to see a complete list of 2018 donors. Donor Society Joseph and Jeanne Laporte Garrison Hughes Charitable Fund Eckert Seamans James E. and Cathy Lehman of The Pittsburgh Foundation enkompas Technology Solutions MARTIAL EAGLE ~ $2,500+ Emil R. Liddell Roy A. Hunt Foundation FHLB Pittsburgh Anonymous (3) Elsa Limbach John E. and Sue M. Jackson Charitable Trust First Commonwealth Bank Jennifer and Keith Bertetto Doris Litman Jack and Jean Ann Jones Fund Fort Pitt Capital Group of The Pittsburgh Foundation Cynthia A. Bognar Thomas and Maureen Madden Garden Club of Forest Hills Kerchner Family Fund No. 2 Donald and Gloria Casey Gregory and Mary Marchetti Giant Eagle, Inc. of The Pittsburgh Foundation Michael J. and Eileen Flinn Blaine and Virginia McKinley Give With Liberty Laurel Foundation Patrick and Alice Loughney Sally O. McVeigh Google Massey Charitable Trust Brian and Sandra Moroney Ginny Merchant Greenhouse RSI McCune Foundation James and Susan Ralston Madeline Miles Gulisek Construction, LLC Richard King Mellon Foundation Joan Scheinholtz John and Ashley Miller Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Thomas and Lynn Merriman Gift Fund Elizabeth Spence Nagy Nagiub Henderson Brothers, Inc. Charles R. Nailler Memorial Foundation Kathleen and Louis Testoni Laurie and Kenyon Nicholl Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pajeau Wildlife Foundation Elizabeth and William Vorsheck Shirley Olander The Hillman Company A.J. & Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust Laura Palermo IBEW, Local Union No. 5 W.I. Patterson Charitable Fund SNOWY OWL ~ $1,000 - $2,499 Mark Perrott IGF Specialties, LLC Pennsylvania Department of Community Anonymous (3) IntePros Sandra Preuhs and Larry Sachs and Economic Development Sheila Bair and Mike Kosh Jones Day Robert and Chelsea Rodgers Peterson Family Foundation Harold F. Balk, Esq. and Dr. Ingrid Wecht Sean and Amy Sebastian KeyBank Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation KPMG LLP Josh and Jacklyn Banyas Thomas and Ellen Smith The Progressive Insurance Foundation Late Seventies Productions, LLC Lisa Borghesi Nanette Spence and Jeffrey Geiger Grant M. Shipley Gift Fund Levin Furniture Rich Caruso Kate St. John of The Pittsburgh Foundation Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. Charlie Dake Jason and Liz Thomas Daniel M. Tabas Family Foundation Lisanti Painting Company Andrea DiMartini Cheryl and Rick Tracy Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust Maher Duessel Robert and Donna DiMilia Dr. Kathryn Van Stone and Mr. Robert Smith Smith Van Stone Fund Mascaro Construction Company, L.P. Patricia L. Dodge, Esq. Wei Wan and John Eason of The Pittsburgh Foundation McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. Susan and Christopher Farrell Virginia Ward Vorsheck Family Foundation, Inc. McGuireWoods, LLP Dr. Douglas Corkum, Betty Flora, and Family Thomas and Barbara Wiley Robert and Mary Weisbrod Foundation McKamish, Inc. John and Suzanne Graf Yarone and Tiffany Zober Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation McKnight Embassy Suites by Hilton, Robert J. and Susan A. Grossman The White Pine Fund Downtown Carolyn Harder Foundations and Shannon Wilson Charitable Fund Meyer, Unkovic & Scott of The Pittsburgh Foundation John and Christine Horty Government Michael Baker International Janis and Jonas Johnson My Tribute Gift Foundation, Inc. Allegheny Foundation Thomas and Christine Kobus Network For Good Allegheny Regional Asset District Businesses and Sandy Lumish North American Rock Garden Society Thea Martin Banerjee Family Charitable Fund Organizations Allegheny Chapter Michael and Libby Mascaro V. Wayne and Cordelia Whitten Barker Fund AAA Travel Olde Stonewall Golf Club of The Pittsburgh Foundation Heidi Nitze AJ Warhola Recycling, Inc. Paypal Giving Fund Bison Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Nocito Allegheny Health Network Peoples Jane Fox Bradley Fund of Robert and Susan Obenour Allegheny Refrigeration Sales Pfizer Annual Giving Campaign The Pittsburgh Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rubin Alliant Insurance Services PITT OHIO The Buhl Foundation Curtis Scaife Amazon Smile Pittsburgh Steelers, LLC Jack Buncher Foundation Lauren Schneider and Dean Thompson American Ornamental Iron Corporation PNC Financial Services Group The Michele and Agnese Cestone Foundation Jim and Luanne Shock American Ornithological Society Premier Power Solutions, LLC Church Brew Works Foundation Dr. Marshall Sklar America’s Best Local Charities Premier Windows and Doors, LLC Ciervo Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James Stalder Avalotis Corporation Priory Hospitality Group Cohen-Miller Family Fund Mr. Frederick W. Steinberg Bayer Rapp Funeral Home The Anne L. & George H. Clapp The Benevity Community Impact Fund ReedSmith LLP The Stromberg Family Charitable & Educational Trust Blumling & Gusky Richard Goettle, Inc. Colcom Foundation BNY Mellon Corporation’s Rivers Casino SCARLET MACAW ~ $500 - $999 The Dollar Bank Foundation Community Partnership RodentPro Anonymous (6) Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Boyd Roll-Off Services Inc. Ruthrauff Service LLC Timothy and Titina Adams Eat’n Park Hospitality Group Bridgeway Capital Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Sandler Training Judith Albert Broadridge Matching Gifts Program by Peak Performance Management, Inc. Eden Hall Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Baily Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Schneider Downs EQT Foundation The Besters Family Butler Garden Club Southwest Aluminum Glass Co., Inc. Sherman Evans Fund Maris A. Bondi Cat Clinic and Hospital SSM Industries, Inc. of The Pittsburgh Foundation Bryan C. Brantley Chase | J. P. Morgan Stantec Architecture and Engineering, LLC Fair Oaks Foundation, Inc. Elizabeth and David Brown Chemistry Steel Supply & Engineering Federated Investors Foundation, Inc. Cassandra and Michael Butterworth Chevron TD Ameritrade The Herbert G. Feldman Charitable Foundation Nuelsi and Eddie Canaan CJL Engineering T.D. Patrinos Painting & Contracting, Co. Negley Flinn Charitable Foundation Catherine and Alan Caponi Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company Three Rivers Birding Club Nimick Forbesway Foundation Stephanie Dangel and Thomas Reiter Clista Electric TisBest Philanthropy The Giant Eagle Foundation Thomas and Maryanne Debies Cohen, Seglias, Pallas, Greenhall & Furman PC Trib Total Media The Grable Foundation Jane Dixon CSD Engineers, LLC TriStar Productions Graf Family Charitable Giving Fund Timothy and Joan Goetz TriState Capital Bank of The Pittsburgh Foundation Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, Inc. Laurie Graham United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Alan and Marsha Groover Fund Desmone Architects Michael and Lisa Hart Detroit Switch, Inc. UPMC Health Plan Irving and Aaronel deRoy Gruber Shannon Hill Charitable Foundation DICK’S Sporting Goods Vitro Architectural Glass Dr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Holder Hearst Foundations Dollar Bank W.G. Tomko, Inc. Dr. Susan Hoppe and Dr. Michael Goodhart Caroline Fredricka Holdship Charitable Trust Donate Well Weber Group, Inc. Robert H. Hudson through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Donors Choose The Wilson Group KW23 Terry Kalna Review Committee Duquesne Light Company WTW Architects Bob and Susie Kopf Honkus-Zollinger Foundation Easley & Rivers Wyatt, Inc. by theNumbers 71% Increase in Earned Revenue $ 4.00 M Admissions, Merchandise Sales, $ 3.75 M Memberships, Education Revenue, $ 3.50 M Facility Rentals $ 3.25 M $ 3.00 M $ 2.75 M $ 2.50 M $ 2.25 M 3,695 14 15 16 17 18 RAD Day visitors Thank you to the Allegheny Regional Asset District for your ongoing support! 3,146 panes of $7,157,080 bird-friendly glass Total Unrestricted Support installed during the n Donations 14 % Tropical Rainforest renovaton n Admissions 26 % n Government Grants 18 % 9,670 n Merchandise Sales 7 % preventative n Education Programs 10 % n Membership 6 % veterinary treatments n Donated Facilities, Goods & Services 5 % n Fundraising Events 7 % n Facility Rentals 4 % n Parking Revenue 1 % n Investment Income 0 % 76 n Other Income 0 % 23,762 Species students served participating in a through onsite and outreach Species Survival Plan® education programs

FRAN REICHL $6,797,012 Volunteer Total Expenses 4,602 of the Year n Programs 75 % member households n Administration 13 % 303 n Fundraising 12 % volunteers RECORD 185,378 BREAKING! visitors 22,037 hours of visitor engagement services donated Your contributions support the National Aviary’s conservation, research, education, and avian medicine programs. To learn more, please visit our website or contact Laurie Nicholl in our Philanthropy Department at [email protected] or 412-258-9470.

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NATIONAL AVIARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

President Timothy D. Adams, CPA Michael P. Hart Michael Mascaro Harold F. Balk, Esq. Terry Kalna First Vice President Maris A. Bondi Thomas A. Kobus Kathleen Testoni Bryan C. Brantley Thea Martin Second Vice President Patricia L. Dodge, Esq. Nagy N. Nagiub James E. Lehman Michael J. Flinn, Esq. Robert Rodgers, CFP, CDFA Secretary Timothy R. Goetz Thomas P. Wiley Jennifer L. Bertetto John E. Graf Yarone S. Zober Treasurer Jane Dixon, CPA