Wild Bird Rehabilitation

What Wild Bird Rehabilitation does

Wild Bird Rehabilitation (WBR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1993 by Carol Kershner and headquartered in Overland, Missouri (St. Louis metro). WBR is the primary organization in the State of Missouri solely devoted to the care of native songbirds, providing professional medical care and rehabilitation for injured, ill, and orphaned birds with the goal of returning them to the wild. Services are delivered through a single physical facility on Midland Blvd, operating seven days a week from 9am-5pm, and require customers to bring animals to the clinic; no off-site pickup or dispatch capability exists.

The organization operates under both federal and state permits as a licensed rehabilitator under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and is staffed by 11-50 employees plus an estimated 80-100 volunteers who perform direct animal care, aviary work, medical assistance, phone support, clerical duties, public relations, education/outreach, gardening, and facility maintenance. WBR treats more than 2,300 birds per year representing over 100 songbird species, and receives referrals from St. Louis city, county, and state animal agencies as well as veterinarians and animal welfare organizations.

WBR's business model is entirely donation-based, with no federal or state funding. Revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate contributions, and fundraisers, with publicly disclosed giving tiers (e.g., $68 for one fledgling's food, $500 for clinic operations support) processed through a third-party giving platform (mygiving.net). The organization supplements direct rehabilitation with public education programs on songbird welfare and habitat conservation, plus a curated Wildlife Resources Directory linking visitors to adjacent regional rehabilitation organizations. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors led by Board President Diane Doster and Board Vice President Tom Feiner, with Executive Director Briana Conley managing day-to-day operations.

Name

Wild Bird Rehabilitation

Legal name

Wild Bird Rehabilitation

Website

https://wildbirdrehab.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wild Bird Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 that provides medical rehabilitation for injured, ill, and orphaned native songbirds in Missouri, serving the St. Louis general public and referring agencies through a single Overland facility, funded entirely by donations and volunteer labor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Rehabilitation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release Centers (Public Viewing/Education) (THAAAFAC), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Songbird medical care
• Avian rehabilitation clinic
• Wildlife education programs
• Conservation volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations from Individuals: Wild Bird Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives no federal or state funding. The organization is supported entirely by donations from individuals, corporations, and fundraisers. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wild Bird Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers professional medical care, rehabilitation, and pre-release conditioning for injured, ill, and orphaned native songbirds at its Overland, Missouri clinic. Services are delivered through direct intake from the public and referral partners (animal agencies, veterinarians, animal welfare organizations), complemented by public education on songbird welfare and habitat conservation, a volunteer engagement program, and a Wildlife Resources Directory for the broader region.

Product overview

Wild Bird Rehabilitation operates as a single-service nonprofit organization providing comprehensive songbird rehabilitation. The organization offers three integrated service pillars: (1) direct medical care and rehabilitation for injured, ill, and orphaned native songbirds, (2) public education programs on bird welfare and habitat conservation, and (3) community volunteer engagement. A companion Wildlife Resources Directory connects the public with broader wildlife rehabilitation resources across the region. All services are delivered through a volunteer-driven model with professional oversight, and funded entirely through individual donations and corporate contributions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wild Bird Rehabilitation Services Professional medical care, rehabilitation, and pre-release conditioning for injured, ill, and orphaned native songbirds, with the goal of returning healthy birds to the wild. Service is delivered through direct public intake and referrals from St. Louis city, county, and state animal agencies, veterinarians, and animal welfare organizations at the Overland, Missouri clinic.
• Public Education Programs Educational outreach on the value, needs, and humane treatment of wild songbirds, as well as conservation of their habitat, delivered to the general public, school and community groups, and visitors through the clinic and outreach events such as open houses and booths.
• Volunteer Programs Structured program recruiting, training, and deploying 80–100 volunteers across bird care, aviary work, medical/ER assistance, remote phone support, clerical/front desk duties, PR/fundraising, education and outreach, gardening, and facility maintenance at the WBR clinic.
• Wildlife Resources Directory Online directory on the WBR website that connects visitors with local wildlife facilities (such as Wildlife Rescue Center, World Bird Sanctuary, Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, and Treehouse Wildlife Center), the National Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association, Animal Help Now, and resources for bird and native plant identification.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association (NWRA)minorOthersWBR refers non-Missouri visitors to NWRA for finding local wildlife rehabilitators. NWRA is a resource connector for injured or orphaned wild animal referrals.
• Wildlife Rescue Center (Ballwin, MO)minorOthersListed on WBR's wildlife resources page as a referral resource. Wildlife Rescue Center rehabilitates injured, sick and orphaned native wildlife and releases healthy animals to their natural habitat.
• World Bird Sanctuary (Valley Park, MO)minorOthersListed on WBR's wildlife resources page. World Bird Sanctuary's mission is to preserve, protect and inspire to safeguard bird species as part of the global community for future generations.
• Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic (High Ridge, MO)minorOthersListed on WBR's wildlife resources page as a local resource. Specializes in rehabilitation of native Missouri mammals and is licensed by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
• Treehouse Wildlife Center (Dow, IL)minorOthersListed on WBR's wildlife resources page. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife and the educational promotion of environmental stewardship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wild-bird-rehabilitation-mo

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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