Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Inc is located in Mesa, AZ. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Inc generated $338.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $351.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE MANAGEMENT OF BIGHORN SHEEP TO INCREASE THEIR POPULATION IN THE STATE. THE GOAL IS TO ESTABLISH VITAL SELF SUSTAINING BIGHORN SHEEP POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT ALL SUITABLE HISTORIC RANGES. THE SOCIETY DEVELOPS WATERS IN SHEEP AREAS AND CONDUCTS A SEMINAR FOR HUNTERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT, WATERS IN SHEEP AREAS ARE DEVELOPED, MAINTAINED AND MONITORED. BIGHORN SHEEP AREAS ARE SURVEYED EACH YEAR AND SHEEP HABITAT EVALUATED. WE CONDUCT AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT THESE OPERATIONS, ALONG WITH PROVIDING FUNDING FOR EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THESE ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William C Davis President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Tj Baehre Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Sam Gorton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
David Mccasland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Gill Mills Past President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sam Dieringer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $48,215 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $96,460 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $144,675 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,532 |
Investment income | $4,538 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $157,014 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $4,100 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,662 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $338,073 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $43,455 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,076 |
Fees for services: Other | $39,261 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,072 |
Office expenses | $54,811 |
Information technology | $6,377 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,503 |
Travel | $2,117 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $74,259 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,670 |
Insurance | $5,064 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $351,036 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,734 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,100,118 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $16,287 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $57,105 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $44,403 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,299,647 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,388 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $20,388 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,279,259 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,299,647 |
Over the last fiscal year, Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Inc has awarded $43,455 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: Water Monitoring for BHS | $32,078 |
WILDLIFE FOR TOMORROW PURPOSE: WTF Banquet Sponsor | $2,600 |
ARIZONA DEER ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Water Hauling for BHS | $5,300 |
ARIZONA OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PURPOSE: Youth Outdoor Program | $2,000 |
NAVAJO NATION DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME PURPOSE: Youth Hunting Program | $1,477 |