Ruffed Grouse Society
- Assets
- $159.7k
- Revenue
- $435.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 12/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 25-1667889
Organization Overview
Ruffed Grouse Society is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Ruffed Grouse Society 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 12/2021, Ruffed Grouse Society generated $435.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $445.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.6%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ESTABLISHED IN 1961, THE RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY IS NORTH AMERICA'S FOREMOST (CONT. ON SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RGS UNITES CONSERVATIONISTS TO IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT AND FOREST HEALTH. SINCE 1961, RGS HAS PROMOTED STEWARDSHIP FOR OUR FORESTS, OUR WILDLIFE, AND OUR FUTURE. OUR VISION IS TO CREATE LANDSCAPES OF DIVERSE, FUNCTIONING FOREST ECOSYSTEMS THAT PROVIDE HOMES FOR WILDLIFE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE THEM.
EDUCATION IS CRITICAL TO PROTECTING, RESTORING AND CREATING EARLY SUCCESSIONAL FORESTS THAT PROVIDE HABITAT FOR RUFFED GROUSE, WOODCOCK, SONGBIRDS AND OTHER FOREST WILDLIFE. RGS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS PROMOTE SCIENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian W Smith Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Seth E Dizard ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Julie Sandstrom Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ed Shuford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Benjamin C Jones President And CEO | Officer | 50 | $0 |
Kimberly D Swisher Finance & Administration Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,606 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,606 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $427,083 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $265 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $434,958 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,750 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $459 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $92 |
| Total functional expenses | $445,668 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $159,710 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $159,710 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $159,710 |
| 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 | $159,710 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ruffed Grouse Society has recieved totaling $32,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $32,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $6,099,685 |
| Earnings | $810,684 |
| Net Contributions | $265,508 |
| Other Expense | $585,915 |
| Ending Balance | $6,589,962 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Environmental Defense Action Fund New York, NY | $6,474,489 | $29,024,607 |
Council On The Environment Inc New York, NY | $42,012,048 | $22,554,174 |
Sustainable Markets Foundation New York, NY | $17,976,931 | $19,381,628 |
Chesapeake Bay Trust Annapolis, MD | $22,649,655 | $15,960,669 |
Only One Inc New York, NY | $3,262,058 | $9,834,103 |
Business Network For Maryland Offshore Wind Inc Baltimore, MD | $8,195,711 | $11,516,807 |
New Jersey Audubon Society Bernardsville, NJ | $31,869,877 | $7,026,003 |
Oyster Recovery Partnership Inc Annapolis, MD | $2,077,192 | $6,281,689 |
Citizens Conservation Corps Inc Beckley, WV | $2,179,540 | $6,277,989 |
Cec Stuyvesant Cove Inc Long Island City, NY | $4,789,679 | $6,047,317 |
Nature Forward Inc Chevy Chase, MD | $13,470,867 | $5,136,432 |
Ruffed Grouse Society Pittsburgh, PA | $13,438,836 | $6,572,928 |