Big Game Forever is located in Bountiful, UT. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, 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. Big Game Forever is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Big Game Forever generated $3.0 in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $179.2k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BIG GAME FOREVER PROVIDES AMERICAN BIG GAME AND LIVESTOCK PROTECTION. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON MAKING THE PUBLIC AWARE OF THE DAMAGES THAT ARE BEING INFLICTED ON BIG GAME HERDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ACTIVELY SOLICITS SUPPORT FOR LOCAL OVERSIGHT AND LEGISLATIVE PROTECTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATE CONGRESS ABOUT SAGE GROUSE.
EDUCATE CONGRESS ABOUT WOLF DELISTING.
COUNTER THREATS TO WILDLIFE, SPORTMEN'S RIGHTS, OUR WAY OF LIFE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ryan Benson Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Friel Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Humpherys Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Richter Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Call Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Holland & Hart Llp Legal | 12/30/15 | $128,933 |
Andrew James Lesofski Public Outreach | 12/30/15 | $110,000 |
Arena Online Llc Public Outreach | 12/30/15 | $383,202 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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 | $42 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,284 |
Fees for services: Legal | $160,000 |
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 | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,037 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $61 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $386 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $179,219 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,764 |
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 | $1,812 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $192 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,768 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,565 |
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 | $449 |
Total liabilities | $4,014 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | -$246 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,768 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Big Game Forever has recieved totaling $28,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Sportsmen For Fish & Wildlife Inc Marriottslaterville, UT PURPOSE: WOLF/CAPE BUFFALO | $28,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Mule Deer Foundation Clearfield, UT | $6,501,122 | $19,195,763 |
Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consortium Westminster, CO | $6,667,298 | $6,538,274 |
Safari Club International Foundation Tucson, AZ | $35,723,815 | $6,669,750 |
Idaho Fish And Wildlife Foundation Inc Boise, ID | $56,004,903 | $1,904,399 |
Teton Raptor Center Wilson, WY | $12,423,355 | $3,545,856 |
Wildlife Conservation Foundation Roosevelt, UT | $209,332 | $1,466,029 |
New Mexico Wildlife Federation Albuquerque, NM | $444,068 | $1,226,244 |
Round River Conservation Studies Salt Lake City, UT | $776,601 | $1,370,433 |
Ocearch Park City, UT | $349,779 | $1,342,057 |
Gorilla Rehabilitation And Conservation Education Grace Cente Niwot, CO | $1,178,295 | $1,192,799 |
Foundation For Wildlife Management Inc Ponderay, ID | $84,970 | $926,971 |
Africa Network For Animal Welfare- Usa Denver, CO | $19,759 | $766,312 |