United States Sportsmens Alliance is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, United States Sportsmens Alliance employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United States Sportsmens Alliance 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, United States Sportsmens Alliance generated $626.5k 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 (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $867.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) 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
TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE AMERICA'S HERITAGE OF HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING BY UNITING SPORTSMEN TO PROTECT AGAINST LEGISLATIVE ATTACKS FROM THE ANIMAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN CONGRESS, ALL 50 STATES LEGISLATURES AND AT THE BALLOT BOX. TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR SPORTS BY ORGANIZING AND EDUCATING AMERICA'S YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE ELECTED OFFICIALS THAT REPRESENT THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS THAT SUPPORT HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING ACTIVITIES AND WANT TO CONTINUE THE ABUNDANT WILDLIFE WE HAVE TODAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. SERVICES INCLUDE UPDATES ON CURRENT ISSUES, HOW TO ARTICLES, PERIODIC REPORTS CIRCULATED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS AND WEEKLY UPDATES.
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES - USSA MONITORS, ANALYZES AND MANAGES LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY CAMPAIGNS TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE AMERICA'S RICH HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING HERITAGE. USSA SPECIALIZES IN GRASSROOTS COALITION BUILDING LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT IN ALL 50 STATES LEGISLATURES AND IN WASHINGTON D.C. USSA ADVOCATES FOR REDUCING ARBITRARY BARRIERS THAT PREVENT THE NEXT GENERATION OF HUNTERS FROM ENTERING THE FIELD AS WELL AS ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND FOR OUTDOOR SPORTS. USSA ALSO MANAGES BALLOT ISSUE CAMPAIGNS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER SPORTSMEN ORGANIZATIONS ON BEHALF OF AMERICA'S HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING COMMUNITY.
RESEARCH AND INFORMATION - IDENTIFY AND RESEARCH GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ADVOCATE POSITIONS THAT WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND RESTRICT SPORTSMEN'S ABILITY TO HUNT, FISH AND TRAP. DEVELOP PROGRAMS THAT OPPOSE THE ANTI-HUNTING LOBBY AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENHANCE HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING ACTIVITIES WHILE SUPPORTING SCIENTIFIC WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PRACTICES. PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS RELATING TO SCIENTIFIC WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND THE SPORTSMEN'S EFFECTIVE FUNDING METHOD THAT HAS RESULTED IN THE MOST ABUNDANT AND THRIVING WILDLIFE POPULATIONS IN MORE THAN 100 YEARS. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY UTILIZING ELECTRONIC AND SOCIAL MEDIA, CREATION OF BROCHURES, AUDIO VISUAL PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS USED IN SPEECHES, DISPLAYS, AND DIRECT MAIL TO AMERICAN SPORTSMEN AND CONSERVATION CLUBS. IN HOUSE AND HIRED VENDORS PROVIDE THE RESEARCH, INFORMATION AND CREATIVITY NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY CRAFT AND DISTRIBUTE OUR MESSAGE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH AND MONITORING - IDENTIFICATION, NON-LEGAL ANALYSES AND MONITORING OF LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, INTERNATIONAL TREATIES AND INITIATIVES AND REFERENDA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Evan Heusinkveld President & | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $60,631 |
Jeffrey O Nations CFO | Officer | 43 | $49,868 |
Paul T Delaney Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Orrin H Ingram II Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mason Lampton Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Barbara Sackman Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $100,800 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $482,568 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $583,368 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $43,092 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $626,460 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $185,974 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,595 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $174,086 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,823 |
Other employee benefits | $30,841 |
Payroll taxes | $24,324 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $73,133 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,099 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $48,770 |
Advertising and promotion | $64,380 |
Office expenses | $144,496 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $37,129 |
Travel | $10,697 |
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 | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $867,949 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,406 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $935 |
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 | $28,390 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,797 |
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 | $59,528 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $587,552 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $107,643 |
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 | $695,195 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$635,667 |
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 | $59,528 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that United States Sportsmens Alliance has recieved totaling $146,800.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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United States Sportsmens Alliance Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $100,800 |
Masters Of Foxhounds Association Of America Middleburg, VA PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP TO ASSIST WITH ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES. | $45,000 |
Rick And Cyndie Fox Family Foundation Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE AMERICA'S HERITAGE OF HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING BY UNITING SPORTSMEN TO PROTECT AGAINST LEGISLATIVE ATTACKS | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Citizens For Pennsylvanias Future Harrisburg, PA | $3,509,129 | $2,508,656 |
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $4,311,796 | $4,320,615 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Ann Arbor, MI | $1,383,532 | $2,800,757 |
Ohio Environmental Council Columbus, OH | $2,929,320 | $3,337,824 |
Clean Air Council Philadelphia, PA | $2,953,496 | $3,399,869 |
Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision Project Detroit, MI | $105,443 | $2,135,293 |
Michigan Environmental Council Lansing, MI | $5,088,879 | $2,310,483 |
Green Building Alliance Pittsburgh, PA | $1,570,323 | $2,056,080 |
Riverlife Pittsburgh, PA | $2,416,578 | $1,809,297 |
Center For Coalfield Justice Washington, PA | $856,270 | $893,432 |
The Clearwater Conservancy Of Central Pennsylvania Inc State College, PA | $7,235,208 | $2,619,108 |
United States Sportsmens Alliance Columbus, OH | $59,528 | $626,460 |