United States Sportsmens Alliance Foundation

Organization Overview

United States Sportsmens Alliance Foundation, operating under the name Wildlife Conser Fund Of America, is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (D01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wildlife Conser Fund Of America employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildlife Conser Fund Of America 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, Wildlife Conser Fund Of America generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 7 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.

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 AND WOMEN TO PROTECT AGAINST LEGAL ATTACKS BY THE ANIMAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. 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

EDUCATION AND INFORMATION - CREATED THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM OF ITS KIND - TRAILBLAZER ADVENTURE PROGRAM, RENAMED TO CONSERVATION ADVENTURES PROGRAM; THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WE BRING THE THRILL OF HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, WILDLIFE INDENITFICATION AND CONSERVATION TO AMERICA'S YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A STRUCTURED, SAFE ENVIROMENT THAT ALLOWS YOUTH TO EXPERIENCE SHOOTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, ARCHERY, WILDLIFE IDENTIFICATION,CONSERVATION,ORIENTING, FIRST AID, ETC. FOLLOWING THIS INCREDIBLE SUCCESS, WE HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED OUR CONSERVATION SCIENCE CIURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THIS STEM-BASED CURRICULUM INTRODUCES THE NEXT GENERATION TO THE OUTDOORS THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE AND IMMERISIVE HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM, WHICH FOUCUSES ON ACTIVTIES THAT EMPHAZIE SUSTINABLE PARTICPATION AND SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION.


CONSERVATION RESEARCH - IDENTIFY AND RESEARCH GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ADVOCATE POSTIONS THAT WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND SPORTSMEN'S ABILITY TO HUNT, FISH AND TRAP. RESEARCH AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS THAT OPPOSE THE ANTI-HUNTING MOVEMENT AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND THE SPORTSMEN'S EFFECTIVE FUNDING MODEL THAT HAS PRODUCED THE MOST ABUNDANT AND THRIVING WILDLIFE POPULATIONS IN MORE THAN 100 YEARS. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY UTILIZING ELECTRONIC AND SOCIAL MEDIA, THE CREATION OF BROCHURES, AUDIO VISUAL PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS USED IN SPEECHES, DISPLAYS AND DIRECT MAIL TO SPORTSMEN AND CONSERVATION CLUBS NATIONWIDE. IN HOUSE AND HIRED VENDORS PROVIDE THE RESEARCH, INFORMATION AND CREATIVITY NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY CRAFT AND DISTRIBUTE OUR MESSAGE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.


DONOR 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 CURRENT ISSUES ADVISEMENTS, EDUCATIONAL WHITE PAPERS, WEBSITE PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH AND RESOURCES, MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS AND WEEKLY UPDATES.


LEGAL DEFENSE - LITIGATION. LEGAL RESEARCH. ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF LEGISLATION (INCLUDING TREATIES AND INITIATIVES/REFERENDA) AND REGULATIONS BY LAWYERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Evan Heusinkveld
President &
$183,454
Jeffrey O Nations
CFO
$86,351
Barbara Sackman
Secretary/tr
$0
Orrin H Ingram II
Chairman
$0
Dan Cabela
Trustee
$0
Mary Cabela
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Southwick & Associates
$186,975
Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot
Legal Services
$175,016
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$24,187
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,131,719
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,155,906
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $76,974
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $32,081
Net Income from Fundraising Events $104,836
Net Income from Gaming Activities $839,328
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,395,562

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United States Sportsmens Alliance Foundation has awarded $278,940 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MISSOURI CONSERVATION

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$178,140

THE US SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$100,800
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that United States Sportsmens Alliance Foundation has recieved totaling $391,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Cabela Family Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$120,000
Communities Foundation Of Texas

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$100,000
Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund

Springfield, MO

PURPOSE: ADVOCATING FOR SPORTMEN'S RIGHTS

$75,000
The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: FFOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$35,000
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc

Missoula, MT

PURPOSE: ADVOCACY

$20,000
Houston Safari Club Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: PROTECT AND ADVANCE

$15,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,111,750
Earnings$286,284
Ending Balance$2,398,034

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