United States Sportsmens Alliance Foundation
- Assets
- $6.9m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 10/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 31-0941103
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 12/2022, Wildlife Conser Fund Of America employed 22 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 12/2022, Wildlife Conser Fund Of America generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2015, Wildlife Conser Fund Of America has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $1,083,400. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
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. HISTORICALLY WE HELPED SCHOOLS ORGANIZE YOUTH GROUPS TO BRING THE THRILL OF HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, WILDLIFE INDENTIFICATION AND CONSERVATION TO AMERICA'S YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC WE TRANSITIONED OUR PRIMARY FOCUS TO 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 SUSTAINABLE PARTICPATION AND SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION, SPECIFICALLY THE AMERICAN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION MODEL.
LEGAL DEFENSE - LITIGATION. LEGAL RESEARCH. ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF LEGISLATION (INCLUDING TREATIES AND INITIATIVES/REFERENDA) AND REGULATIONS BY LAWYERS.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Evan Heusinkveld President & | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $192,274 |
Jeffrey O Nations CFO | Officer | 12 | $85,685 |
Dan Cabela Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Cabela Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Cassidy Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jimmy Conner Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Missouri Conservation Heritage Fnd Grant | 12/30/22 | $254,627 |
Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot Legal Services | 12/30/22 | $245,299 |
Mark Damian Duda & Associates Inc Grant Sub | 12/30/22 | $125,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $93,052 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,240,474 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $464,019 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,333,526 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $83,706 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$10,389 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $778,479 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,185,322 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $446,378 |
| 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. | $516,287 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,373 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $676,623 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $54,669 |
| Other employee benefits | $103,242 |
| Payroll taxes | $85,022 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $40,905 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,152 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $538,390 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,958 |
| Office expenses | $283,841 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,088 |
| Travel | $102,454 |
| 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 | $19,834 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,726,107 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,056,494 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $210,884 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $899,639 |
| 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 | $32,781 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $307,230 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,405,375 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,924,903 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $833,822 |
| Grants payable | $231,957 |
| Deferred revenue | $38,814 |
| 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 | $1,104,593 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,407,009 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,413,301 |
| 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 | $6,924,903 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United States Sportsmens Alliance Foundation has awarded $277,762 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MISSOURI CONSERVATION HERITAGE FDN | | | $176,962 |
THE US SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE INC PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $100,800 |