National Whitetail Deer Education
- Assets
- $11.5m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 42
- Location
- Cambridge, OH
- Founding
- 07/1997
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 34-1821699
Organization Overview
National Whitetail Deer Education is located in Cambridge, OH. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, National Whitetail Deer Education employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Whitetail Deer Education 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 09/2021, National Whitetail Deer Education generated $3.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL WHITETAIL DEER EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS TO RECONNECT YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION BY HELPING TO FOSTER AND DEVELOP A LIFE-LONG APPRECIATION FOR THE OUTDOORS AND NATURE. OUR COMMITMENT TO THIS MISSION IS BEST DEMONSTRATED THROUGH OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DEERASSIC PARK EDUCATION CENTER. DEERASSIC PARK IS HOME TO NATURE TRAILS, PONDS, SHOOTING AND ARCHERY RANGES AND MANY OTHER EDUCATIONAL AREAS AS WELL AS DEER PENS WHICH HOUSE A LIVE DEER HERD NUMBERING APPROXIMATELY 24 HEAD. THESE AREAS PROVIDE THE PERFECT FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING RESPECT AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE AT THE MANY FIELD TRIPS, CAMPS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OTHER OUTDOOR EDUCATION EVENTS HELD EACH YEAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN AN AVERAGE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION WILL HOST OVER 80 SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, CAMPS AND OTHER EVENTS, WITH OVER 5,800 YOUTH AND 1,300 ADULTS ATTENDING. THE FOCUS OF THESE EVENTS IS TO TEACH STUDENTS TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY THE OUTDOORS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS ARCHERY, FISHING, RIFLERY, TOURING OUR ONSITE NATURE CENTER, CANOEING, KAYAKING, AND MANY OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING DISSECTING OWL PELLETS AS WELL AS VIEWING, FEEDING, AND LEARNING ABOUT OUR LIVE DEER HERD.
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES EDUCATIONAL AREAS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON A SEASONAL BASIS FREE OF CHARGE. THESE AREAS INCLUDE AN EDUCATIONAL WELCOME CENTER WITH HANDS ON DISPLAYS RELATED TO OHIO NATIVE WILDLIFE AND PLANTS AS WELL AS A DISPLAY OF OVER 70 OF THE LARGEST WHITETAIL DEER EVER HARVESTED IN THE STATE OF OHIO KNOWN AS THE OHIO WHITETAIL HALL OF FAME AT DEERASSIC PARK. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS SEVERAL OTHER FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS DESIGNED FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS ALIKE. THESE EVENTS ARE GENERALLY FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND ALLOW FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GET OUT AND ENJOY THE OUTDOORS AT OUR 160 PLUS ACRE DEERASSIC PARK EDUCATION CENTER. THESE EVENTS WILL NORMALLY SEE ATTENDANCE OF OVER 7,500 INDIVIDUALS TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES FROM FISHING DERBIES AND AN OVERNIGHT ARCHERY CAMP TO OUR MONTHLY WILD WEDNESDAY EDUCATIONAL SERIES FEATURING TOPICS SUCH AS GINSENG HUNTING AND BUILDING BLUE BIRD BOXES.
EACH YEAR, THE NATIONAL WHITETAIL DEER EDUCATION FOUNDATION HOSTS THE DEERASSIC CLASSIC OUTDOOR EXPO. THIS EVENT IS ONE OF THE LARGEST OUTDOOR EVENTS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND NATURE CONSERVATION ENTHUSIASTS IN THE COUNTRY. WITH OVER 15,000 ATTENDEES AND OVER 100 EXHIBITORS, THE TWO-DAY EVENT SERVES AS AN ANNUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR HUNTERS, FISHERMEN AND NATURE CONSERVATIONIST TO RECHARGE THEIR PASSION AND LEARN ABOUT NEW PRODUCTS, TECHNIQUES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bryan Stoney President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Rick Lambert Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamie Davis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Dunning Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Ralph Ray Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Pavlov Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $203,121 |
| Investment income | $4,479 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$23,814 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $42,405 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $490,458 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$16,014 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,398,617 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $180,872 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $249,907 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,886 |
| Other employee benefits | $59,413 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,114 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,046 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,581 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $240 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,539 |
| Office expenses | $40,485 |
| Information technology | $9,773 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $50,181 |
| Travel | $3,502 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $126,754 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $274,543 |
| Insurance | $37,524 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,505,498 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $416,082 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,344,397 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,910 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $14,894 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $110,879 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $41,245 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $684,399 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,764 |
| Total assets | $11,521,774 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,528 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $488,868 |
| 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 | $4,098,834 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,635,230 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,886,544 |