Whitetails Unlimited Inc
- Assets
- $18.2m
- Revenue
- $12.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Sturgeon Bay, WI
- Founding
- 06/1986
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 39-1415070
Organization Overview
Whitetails Unlimited Inc is located in Sturgeon Bay, WI. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Whitetails Unlimited Inc employed 45 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Whitetails Unlimited Inc 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 06/2023, Whitetails Unlimited Inc generated $12.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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.
Since 2015, Whitetails Unlimited Inc has awarded 490 individual grants totaling $5,384,951. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE HUNTING TRADITION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, PROMOTE ACQUISITION, ENHANCEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND DEVELOP AND PROMOTE EDUCATION PROGRAMS RELATED TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
DEER PROGRAM EDUCATION IS A TOP PRIORITY FOR WHITETAILS UNLIMITED, AND OUR DEER (DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES) PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES THAT FACILITATE THE INTRODUCTION OF YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS. THIS INCLUDES EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL ELEMENTS THAT EXPOSE PARTICIPANTS TO CONSERVATION, FISHING, HUNTING, SHOOTING, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. AS AN ADVOCATE OF HUNTER SAFETY, WHITETAILS UNLIMITED IS IN THE FOREFRONT OF PROVIDING SUPPORT TO HUNTER EDUCATION AND SHOOTING INSTRUCTORS.
PRESERVING THE HUNTING TRADITION PROGRAM WHITETAILS UNLIMITED SUPPORTS HUNTER RIGHTS AND THE SECOND AMENDMENT. HUNTING IS A WHOLESOME FAMILY ACTIVITY THAT PROVIDES OUTDOOR RECREATION AND HEALTHY FOOD FOR MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. MAJOR INITIATIVES OF WHITETAILS UNLIMITED FOCUS ON INCREASING HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES TO YOUTH, WOMEN, VETERANS, AND THOSE WITH A PHYSICAL DISABILITY.
STAYING ON TARGET PROGRAMAS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE SHOOTING SPORTS, WHITETAILS UNLIMITED IS HELPING BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF SHOOTING SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS BY SUPPORTING PUBLIC ARCHERY AND FIREARM RANGES. MAJOR EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON WHITETAILS UNLIMITED SHOOTING SPORTS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING KIDS ON TARGET, AND OUR SHOOTING TEAM INITIATIVE. THESE INITIATIVES PROVIDE YOUTH WITH AN INTRODUCTION TO ARCHERY AND FIREARM FUNDAMENTALS TO HELP NURTURE A LIFELONG INTEREST IN THE SHOOTING SPORTS, AND ULTIMATELY, HUNTING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Gerl Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $59,815 |
William Gerl Jr Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $43,739 |
Jeffrey Schinkten President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $60,898 |
Kaitlin Slaby VP Finance & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $112,659 |
David Hawkey Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $209,573 |
Michael Decheck VP - Field Operations | Officer | 45 | $115,049 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
David Penrod Field Director | 6/29/23 | $128,796 |
2b Outdoors Inc Field Director | 6/29/23 | $117,521 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $949,465 |
| Fundraising events | $3,443,761 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $465,209 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $139,765 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,858,435 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $630,069 |
| Investment income | $5,255 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $43,410 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,264,835 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $49,338 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,852,789 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,876,099 |
| 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. | $692,766 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $158,983 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,471,071 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $197,795 |
| Other employee benefits | $15,470 |
| Payroll taxes | $237,705 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $100 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,152 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,541 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,512 |
| Office expenses | $1,633,923 |
| Information technology | $135,059 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $112,901 |
| Travel | $354,176 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,613 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $105,282 |
| Insurance | $124,800 |
| All other expenses | $29,635 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,482,822 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $91,019 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,401,703 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,250 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $25,261 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $142,164 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,330,971 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $159,229 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,036,889 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,776,240 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $191,807 |
| Total assets | $18,160,533 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,672,898 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $856,632 |
| 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 | $189,942 |
| Total liabilities | $2,719,472 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,441,061 |
| 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 | $18,160,533 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Whitetails Unlimited Inc has awarded $1,746,488 in support to 145 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACTIVE LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS & SERVICES INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $6,547 |
ADAMS COUNTY 4-H MUZZLELOADING PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $8,199 |
ADAMS COUNTY OHIO VALLEY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $9,000 |
ASHTABULA COUNTY WILDLIFE CONSERVATION LEAGUE PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $17,000 |
AMVETS RIDERS CHAPTER 93 PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $18,596 |
AUGLAIZE COUNTY 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $8,500 |