The Foundation For North America Wild Sheep
- Assets
- $6.4m
- Revenue
- $8.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Bozeman, MT
- Founding
- 11/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 42-1109229
Organization Overview
The Foundation For North America Wild Sheep is located in Bozeman, MT. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Foundation For North America Wild Sheep employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For North America Wild Sheep 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 06/2022, Foundation For North America Wild Sheep generated $8.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.1% 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, Foundation For North America Wild Sheep has awarded 278 individual grants totaling $31,853,024. 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
WSF ENHANCES WILD SHEEP POPULATIONS, PROMOTES SCIENTIFIC WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND YOUTH ON SUSTAINABLE USE AND THE CONSERVATION BENEFITS OF HUNTING WHILE PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF THE HUNTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WSF ENHANCES WILD SHEEP POPULATIONS, PROMOTES SCIENTIFIC WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND YOUTH ON SUSTAINABLE USE AND THE CONSERVATION BENEFITS OF HUNTING WHILE PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF THE HUNTER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gray Thornton President/ce | Officer | 60 | $332,651 |
Clay Brewer Conservation | Officer | 40 | $168,317 |
Charlie Kelly Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kyle Stelter Vice Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Larry Jacobs Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Glen Landrus Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $703,150 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $342,144 |
| Government grants | $213,672 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,448,521 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,707,487 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | -$720,020 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,151,664 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,357,473 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,356,168 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,481,431 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,195,983 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $45,195 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,804 |
| Payroll taxes | $71,934 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,053 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $79,575 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $331,426 |
| Office expenses | $406,932 |
| Information technology | $83,409 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $164,237 |
| Travel | $213,919 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38,359 |
| Interest | $9,120 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,646 |
| Insurance | $19,440 |
| All other expenses | $2,436 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,068,255 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $665,654 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $891,541 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $315,274 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $116,622 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $277,857 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $61,388 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,098,739 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,249 |
| Total assets | $6,437,324 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $431,612 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $265,498 |
| 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 | $276,425 |
| Total liabilities | $973,535 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,287,890 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,175,899 |
| 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 | $6,437,324 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Foundation For North America Wild Sheep has awarded $4,331,168 in support to 30 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
STATE FISH & GAME PROGRAM FUNDING PURPOSE: SHEEP ENHANCEMENT | $3,181,493 |
CONSERVATION VISIONS PURPOSE: SHEEP ENHANCEMENT | $205,618 |
SHEEP PROGRAM PURPOSE: SHEEP EDUCATION | $129,927 |
WATERSHED RESULTS LLC PURPOSE: SHEEP ENHANCEMENT | $124,821 |
CONKLIN FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SHEEP ENHANCEMENT | $79,350 |
FOUR DAUGHTERS RANCH PURPOSE: SHEEP ENHANCEMENT | $65,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that The Foundation For North America Wild Sheep has recieved totaling $324,261.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $112,000 |
Midway Usa Foundation Inc Columbia, MO PURPOSE: TO FUND YOUTH SHOOTING SPORTS | $76,171 |
Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund Springfield, MO PURPOSE: CONSERVE HABITAT & WILDLIFE | $76,000 |
Foundation For North American Wild Sheep Montana Chapter Missoula, MT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MT CONSERVATION BIOLOGIST, KURT ALT, COMPENSATION; SUPPORT FOR THE ANNUAL WSF CHAPTER AND AFFILIATE MEETING; BIGHORN WATER PROJECT AND NEBRASKA SHEEP PROJECT | $33,000 |
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $15,000 |
Dsc Foundation Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF A SIMILAR ORGANIZATION IN CONSERVATION. | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return Missoula, MT | $0 | $18,696,083 |
Delta Waterfowl Foundation Bismarck, ND | $20,696,227 | $21,275,962 |
The Foundation For North America Wild Sheep Bozeman, MT | $6,437,324 | $8,357,473 |
Boone & Crockett Club Missoula, MT | $8,659,726 | $3,745,072 |
Idaho Fish And Wildlife Foundation Inc Boise, ID | $56,004,903 | $1,904,399 |
Teton Raptor Center Wilson, WY | $12,423,355 | $3,545,856 |
Foundation For Wildlife Management Inc Ponderay, ID | $84,970 | $926,971 |
The Wyldlife Fund Buffalo, WY | $422,576 | $755,522 |
Living With Wolves Ltd Sun Valley, ID | $1,842,572 | $772,591 |
Tanka Fund Kyle, SD | $698,977 | $998,594 |
Raptor View Research Institute Missoula, MT | $432,535 | $523,143 |
The@international Wildlife Coexistence Network Inc Garden City, ID | $202,129 | $524,023 |