Operation Game Thief Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Game Thief 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 12/2021, Operation Game Thief Inc generated $181.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $172.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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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OGT SERVES AS TEXAS' WILDLIFE CRIME-STOPPERS PROGRAM AND WORKS TO CURTAIL POACHING BY PROTECTING THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES IN TEXAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OGT FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING:* CASH REWARDS OF UP TO $1,000 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF NATURAL RESOURCE CRIMES. 16 CASH REWARDS PAID OUT DURING 2021 TOTALED $5,400.* TECHNOLOGY GRANTS TO TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED AND TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED EQUIPMENT FOR TEXAS GAME WARDENS.* FINANCIAL AID TO THE FAMILIES OF TEXAS GAME WARDENS AND PARK PEACE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.* OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO ALL TEXANS IN ORDER TO PROTECT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Danny Shaw Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $71,801 |
Allen Hurst Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joe Mcbride Chmn Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jeff Conner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jimmy Hasslocher Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jeff Birmingham Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,100 |
Fundraising events | $155,233 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,012 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $171,345 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $8,940 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $181,038 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,523 |
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. | $71,801 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,950 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,069 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,020 |
Information technology | $540 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,602 |
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 | $16,567 |
Insurance | $19,436 |
All other expenses | $3,322 |
Total functional expenses | $172,354 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $147,301 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,251 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $55,584 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $350,971 |
Total assets | $558,107 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,709 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $1,709 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $556,398 |
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 | $558,107 |
Over the last fiscal year, Operation Game Thief Inc has awarded $71,518 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE PURPOSE: Law enforcement assistance and edu | $46,288 |
Dallas, TX PURPOSE: Gear for law enforcement | $25,230 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Operation Game Thief Inc has recieved totaling $13,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Missoula, MT PURPOSE: HUNTING HERITAGE | $6,000 |
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Missoula, MT PURPOSE: HUNTING HERITAGE | $6,000 |
Quail Federation Inc San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Rewild Austin, TX | $75,195,563 | $63,945,414 |
Bat Conservation International Inc Austin, TX | $15,835,183 | $10,007,263 |
Stewards Of Wildlife Conservation Inc San Antonio, TX | $0 | $892,265 |
Dallas Safari Club Dallas, TX | $11,371,773 | $6,785,278 |
Global Wildlife Foundation Folsom, LA | $3,629,388 | $2,581,989 |
Caesar Kleberg Foundation For Wildlife Conservation Kingsville, TX | $59,889,098 | $9,905,184 |
Forever Foundation For Texas Wildlife Inc Dba Texas Wildlife New Braunfels, TX | $9,227,773 | $3,958,644 |
The Deer Breeders Inc Millsap, TX | $586,089 | $1,492,482 |
Pinola Conservancy Shreveport, LA | $776,418 | $1,476,535 |
Quail Federation Inc Dallas, TX | $2,251,785 | $545,081 |
George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center Inc Bartlesville, OK | $6,575,764 | $1,357,653 |
New Mexico Wildlife Federation Albuquerque, NM | $444,068 | $1,226,244 |