Americas Wildlife Association For Resource Education Aware
- Assets
- $473.4k
- Revenue
- $563.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-1105734
Organization Overview
Americas Wildlife Association For Resource Education Aware, operating under the name Aware, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (D99) the organization is classified as: Animal-Related N.E.C., 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. Aware 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, Aware generated $563.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $635.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENSURING THAT NORTH AMERICAN FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT HAS A CLEAR AND COLLECTIVE VOICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROJECT WILD:PROVIDE WILDLIFE BASED CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION THAT FOSTERS RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS TOWARD WILDLIFE AND RELATED NATURAL RESOURCES.
LEGAL STRATEGY:ENGAGE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGAL ADVISORS TO ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF LEGAL ISSUES FOR THE BENEFIT OF STATE WILDLIFE MANAGERS AS THEY FULFILL OFFICIAL DUTIES IN THE FIELD AND COMPLY WITH LEGAL AND REGULATORY CHANGES. INCREASE MEMBER AND PARTNER UNDERSTANDING OF MANAGEMENT AND JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES. STRENGTHEN UNDERSTANDING OF STATE MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE LEGAL PROFESSION.
BEARWISE:BEARWISE IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM RUN BY THE ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES THRU AWARE WITH THE PURPOSE OF HELPING PEOPLE TO LIVE SAFELY WITH BLACK BEARS. BEARWISE HELPS HOMEOWNERS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES COEXIST WITH BLACK BEARS. BEARWISE SHARES WAYS TO PREVENT CONFLICTS, PROVIDES RESOURCES TO RESOLVE PROBLEMS, AND ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY INITIATIVES TO KEEP BEARS WILD
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Curt Melcher President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Colleen Callahan Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
JD Strong Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Eichinger Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Camuso Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tony Wasley Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $115,740 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $115,740 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $220,360 |
| 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 | $193,990 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $563,728 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $151,564 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,627 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,551 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,271 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,342 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $281,488 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $39,950 |
| Information technology | $1,718 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,034 |
| Travel | $35,129 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,208 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $4,049 |
| Total functional expenses | $635,931 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $237,891 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $125,809 |
| 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 | $99,302 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,418 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $473,420 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,904 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $113,437 |
| 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 | $132,095 |
| Total liabilities | $250,436 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $185,859 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $37,125 |
| 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 | $473,420 |