Sandhills Task Force is located in Broken Bow, NE. The organization was established in 2000. 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. Sandhills Task Force 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, Sandhills Task Force generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT & ENHANCEMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
439 PROJECTS/CLIENTS AIDED. LIVESTOCK WATERING SYSTEMS, FENCING, INVASIVE FISH REMOVAL, INVASIVE TREE REMOVAL, SCHOLARSHIPS AND WETLANDS RESTORATION PROJECTS. RANCHER EDUCATION AND RELATIONSHIPS DEVELOPED TO CONTINUE THE MISSION OF SANDHILLS TASK FORCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Melody Benjamin Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Eric Hansen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
John Ravenscroft President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Greg Gehl Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ben Bailey Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Homer Buell Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $605,336 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $486,026 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,091,362 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,824 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $16,886 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,120,072 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $745,130 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,275 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,927 |
Fees for services: Other | $216,489 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,202 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $516 |
Insurance | $1,571 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,003,809 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $116,442 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,778 |
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 | $776 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $416,804 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,287,220 |
Total assets | $2,838,020 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,609,298 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $228,722 |
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 | $2,838,020 |
Over the last fiscal year, Sandhills Task Force has awarded $28,920 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
DUNNING VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: Controlled Burn | $6,000 |
LOUP COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: Controlled Burn | $6,000 |
AINSWORTH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: Controlled Burn | $6,000 |
ANSELMO RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: Controlled Burn | $5,550 |
SARGENT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: Controlled Burn | $5,370 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sandhills Task Force has recieved totaling $306,606.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Fish And Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $170,433 |
World Wildlife Fund Inc Washington, DC | | $136,173 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve Springfield, MO | $317,067,716 | $31,140,426 |
Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consortium Westminster, CO | $6,667,298 | $6,538,274 |
Teton Raptor Center Wilson, WY | $12,423,355 | $3,545,856 |
Sandhills Task Force Broken Bow, NE | $2,838,020 | $1,120,072 |
Gorilla Rehabilitation And Conservation Education Grace Cente Niwot, CO | $1,178,295 | $1,192,799 |
Global Resources For Environmental Education And Nature Saddlebrooke, MO | $2,253,080 | $1,001,912 |
Monarch Research Project Marion, IA | $1,124,903 | $1,390,927 |
Africa Network For Animal Welfare- Usa Denver, CO | $19,759 | $766,312 |
Herbert T Weston Jr & Marian S Weston Foundation Lincoln, NE | $9,789,418 | $974,409 |
The Wyldlife Fund Buffalo, WY | $422,576 | $755,522 |
Missouri Forget-Me-Not Horse Rescue And Sanctuary Linn Creek, MO | $2,755,185 | $1,201,058 |
Tanka Fund Kyle, SD | $698,977 | $998,594 |