Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation Inc is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation Inc employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation 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, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation Inc generated $2.4m 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 (12.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m 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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THE TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOUNDATION, INC. (TWRF) WAS ESTABLISHED TO BENEFIT WILDLIFE RESOURCES IN TENNESSEE. THE TWRF'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HABITAT CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION, RESPONSIBLE LAND STEWARDSHIP AND TENNESSEE'S RICH HUNTING AND FISHING HERITAGE. THE CORNERSTONE OF THE TWRF MISSION IS ITS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT THE TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY. THIS PARTNERSHIP AND COOPERATIVE EFFORT YIELDS BENEFITS FOR TENNESSEE'S SPORTSMAN AND WOMEN THROUGH SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC LAND ACQUISITION, FUNDING FOR WILDLIFE RESEARCH AND VARIOUS YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCE FOUNDATION (TWRF) (THE "FOUNDATION") CONTINUED TO IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, AND IMPLEMENT STREAM RESTORATION PROJECTS BENEFITING ALL TENNESSEANS. TWRF ALSO HELD A NUMBER OF SPECIAL EVENTS THAT INTRODUCED AND/OR ENGAGED HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN HUNTING, FISHING, AND OTHER WILDLIFE/CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE TENNESSEE OUTDOOR YOUTH SUMMIT AS WELL AS THE SCHOLASTIC ACTION SHOOTING PROGRAM, BOTH OF WHICH ENGAGE AND EDUCATE YOUTH ACROSS TENNESSEE.
THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE TSMP, A TENNESSEE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, CREATED TO ADMINISTER AN IN-LIEU FEE (ILF) PROGRAM UNDER SECTIONS 401 AND 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT. UNDER THE TERMS OF A 2013 IN- LIEU-FEE INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, THE TSMP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MITIGATION PROJECTS WHICH HAVE BEEN REQUIRED UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT. THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE), IN CONSULTATION WITH THE INTERAGENCY REVIEW TEAM (IRT), MUST APPROVE ALL COMPENSATORY MITIGATION PROJECTS AND THE TSMP MUST SUBMIT ANNUAL MONITORING REPORTS FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION. IMPACTS AUTHORIZED THROUGH PERMIT SECTIONS 401 AND 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT OFTEN REQUIRE COMPENSATORY MITIGATION. PERMITTEES MAY MITIGATE FOR IMPACTS THEMSELVES, PURCHASE CREDITS FROM A MITIGATION BANK OR PAY A THIRD-PARTY ILF PROGRAM PROVIDER TO CONDUCT THE MITIGATION ON THEIR BEHALF. THE TSMP IS ONE SUCH THIRD-PARTY ILF PROGRAM PROVIDER.
THE FOUNDATION OWNS AND OPERATES THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHOOTING COMPLEX (MCSC), A SHOOTING SPORTS FACILITY, AS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY. THE MCSC IS A TENNESSEE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joey Woodard Program Dire | Trustee | 40 | $112,163 |
Eric Chance COO | Trustee | 40 | $105,830 |
Mark Coleman President/ch | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Mcmillin Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Burden Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donnie Covey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Kci Associates Of Nc Consulting Serv | 12/30/18 | $312,218 |
Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting Consulting | 12/30/18 | $130,808 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $672,218 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $539,723 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,211,941 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $459,900 |
Investment income | $304,562 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$23,967 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $80,287 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $358,684 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,391,407 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $241,902 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $138,402 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $678,416 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $98,073 |
Payroll taxes | $113,161 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $54,451 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,317,949 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,321 |
Office expenses | $14,338 |
Information technology | $45,277 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $76,992 |
Travel | $29,462 |
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 | $40,814 |
Insurance | $56,400 |
All other expenses | $14,154 |
Total functional expenses | $4,611,056 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,459,046 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $85,187 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $31,605 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,826,669 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $32,454,900 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $51,857,407 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,088,003 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $54,664,523 |
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 | $56,752,526 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$4,900,111 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,992 |
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 | $51,857,407 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Bernard Family Foundation Nashville, TN PURPOSE: TO FULFILL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation Saint Louis, MO | $186,470,677 | $57,800,595 |
Mississippi Aquarium Foundation Gulfport, MS | $5,035,240 | $120,872 |
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Atlanta, GA | $34,853,425 | $8,191,894 |
The North Carolina Aquarium Society Raleigh, NC | $35,588,401 | $10,422,765 |
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation Inc Nashville, TN | $51,857,407 | $2,391,407 |
Friends Of The Zoo Inc Chattanooga, TN | $4,728,476 | $6,364,362 |
Paws Humane Inc Columbus, GA | $9,312,790 | $2,921,124 |
Birdsong Charitable Foundation Inc Suffolk, VA | $8,235,918 | $1,734,283 |
Georgia Aquarium Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $71,825,615 | $6,050,542 |
Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation Little Rock, AR | $5,333,651 | $2,036,180 |
Abbotsford Wildlife Foundation Inc Dalton, GA | $0 | $487,462 |
Thoroughbred Charities Of America Inc Lexington, KY | $1,465,431 | $1,222,908 |