Mule Deer Foundation
- Assets
- $7.5m
- Revenue
- $20.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Clearfield, UT
- Founding
- 10/1993
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 68-0163253
Organization Overview
Mule Deer Foundation is located in Clearfield, UT. The organization was established in 1993. 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 09/2022, Mule Deer Foundation employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mule Deer Foundation 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 09/2023, Mule Deer Foundation generated $20.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.6m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, HABITAT REVITALIZATION AND ENHANCEMENTPROJECTS, SPONSOR HUNTER EDUCATION CLINICS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS,PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOUNDATION MAGAZINE TO MEMBERSHIP ANDGENERAL PUBLIC. DEVELOP HABITAT STEWARDSHIP AND YOUTH PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION REPRESENT THE BENEFITS PROVIDED TO ALL MULE DEER FOUNDATION MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIPS WITH DIFFERENT BENEFITS AT EACH LEVEL. MEMBERS RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND ARE INVITED TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROJECTS BY ATTENDING CHAPTER AND NATIONAL EVENTS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE WESTERN HUNTING AND CONSERVATION EXPO IS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION THAT INCLUDES VENDORS AND OUTFITTERS DISPLAYING AND SELLING THEIR PRODUCTS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS THERE ARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND MEETINGS HELD REGARDING CONSERVATION. THESE MEETINGS ARE HELD WITH MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND STATE AND FEDERAL PARTNERS.
MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION REPRESENT THE BENEFITS PROVIDED TO ALL MULE DEER FOUNDATION MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIPS WITH DIFFERENT BENEFITS AT EACH LEVEL. MEMBERS RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND ARE INVITED TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROJECTS BY ATTENDING CHAPTER AND NATIONAL EVENTS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE WESTERN HUNTING AND CONSERVATION EXPO IS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION THAT INCLUDES VENDORS AND OUTFITTERS DISPLAYING AND SELLING THEIR PRODUCTS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS THERE ARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND MEETINGS HELD REGARDING CONSERVATION. THESE MEETINGS ARE HELD WITH MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND STATE AND FEDERAL PARTNERS.
THE MULE DEER FOUNDATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH ITS MEMBERS AND PARTNERS TO FACILITATE THE REHABILITATION OF MULE DEER, BLACK-TAILED DEER, AND THEIR HABITAT. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THEIR MISSION THROUGH WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION, REVITALIZATION, AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS. PROJECTS THAT THE ORGANIZATION ARE INVOLVED IN INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, WATER INSTALLATION (I.E. GUZZLERS), JUNIPER REMOVAL, RESEEDING, AND REHABILITATION OF FORAGE FOR DEER SPECIES.
THE MULE DEER FOUNDATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH ITS MEMBERS AND PARTNERS TO FACILITATE THE REHABILITATION OF MULE DEER, BLACK-TAILED DEER, AND THEIR HABITAT. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THEIR MISSION THROUGH WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION, REVITALIZATION, AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS. PROJECTS THAT THE ORGANIZATION ARE INVOLVED IN INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, WATER INSTALLATION (I.E. GUZZLERS), JUNIPER REMOVAL, RESEEDING, AND REHABILITATION OF FORAGE FOR DEER SPECIES.
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ORGANIZATION PUBLICATION OF MULE DEERFOUNDATION MAGAZINE TO MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PUBLIC. THIS MAGAZINECONTAINS NUMEROUS ARTICLES ON WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION AND WAYS TOREVITALIZE AND ENHANCE NATURAL HABITAT. THIS MAGAZINE IS GIVEN AWAY.
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ORGANIZATION PUBLICATION OF MULE DEERFOUNDATION MAGAZINE TO MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PUBLIC. THIS MAGAZINECONTAINS NUMEROUS ARTICLES ON WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION AND WAYS TOREVITALIZE AND ENHANCE NATURAL HABITAT. THIS MAGAZINE IS GIVEN AWAY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joel Pedersen CEO | Officer | 40 | $47,500 |
Steve Belinda Director | Officer | 40 | $30,900 |
Jeremy Snitker CFO | Officer | 40 | $28,325 |
Kelli Poole Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Ness Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jordan Davis Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cutting Edge Forestry Habitat Projects | 9/29/22 | $192,975 |
Deer Valley Sand & Gravel Habitat Projects | 9/29/22 | $111,390 |
Thompson Land Management Habitat Projects | 9/29/22 | $78,666 |
Imperial Forestry Habitat Projects | 9/29/22 | $50,886 |
Chad Rex Contracting Habitat Projects | 9/29/22 | $88,350 |
Gts Forestry Habitat Projects | 9/29/23 | $735,992 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $637,248 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,669,504 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,306,752 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,967,276 |
| Investment income | $147,345 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $169,487 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $1,637,721 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$63,133 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $20,165,448 |
| 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. | $477,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,404 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,440,359 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $64,223 |
| Other employee benefits | $235,941 |
| Payroll taxes | $268,769 |
| Fees for services: Management | $81,209 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $48,256 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,137 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $165,358 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $167,927 |
| Advertising and promotion | $115,146 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $94,498 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,597,361 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,847 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $193,378 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,585,518 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,251,095 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,916,834 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,036,286 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $20,923 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $61,624 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $254,425 |
| Total assets | $7,541,187 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $943,347 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,344,517 |
| 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 | $307,373 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,595,237 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,650,254 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,295,696 |
| 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 | $7,541,187 |