Houston Safari Club Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1981. 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 06/2023, Houston Safari Club Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Safari Club 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 06/2022, Houston Safari Club Foundation generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 33.3% 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.
Since 2015, Houston Safari Club Foundation has awarded 39 individual grants totaling $569,492. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PRESERVING THE SPORT OF HUNTING THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND THE PROMOTION OF OUR HUNTING HERITAGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THE STUDY OF WILDLIFE, RANGE MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER CONSERVATION-RELATED MAJORS; INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPORT OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND CAREER PROGRAMS.
PROVIDING MEMBERS RESOURCES RELATED TO CONSERVATION, HABITAT MANAGEMENT, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, WILDLIFE POLICY, EDUCATION, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR WILDLIFE PRESERVATION AND HABITAT PROTECTION INITIATIVES, ANTI-POACHING EFFORTS, YOUTH EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS THROUGH A FORMALIZED GRANTS PROGRAM.
PUBLICATIONS AND DIGITAL MEDIA: HUNTER'S HORN, BUSH TELEGRAPH, & HUNTING MATTERS RADIO PROGRAM/PODCAST
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joe Betar Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $184,639 |
Jeff Birmingham Immediate Pa | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
JD Burrows Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Prentiss Burt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Comiskey Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Garrett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,212,797 |
Investment income | $75,032 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $271,995 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$139,949 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $93,804 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $105 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,711,216 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $78,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $204,971 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $144,638 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,558 |
Other employee benefits | $29,434 |
Payroll taxes | $23,654 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,245 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,535 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $34,123 |
Office expenses | $10,109 |
Information technology | $8,521 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $68,214 |
Travel | $6,433 |
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 | $515 |
Insurance | $18,905 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,058,484 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $620,825 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $7,634 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $54,957 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,098,622 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,782,448 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,427 |
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 | $217,711 |
Total liabilities | $236,138 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,568,202 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $978,108 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,546,310 |
Over the last fiscal year, Houston Safari Club Foundation has awarded $102,884 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ALL OTHER GRANTS UNDER 5000 EACH | | | $26,884 |
OUTDOORS TOMORROW FOUNDATION PURPOSE: OUTDOOR EDUCATION | $15,000 |
TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOC FOUNDATION PURPOSE: YOUTH HUNTING PROGRA | $10,000 |
WATER FOR WILDLIFE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: WATER CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: WILDLIFE CONSERVATIO | $7,500 |
SPORTSMAN'S ALLIANCE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROTECT AND ADVANCE | $15,000 |