Arizona Elk Society
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Peoria, AZ
- Founding
- 01/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 86-1035639
Organization Overview
Arizona Elk Society is located in Peoria, AZ. The organization was established in 2002. 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 12/2023, Arizona Elk Society employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arizona Elk Society 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 12/2023, Arizona Elk Society generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.8% per year over the past 6 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 2016, Arizona Elk Society has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $3,033,136. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BENEFIT ELK AND OTHER WILDLIFE BY GENERATING RESOURCES FOR HABITAT CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION AND TO PRESERVE OUR HUNTING HERITAGE FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WILDLIFE RESTORATION. AES VOLUNTEERS WORK WITH THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE AND AZ GAME AND FISH DEPT ON COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE WILDLIFE HABITAT. PROGRAMS ALSO INCORPORATE BOY SCOUT EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTS. AES VOLUNTEERS HAULED OVER 250,000 GALLONS OF WATER FOR WILDLIFE, RESTORED AND MAINTAINED OVER 30 WILDLIFE WATER CATCHMENTS. VOLUNTEERS WORK ON RIPARIAN RESTORATION, CREEK CHANNEL REBUILDING, FENCE REMOVAL, CLEARED JACK PINES FOR GRASSLAND RESTORATION, HAULED AND PLACED TONS OF ROCK TO BUILD RIPARIAN STREAM STRUCTURES TO RESTORE MEADOW AND WATERSHED, MAINTAINED RIPARIAN CATTLE ENCLOSURE FENCING, BUILT LOG FENCES TO PROTECT CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITAT, RESTORED MANY WATER CATCHMENTS AND TROUGHS, AND THINNED BRUSH AROUND WATER CATCHMENTS. AES HAD OVER 120 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING THOUSANDS OF HOURS WORKING ON WILDLIFE RESTORATION PROJECTS AND OVER 549,000 IN FUNDING TO AZ GAME AND FISH.
CONSERVATION EDUCATION. PROVIDES EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF WILDLIFE HABITAT, THE PUBLIC IMPACT ON IT, AND TO TEACH CONSERVATION ETHICS. THESE INCLUDE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAY CAMPS AND WILDLIFE CAMPS FOR YOUTH.
HEROES RISING OUTDOORS. AES VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MORE THAN 100 GUIDED HUNTS FOR AZ WOUNDED VETERANS, BOTH MEN AND WOMEN. HEALING THROUGH HUNTING IS THE MOTTO FOR THE PROGRAM AND THE VETERANS EXPRESSED THE CONNECTION TO NATURE AND OUTDOORS HELPS THEM HEAL INSIDE. WITH HELP FROM OUTFITTERS, GUIDES, VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS, AND VOLUNTEERS AES HAS TAKEN AZ DISABLED VETERANS ON HUNTS TO FULFILL THEIR DREAMS AND HELP THEM HEAL. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES. SERVICES PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 1,000 MEMBERS THROUGH THE TRACKER MAGAZINE AND OTHER MEMBER RESOURCES. AES REPRESENTS MEMBERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ON ISSUES RELATED TO HUNTING, WILDLIFE HABITAT, FOREST HEALTH, ACCESS ISSUES, THREATS TO ELK AND WILDLIFE, ELK MANAGEMENT AND MORE. AES PARTNERS WITH THE AZ GAME AND FISH, AZ CATTLE GROWERS, AZ COUNTIES, RANCHERS, AND STATE REPRESENTATIVES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND ENLIST OTHERS TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT ARIZONA WILDLIFE AND HERITAGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Executive Director/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $141,225 |
Vashti Tice Supplee President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Steve Schaefer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Christopher K Lutzel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Greg Godbehere Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Glen Jones Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $20,447 |
| Membership dues | $27,770 |
| Fundraising events | $1,275,444 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $288,386 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $152,214 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $248,208 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,764,261 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $22,418 |
| Investment income | $5,414 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,970 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$105,915 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $312,627 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $35,808 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,044,826 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $938,127 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,250 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $141,225 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,473 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $328,353 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,075 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,588 |
| Fees for services: Management | $4,500 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,575 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,555 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,133 |
| Office expenses | $110,178 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,527 |
| Travel | $956 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $215 |
| Interest | $11,808 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,739 |
| Insurance | $41,401 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,178,206 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $322,458 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $146,358 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $284,604 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $45,227 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $806,169 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,604,816 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $94,385 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $55,440 |
| 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 | $229,911 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $21,812 |
| Total liabilities | $401,548 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,047,963 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $155,305 |
| 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 | $1,604,816 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arizona Elk Society has awarded $923,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AZ GAME & FISH DEPT PURPOSE: Wildlife habitat | $797,000 |
HUALAPAI GAME & FISH PURPOSE: Wildlife habitat | $126,000 |