Outdoor Stewards Of Conservation Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $137.9k
- Revenue
- $700.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Middlebury, CT
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 86-3710407
Organization Overview
Outdoor Stewards Of Conservation Foundation Inc is located in Middlebury, CT. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Outdoor Stewards Of Conservation 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 12/2023, Outdoor Stewards Of Conservation Foundation Inc generated $700.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $671.0k during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RECRUIT THE NEXT GENERATION OF HUNTERS, ANGLERS, TRAPPERS, AND SHOOTERS (HATS)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH PROJECT: NATIVE AMERICANS PARTICIPATION IN, AND PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND TARGET SHOOTING. LITTLE WAS KNOWN ABOUT AMERICA'S FIRST OUTDOORSMEN SO OSCF SUBMITTED A GRANT PROPOSAL AND RECEIVED FUNDING TO LEARN ABOUT NATIVE AMERICAS' CURRENT PARTICIPATION IN HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND TARGET SHOOTING. A NATIONWIDE SURVEY WAS ADMINISTERED AND 2,000 RESPONSES WERE ANALYZED AND USED TO DEVELOP A WEBINAR AND FINAL REPORT SHOWING INSIGHTS GAINED AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS.
FILL A BAG WHILE FILING YOUR TAG: THIS PROGRAM WORKS WITH OUTDOOR INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS AND STATE WILDLIFE AGENCIES TO DISTRIBUTE REUSABLE, BIODEGRADABLE BAGS TO HATS (HUNTERS, ANGLERS, TRAPPERS, SHOOTERS) ALL ACROSS AMERICA. BAGS ARE PREPRINTED WITH PARTNERS MESSAGE, LOGO, SOCIAL TAGS, AND A QR CODE THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION ON USAGE. HATS TAKE THE BAGS WITH THEM WHEN THE HEAD OUTDOORS TO THE WOODS, WATERS OR RANGE AND USE THE BAGS TO TAKE OUT ANY TRASH THEY MAY COME ACROSS. HATS POST PHOTOS OR BRIEF VIDEOS OF THEM WITH THEIR BAGS AND TRASH TO THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA TO GET CREDIT FOR BEING STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION. SOCIAL POSTS INCLUDE THE HASHTAG; #TROPHYTRASH, SO THAT OSCF CAN MONITOR AND REPOST THEM.
COME WITH!: RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE BEST WAY TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING OR TARGET SHOOTING IS TO HAVE AN EXPERIENCED PERSON INVITE SOMEONE NEW TO THESE ACTIVITIES. OSCF'S "COME WITH!" COMMUNICATION RECRUITMENT PROGRAM WORKS WITH INDUSTRY AND STATE AGENCY PARTNERS REMINDING CURRENT PARTICIPANTS TO INVITE SOMEONE TO COME WITH! THEM THE NEXT TIME THEY HEAD TO THE WOODS, WATERS OR RANGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Churchbourne Chair Person | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenifer Wisniewski Vice-Chair Person | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Bloom Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Shay Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Morris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chuck Wahr Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $618,232 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $82,211 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $700,443 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $700,443 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,341 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,912 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,462 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $7,082 |
| 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 | $1,523 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,246 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $425,077 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,366 |
| Office expenses | $5,997 |
| Information technology | $32,871 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $35,534 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,564 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $21,495 |
| Total functional expenses | $671,008 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,570 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $79,607 |
| 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 | $2,734 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $137,911 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,263 |
| 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 | $6,016 |
| Total liabilities | $66,279 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $71,632 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $137,911 |