Fraternity Of The Desert Bighorn is located in Las Vegas, NV. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (B83) the organization is classified as: Student Sororities & Fraternities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fraternity Of The Desert Bighorn 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 12/2019, Fraternity Of The Desert Bighorn generated $884.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $350.6k during the year ending 12/2019. While expenses have increased by 18.9% per year over the past 5 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FRATERNITY OF THE DESERT BIGHORN IS DEDICATED TO THE UTILIZATION, CONSERVATION AND WELFARE OF THE DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP. THE FRATERNITY WORKS WITH VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIGHT INSPECTIONS OF WATER DEVELOPMENTS.
MAINTENACE OF 5 RAM WATER DEVELOPMENT
MAINTENANCE OF HANGING BASIN WATER DEVELOPMENT
THE FRATERNITY OF THE DESERT BIGHORN IS A 100% VOLUNTEER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN LAS VEGAS, NV, WITH MEMBERS "UNSELFISHLY DEDICATED TO THE WELFARE AND CONSERVATION OF DESERT BIGHORN AND NEVADA'S WILDLIFE." THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN 1964 BY A HANDFUL OF CONCERNED ADVOCATES AND CONSERVATIONISTS WHEN THE DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP POPULATION IN NEVADA WAS AT A HISTORIC LOW OF LESS THAN 2,000 ANIMALS. THE FRATERNITY OF THE DESERT BIGHORN HAS WORKED OVER THE LAST FIVE DECADES IN UNISON WITH NDOW AND OTHER LIKE-MINDED CONSERVATION GROUPS TO RECOVER BIGHORN SHEEP POPULATIONS IN SOUTHERN NEVADA NOW NEARING 12,000 ANIMALS. THE FRATERNITY OF THE DESERT BIGHORN HAD ITS YEARLY BANQUET AT SOUTHPOINT CASINO ON MAY 18, 2019 WHERE OVER 150,000 WAS RAISED. DURING THE YEAR WE CONDUCTED FLIGHT INSPECTIONS OF WATER DEVELOPMENTS THROUGHOUT AND STATE OF NEVADA AND AT EACH INSPECTION SITE ASSISTED THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE WITH INSTALLATION OF SIGNS. THE FRATERNITY HAS MONTHLY MEETINGS AT HOME PLATE GRILL AND BAR TO PLAN WATER DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER PROJECTS TO HELP THE WELFARE AND COSERVATION OF THE DESERT BIGHORN AND OTHER WILDLIFE IN NEVADA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Phillip Luchetta Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Matt Blackburn President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jackie Ertel Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Michelle Mercer Vice Preside | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,305 |
Fundraising events | $1 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $138,610 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $533,161 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $676,077 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10,694 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,879 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $189,202 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $884,852 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $94,076 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $10,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,686 |
Fees for services: Other | $875 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,063 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,621 |
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 | $697 |
Insurance | $2,885 |
All other expenses | $10,286 |
Total functional expenses | $350,595 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $224,121 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $823,264 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,044 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,048,429 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,048,429 |
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 | $1,048,429 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Fraternity Of The Desert Bighorn has recieved totaling $155,859.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Troesh Family Foundation Henderson, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM | $155,768 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $91 |
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