Whitetails Unlimited Inc
- Assets
- $13.6m
- Revenue
- $8.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Sturgeon Bay, WI
- Founding
- 06/1986
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 39-1415070
Organization Overview
Whitetails Unlimited Inc is located in Sturgeon Bay, WI. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Whitetails Unlimited Inc employed 38 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Whitetails Unlimited 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 06/2021, Whitetails Unlimited Inc generated $8.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Whitetails Unlimited Inc has awarded 345 individual grants totaling $3,638,463. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE HUNTING TRADITION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, PROMOTE ACQUISITION, ENHANCEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND DEVELOP AND PROMOTE EDUCATION PROGRAMS RELATED TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEER PROGRAM TEACHING OUR NATION'S YOUTH IS A TOP PRIORITY FOR WHITETAILS UNLIMITED AND OUR DEER (DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES) PROGRAM CONSISTS OF VARIOUS INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES THAT FACILITATE THE INTRODUCTION OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SOME GREAT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. THIS INCLUDES FAMILY EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL ELEMENTS THAT EXPOSE PARTICIPANTS TO CONSERVATION ISSUES, FISHING, HUNTING, SHOOTING SPORTS, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. AS A STRONG ADVOCATE AND SUPPORTER OF HUNTER SAFETY AND HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION, WHITETAILS UNLIMITED IS IN THE FOREFRONT OF PROVIDING STATE HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS WITH THE NECESSARY TEACHING AND SAFETY AIDS REQUIRED TO TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN.
PRESERVING THE HUNTING TRADITION PROGRAM WHITETAILS UNLIMITED IS A STAUNCH SUPPORTER OF REGULATED HUNTING, HUNTER RIGHTS, SHOOTING SPORTS, AND DEFENDING THE SECOND AMENDMENT. AMERICA'S 11.4 MILLION HUNTERS OVER THE AGE OF 15 IN THIS COUNTRY SPEND OVER $20.1 BILLION A YEAR ON HUNTING EQUIPMENT, TRAVEL, AND OTHER "BIG-TICKET" ITEMS. OF THESE HUNTERS, 7.9 MILLION ARE DEER HUNTERS. HUNTING IS A WHOLESOME FAMILY ACTIVITY THAT PROVIDES OUTDOOR RECREATION AND AN ORGANIC FOOD SOURCE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICAN FAMILIES. MAJOR INITIATIVES OF WHITETAILS UNLIMITED FOCUS ON HUNTER SAFETY, RECRUITMENT & RETENTION, INCREASING HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDING MENTORED OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES TO YOUTH, VETERANS, AND THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED.
STAYING ON TARGET PROGRAMAS A NATIONAL ADVOCATE FOR THE PERPETUATION OF THE SHOOTING SPORTS, WHITETAILS UNLIMITED IS HELPING BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF SHOOTERS BY FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING PUBLIC ARCHERY AND FIREARM PROGRAMS AND RANGE DEVELOPMENT. MAJOR EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON WHITETAILS UNLIMITED SHOOTING SPORTS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING KIDS ON TARGET "3 IN THE RED" FIREARM CHALLENGE AND "THREE FOR THREE" ARCHERY CHALLENGE. COMPLIMENTARY ARCHERY AND FIREARMS CHALLENEGE KITS ARE AVAILLABLE AT WTU EVENTS AND TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FROM HEADQUARTERS. WTU ALSO SUPPORTS THE ADOPT-A-TEAM INITIATIVE. THESE TARGET-SHOOTING YOUTH ACTIVITIES PROVIDE AN INTRODUCTION TO BASIC ARCHERY AND FIREARM FUNDAMENTALS TO HELP NURTURE A LIFELONG INTEREST IN THE SHOOTING SPORTS, AND FOR SOME PARTICIPANTS THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE HUNTING FRATERNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Gerl Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $170,770 |
David Hawkey VP - Field Operations | Officer | 45 | $141,155 |
Dennis Malloy Field Director | 45 | $120,112 | |
Joel Reynolds Field Director | 45 | $119,782 | |
Daniel Vogt Field Director | 45 | $114,846 | |
Jason Newton Field Director | 45 | $107,093 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $509,103 |
| Fundraising events | $1,069,710 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $808,011 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $385,960 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $185,202 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,772,784 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $634,523 |
| Investment income | $17,483 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $117 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,746,605 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $165,507 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,358,134 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,042,891 |
| 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. | $402,748 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,926 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,341,245 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $71,798 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $152,754 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,248 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,658 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,610 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,269 |
| Advertising and promotion | $47,802 |
| Office expenses | $931,895 |
| Information technology | $73,201 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $120,519 |
| Travel | $127,413 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $325 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $132,068 |
| Insurance | $95,830 |
| All other expenses | $43,610 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,328,477 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $966,649 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,976,366 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $358,645 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $48,241 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,806,388 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $187,587 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,291,805 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,008,594 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $13,644,275 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,143,032 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $597,815 |
| 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 | $557,900 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,298,747 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,345,528 |
| 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 | $13,644,275 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Whitetails Unlimited Inc has awarded $1,138,355 in support to 104 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Starkville, MS PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $79,908 |
ASWELL RESOURCES PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $30,000 |
BASS AND BUCKS INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $25,128 |
Newry, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $24,453 |
PRAIRIE CREEK SPORTS CLUB PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $20,358 |
Clearfield, IA PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $19,419 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Whitetails Unlimited Inc has recieved totaling $2,625.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Warden Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75 |
George & Elizabeth Seifert Foundation Rochester, MI PURPOSE: MISSION | $50 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Environmental Law & Policy Center Of The Midwest Chicago, IL | $29,555,388 | $9,913,575 |
Whiterock Conservancy Coon Rapids, IA | $23,838,581 | $11,211,658 |
Cornerstone Public Asset Fund Inc Benton Harbor, MI | $24,614,270 | $6,310,481 |
Whitetails Unlimited Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $13,644,275 | $8,358,134 |
Bluegreen Alliance Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $12,222,857 | $7,842,420 |
Environmental Initiative Minneapolis, MN | $4,533,622 | $7,299,433 |
Trees Forever Inc Marion, IA | $2,919,992 | $4,619,132 |
Huron Pines Resource Conservation And Development Council Inc Gaylord, MI | $4,807,919 | $3,607,333 |
Friends Of The Forest Preserves Chicago, IL | $2,339,708 | $3,844,293 |
Cub Consumer Education And Researchfund Chicago, IL | $1,338,722 | $2,229,787 |
Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club Inc Lonsdale, MN | $173,320 | $2,697,974 |
Conservation Resource Alliance Traverse City, MI | $3,905,468 | $2,483,413 |