Ruffed Grouse Society
- Assets
- $13.4m
- Revenue
- $6.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 12/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 54-0846925
Organization Overview
Ruffed Grouse Society is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1989. 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 12/2021, Ruffed Grouse Society employed 27 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Ruffed Grouse 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 12/2021, Ruffed Grouse Society generated $6.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ESTABLISHED IN 1961, THE RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY IS NORTH AMERICA'S FOREMOST (CONT. ON SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
CHAPTER OPERATIONS: RGS CHAPTERS UNDERSTAND AND FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT, FOREST HEALTH AND PROMOTE CONSERVATION ETHICS. WITH THE HELP OF RGS ENGAGEMENT STAFF, CHAPTERS ORGANIZE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, HABITAT DAYS, YOUTH OUTINGS, SOCIAL EVENTS, UPLAND HUNTS, AND MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS.
HABITAT PROJECTS: RGS WORKS WITH VARIOUS LANDOWNERS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ENHANCE FOREST HABITAT FOR RUFFED GROUSE AND ALL FOREST WILDLIFE USING SCIENCE-SUPPORTED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND GUIDED BY FOREST CONSERVATION DIRECTORS AND OTHER CONSERVATION DELIVERY STAFF EMPLOYED TO CARRY OUT THE ORGANIZATION'S HABITAT MISSION.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: RGS COMMUNICATES AND EDUCATES MEMBERS ON HABITAT, FOREST MANAGEMENT AND UPLAND HUNTING THROUGH THE RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY MAGAZINE, WEBSITE (WWW.RUFFEDGROUSESOCIETY.ORG), EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Benjamin C Jones President And CEO | Officer | 50 | $174,185 |
Kimberly D Swisher Finance & Administration Director | Officer | 40 | $59,807 |
Brian W Smith Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Seth E Dizard ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Julie Sandstrom Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ed Shuford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $502,762 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,226,854 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,729,616 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $100,221 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $420,862 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,022,394 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $58,669 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,572,928 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $233,992 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,198 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,611,199 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,475 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,633 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,536 |
| Office expenses | $77,288 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $100,380 |
| Travel | $120,442 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,363 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,377 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $132,115 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,948,582 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,973,894 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $398,330 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,451,041 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $138,740 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $148,004 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $38,220 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $568,335 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,722,272 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $13,438,836 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $177,202 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $53,933 |
| 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 | $568,480 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $127,154 |
| Total liabilities | $926,769 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,142,491 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,369,576 |
| 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 | $13,438,836 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Ruffed Grouse Society has recieved totaling $139,661.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $76,775 |
Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc Chappaqua, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $12,000 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $11,000 |
Dorsey Family Foundation Castle Pines, CO PURPOSE: TO UNITE CONSERVATIONISTS TO IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT AND FOREST HEALTH. | $10,000 |
Sordoni Family Foundation Forty Fort, PA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE OF RECIPIENT AND HABITAT PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST PA | $10,000 |
Aplin Family Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDING | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $6,099,685 |
| Earnings | $810,684 |
| Net Contributions | $265,508 |
| Other Expense | $585,915 |
| Ending Balance | $6,589,962 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sustainable Markets Foundation New York, NY | $17,976,931 | $19,381,628 |
Chesapeake Bay Trust Annapolis, MD | $22,649,655 | $15,960,669 |
Only One Inc New York, NY | $3,262,058 | $9,834,103 |
Business Network For Maryland Offshore Wind Inc Baltimore, MD | $8,195,711 | $11,516,807 |
New Jersey Audubon Society Bernardsville, NJ | $31,869,877 | $7,026,003 |
Oyster Recovery Partnership Inc Annapolis, MD | $2,077,192 | $6,281,689 |
Citizens Conservation Corps Inc Beckley, WV | $2,179,540 | $6,277,989 |
Cec Stuyvesant Cove Inc Long Island City, NY | $4,789,679 | $6,047,317 |
Nature Forward Inc Chevy Chase, MD | $13,470,867 | $5,136,432 |
Ruffed Grouse Society Pittsburgh, PA | $13,438,836 | $6,572,928 |
Hamilton Parks Conservancy Hamilton, OH | $2,890,560 | $3,817,000 |
Western Maryland Resource Conservation And Development Hagerstown, MD | $687,522 | $3,323,285 |