Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Little Rock, AR
- Founding
- 10/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 71-0562360
Organization Overview
Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 1983. 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 12/2021, Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation 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, Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $8,795,068. 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
THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO ACQUIRE AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES FOR CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND LAND FOR GAME AND FISH MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO ACQUIRE AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES FOR CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND LAND FOR GAME AND FISH MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS, PROMOTES AND PARTICIPATES IN CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS, STUDENTS AND ALL OTHER ARKANSANS. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ASSURE THE FUTURE OF HIGH QUALITY HUNTING, FISHING, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN ARKANSAS AND SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Whitbeck President | Officer | 40 | $164,209 |
John Rutledge Jr Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Hayden Franks Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Jones Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Feltus Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kenny Gunderman Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $530,781 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $49,800 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,414,242 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,994,823 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $210,935 |
| Investment income | $9,143 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $4,084 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$191,898 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$907 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,036,180 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $531,352 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $26,224 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $172,420 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,210 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $145,493 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,679 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,498 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,401 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,506 |
| Fees for services: Other | $43,450 |
| Advertising and promotion | $51,255 |
| Office expenses | $31,185 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,662 |
| Travel | $10,512 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,144 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,004 |
| Insurance | $29,191 |
| All other expenses | $28,554 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,484,661 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,614,595 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $523,862 |
| 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 | $19,119 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,645,253 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,530,822 |
| Total assets | $5,333,651 |
| 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 | $131,360 |
| Total liabilities | $131,360 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,011,855 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,190,436 |
| 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 | $5,333,651 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation has awarded $531,352 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION PURPOSE: NORTHWEST ARKANSAS PROJECT | $517,871 |
Columbia, MO PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE IN THE FUNDING OF THE MIDWAYUSA FOUNDATION FOREVER ENDOWMENT. | $13,481 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wright Family Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: PROMOTESWILDLIFE CONSERVATION | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,067,412 |
| Earnings | $200,664 |
| Admin Expense | $3,978 |
| Net Contributions | $104,987 |
| Other Expense | $10,631 |
| Grants | $44,853 |
| Ending Balance | $1,313,601 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation Saint Louis, MO | $186,470,677 | $57,800,595 |
Tulsa Zoo Management Inc Tulsa, OK | $18,461,094 | $14,770,008 |
Dallas Zoological Society Dallas, TX | $25,522,175 | $24,862,654 |
Mississippi Aquarium Foundation Gulfport, MS | $5,035,240 | $120,872 |
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation Inc Nashville, TN | $51,857,407 | $2,391,407 |
Oklahoma Zoological Society Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $6,127,662 | $3,513,390 |
Friends Of The Zoo Inc Chattanooga, TN | $4,728,476 | $6,364,362 |
Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation Little Rock, AR | $5,333,651 | $2,036,180 |
Trust U/Will Lizzie Mcclure Bird Dallas, TX | $4,877,616 | $1,229,166 |
Animal Defense League Foundation San Antonio, TX | $26,184,173 | $4,363,308 |
Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation Sinton, TX | $25,359,014 | $1,816,939 |
Friends Of The Alexandria Zoo Alexandria, LA | $2,026,987 | $1,084,229 |