Arts, Culture & Humanities
National Whitetail Deer Education
CAMBRIDGE, OH
Total revenue
$4.3M
Total expenses
$3.4M
Net assets
$9.1M
Grants received
$12K
2 grants
EIN
341821699
Tax year
2023
Mission
The mission of the national whitetail deer education foundation is to reconnect youth and families with outdoor activities and recreation by helping to foster and develop a life-long appreciation for the outdoors and nature. Our commitment to this mission is best demonstrated through ownership and management of the deerassic park education center. Deerassic park is home to nature trails, ponds, shooting and archery ranges and many other educational areas as well as deer pens which house a live deer herd numbering approximately 24 head. These areas provide the perfect framework for teaching respect and appreciation of nature at the many field trips, camps, community events and other outdoor education events held each year.
Programs
3 programs
The organization operates educational areas that are open to the public on a seasonal basis free of charge. These areas include an educational welcome center with hands on displays related to ohio native wildlife and plants as well as a display of over 70 of the largest whitetail deer ever harvested in the state of ohio known as the ohio whitetail hall of fame at deerassic park. In addition, the organization hosts several other family and community events designed for youth and adults alike. These events are generally free to the public and allow families and community members to get out and enjoy the outdoors at our 160 plus acre deerassic park education center. These events will normally see attendance of over 7,500 individuals to enjoy activities from fishing derbies and an overnight archery camp to our monthly wild wednesday educational series featuring topics such as ginseng hunting and building blue bird boxes.
Each year, the national whitetail deer education foundation hosts the deerassic classic outdoor expo. This event is one of the largest outdoor events for hunting, fishing, and nature conservation enthusiasts in the country. With over 15,000 attendees and over 100 exhibitors, the two-day event serves as an annual opportunity for hunters, fishermen and nature conservationist to recharge their passion and learn about new products, techniques and opportunities.
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Financials
FY 2023
Revenue
Expenses
People
9 listed
MARK MEEKER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$124K
40 hrs/wk
DANA LAUNDER
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
$101K
40 hrs/wk
RICK LAMBERT
VICE PRESIDENT
—
1 hrs/wk
BRYAN STONEY
PRESIDENT
—
15 hrs/wk
JOHN DUNNING
TREASURER
—
15 hrs/wk
RYAN PAVLOV
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
RALPH RAY
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
STEVE TAYLOR
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
JAMIE DAVIS
SECRETARY
—
1 hrs/wk
Grants received
Showing 2 of 2
Funded by
$12K from 2 funders · 2 grants · 2020–2022
$8K · 1 grant · 2020
$4K · 1 grant · 2022