NonprofitsWhitetails Unlimited Inc

Environment

Whitetails Unlimited Inc

STURGEON BAY, WI

Total revenue

$14.3M

Total expenses

$12.8M

Net assets

$19.3M

Grants received

$38K

5 grants

EIN

391415070

Tax year

2024

Mission

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.

Programs

4 programs

Preserving the hunting tradition program whitetails unlimited supports hunter rights and the second amendment. Hunting is a wholesome family activity that provides outdoor recreation and healthy food for millions of people. Major initiatives of whitetails unlimited focus on hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation (r3), increasing hunting opportunities and providing outdoor experiences to youth, women, veterans, and those with a physical disability.

Expenses: $4.5MGrants: $1.2M

Staying on target programas an advocate for the preservation of the shooting sports, whitetails unlimited is helping build the next generation of shooting sports enthusiasts by supporting public archery and firearm ranges. Major emphasis is placed on whitetails unlimited shooting sports activities including kids on target, and our shooting team initiative. These initiatives provide youth with an introduction to archery and firearm fundamentals to help nurture a lifelong interest in the shooting sports, and ultimately, hunting.

Expenses: $2.9MGrants: $1.1M

Hope for wildlife program wildlife habitat, hunter access, and the reduction of poaching are priorities of whitetails unlimited. Our hope (habitat options & planned enhancement) for wildlife program initiatives creates partnerships with state and federal agencies to acquire land, improve and maintain critical habitat for deer and other wildlife, and increase public hunting opportunities. Deer management and whitetail watch are initiatives that help build relationships with private landowners, who play a vital role in wildlife conservation.

Expenses: $825KGrants: $253K

Outreach program whitetails unlimited provides humanitarian services through initiatives that demonstrate the highest levels of philanthropy by directly reaching out to people in need and helping make a real difference. Kids of target initiative to help introduce youth to shooting sports, the kids on target initiative provides archery and firearm kits to mentors and youth events. Kids on target kits are available from whitetails unlimited. 2024 - 2025 annualwhitetails unlimited programs and initiatives, including local grassroots projects that reinforce the organization's mission are showcased in this publication. The annual is provided to members and volunteers and is available from whitetails unlimited. Hunt for the hungry initiativevenison donated to food pantries by hunters provide countless meals for the less fortunate and whitetails unlimited provides grants to aid in processing and distribution.physically disabled initiativewhitetails unlimited provides grants to assist the physically disabled with experiencing the great outdoors. This includes activities to expose participants to conservation, fishing, and hunting.tree stand safety initiativehunting from a tree stand can be an inherently dangerous situation and whitetails unlimited educates its members about the importance of utilizing a full body fall arrest harness system and being attached to a lifeline or safe line. Whitetail watch initiative reducing the crime of poaching improves hunter/landowner relations. Participating landowners will post whitetail watch signs on their property to remind poachers that citizens are on the watch and suspicious activity will be reported to local wildlife law enforcement. Whitetail watch property signs are available from whitetails unlimited.sight-in target initiativeto help ensure hunters and shooting enthusiasts are confident in their ability to shoot their firearm safely and accurately, sight-in targets are available from whitetails unlimited.shooting team initiativewhitetails unlimited provides grants to youth archery and firearm teams, and public ranges to preserve the shooting sports.deer management initiativeto provide landowners and hunters with an overview of white-tailed deer management and wildlife habitat enhancement options, deer management property signs and educational booklets are available from whitetails unlimited.dream shed initiative in partnership with catch-a-dream foundation and drury outdoors, whitetails unlimited has provided grants totaling over $800,000 for hunting and fishing experiences for youth with a physician-certified life-threatening medical condition. R-3 initiative to perpetuate wildlife conservation and regulated hunting, whitetails unlimited r-3 (recruit, retain, and reactivate) initiative provides educational activities and grants to partners.

Expenses: $472KGrants: $185K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$4.9M
Program service revenue$639K
Investment income$637K
Other revenue$8.1M
Total revenue$14.3M

Expenses

Grants paid$3.2M
Salaries & benefits$5.0M
Fundraising$447K
Other expenses$4.5M
Total expenses$12.8M
Total assets$22.3M
Net assets$19.3M

People

12 listed

NameRoleCompensation

DAVID HAWKEY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$205K

45 hrs/wk

CYNTHIA TOURMO

VP FINANCE & TREASURER

Board

$139K

45 hrs/wk

RUSSELL AUSTAD

VP - FIELD OPERATIONS / EXECUTIVE VP

Board

$133K

45 hrs/wk

CHRISTOPHER KONOP

VP - FIELD OPERATIONS / SECRETARY

Board

$113K

45 hrs/wk

JEFFREY SCHINKTEN

PRESIDENT

Board

$61K

15 hrs/wk

PETER GERL

BOARD MEMBER

Board

$48K

5 hrs/wk

WILLIAM GERL JR

BOARD MEMBER

Board

$48K

5 hrs/wk

JOEL REYNOLDS

FIELD DIRECTOR

Staff

$173K

45 hrs/wk

DANIEL VOGT

FIELD DIRECTOR

Staff

$166K

45 hrs/wk

DENNIS MALLOY

FIELD DIRECTOR

Staff

$136K

45 hrs/wk

JASON MARASKINE

FIELD DIRECTOR

Staff

$127K

45 hrs/wk

DAREL MARTIN

FIELD DIRECTOR

Staff

$127K

45 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

TAX/AUDIT/COMPUTER TECH

$173K

2B OUTDOORS INC

FIELD DIRECTOR

$141K

Grants received

Showing 5 of 5

FromAmountPurposeYear
$6K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$6K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$8K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$7K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020

Funded by

$38K from 2 funders · 5 grants · 2020–2023

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

$27K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Details

EIN391415070
NTEE codeC300
Subsection03
Ruling date1986-06
Formed1984
Employees48
Volunteers3000
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