APPALACHIAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 271539158 501(c)(3) Environment

CORBIN, KY

Total Revenue
$6,268,621
Total Expenses
$2,437,034
Total Assets
$64,160,644
Net Assets
$24,600,495
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
KY
Principal Officer
DAVID LEDFORD
Phone
8596093196
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

APPALACHIAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $6.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 545% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.8M, a strong 61% operating margin.

Mission

CREATING A PATH TO ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUCCESS IN APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,327,615

CONSERVING AND RESTORING SPECIES AND HABITATS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS, HABITAT PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT, INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR HUNTING, FISHING AND OUTDOOR RECREATION, ECONOMIC...

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CONSERVING AND RESTORING SPECIES AND HABITATS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS, HABITAT PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT, INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR HUNTING, FISHING AND OUTDOOR RECREATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,268,621
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,268,621

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $210,732
Fundraising Expenses $23,377
Program Expenses $2,327,615
Other Expenses $2,226,302
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,437,034

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,268,621 $971,411 +5.5%
Expenses $2,437,034 $2,032,290 +0.2%
Net Income $3,831,587 $-1,060,879 -4.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
1
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$180,000
Total Directors
5
$180,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FRANK ALLEN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHAIRMAN 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEO ESSEX VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFF DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LEDFORD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$180,000 $0 $180,000
JENNIFER LEDFORD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $6,268,621 $2,437,034 $64,160,644 $3,831,587
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $8,495,227 $1,759,562 $52,294,056 $6,735,665
2022 $868,948 $543,699 $35,207,896 $325,249
2022 $4,062,374 $1,074,830 $37,102,851 $2,987,544
2021 $8,358,072 $850,461 $21,316,415 $7,507,611
2021 $7,618,416 $850,437 $20,208,028 $6,767,979
2020 $1,299,129 $680,255 $17,733,018 $618,874
2019 $3,447,005 $439,026 $8,193,664 $3,007,979
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