WHITETAILS UNLIMITED INC

EIN: 391415070 501(c)(3) Environment

STURGEON BAY, WI

Total Revenue
$13,166,135
Total Expenses
$11,735,693
Total Assets
$20,275,515
Net Assets
$17,540,017
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
DAVID J HAWKEY
Phone
9207436777
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

WHITETAILS UNLIMITED INC, founded in 1984, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $13.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $11.7M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

SINCE OUR BEGINNING IN 1982, WHITETAILS UNLIMITED HAS REMAINED TRUE TO ITS MISSION AND MADE TREMENDOUS STRIDES IN THE FIELD OF CONSERVATION. THANKS TO MORE THAN 475 CHAPTERS, 119,000 PLUS MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND CORPORATE SPONSORS, WHITETAILS UNLIMITED HAS EARNED THE REPUTATION OF BEING THE NATION'S PREMIER ORGANIZATION DEDICATING ITS RESOURCES TO THE BETTERMENT OF THE WHITE-TAILED DEER AND ITS ENVIRONMENT. OUR MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AND ACQUISITION, AND PRESERVATION OF THE SHOOTING SPORTS AND HUNTING TRADITION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. TO DATE, WHITETAILS UNLIMITED HAS EXPENDED MORE THAN $135 MILLION ON PROGRAM SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THAT CONTINUE TO ENHANCE AND ULTIMATELY FOSTER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,810,675 Revenue: $84,237

DEER PROGRAM EDUCATION IS A TOP PRIORITY FOR WHITETAILS UNLIMITED, AND OUR DEER (DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES) PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES THAT...

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DEER PROGRAM EDUCATION IS A TOP PRIORITY FOR WHITETAILS UNLIMITED, AND OUR DEER (DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES) PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES THAT FACILITATE THE INTRODUCTION OF YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS. THIS INCLUDES EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL ELEMENTS THAT EXPOSE PARTICIPANTS TO CONSERVATION, FISHING, HUNTING, SHOOTING, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. AS AN ADVOCATE OF HUNTER SAFETY, WHITETAILS UNLIMITED IS IN THE FOREFRONT OF PROVIDING SUPPORT TO HUNTER EDUCATION AND SHOOTING INSTRUCTORS.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,338,761 Revenue: $201,851

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...

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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 INCREASING HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES TO YOUTH, WOMEN, VETERANS, AND THOSE WITH A PHYSICAL DISABILITY.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,615,440 Revenue: $121,677

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...

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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.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,809,766
Program Service Revenue $566,021
Investment Income $3,776
Other Revenue $7,786,572
TOTAL REVENUE $13,166,135

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,948,683
Salaries & Benefits $4,681,623
Fundraising Expenses $429,414
Program Expenses $9,780,777
Other Expenses $4,105,387
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,735,693

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $13,166,135 $12,852,789 +0.0%
Expenses $11,735,693 $11,482,822 +0.0%
Net Income $1,430,442 $1,369,967 +0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
46
Volunteers
3000

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
9
$812,268
Total Directors
5
$324,619
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER GERL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$47,778 $2,876 $50,654
WILLIAM GERL JR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$45,924 $2,713 $48,637
JEFFREY SCHINKTEN PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$59,661 $4,025 $63,686
KAITLIN SLABY PAST VP FINANCE & TREASURER 45.00
Officer Director
$137,589 $10,430 $148,019
CYNTHIA TOURMO VP FINANCE & TREASURER 45.00
Officer Director
$13,623 $0 $13,623
DAVID HAWKEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$193,565 $15,830 $209,395
MICHAEL DECHECK PAST VP - FIELD OPERATIONS 45.00
Officer
$165,036 $12,808 $177,844
CHRISTOPHER KONOP VP - FIELD OPERATIONS 45.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RUSSELL AUSTAD VP - FIELD OPERATIONS 45.00
Officer
$93,092 $7,318 $100,410
DANIEL VOGT FIELD DIRECTOR 45.00
Highest
$163,568 $12,918 $176,486
DENNIS MALLOY FIELD DIRECTOR 45.00
Highest
$150,631 $11,957 $162,588
JASON MARASKINE FIELD DIRECTOR 45.00
Highest
$123,356 $9,702 $133,058
JOEL REYNOLDS FIELD DIRECTOR 45.00
Highest
$156,036 $12,316 $168,352
TIMOTHY POWERS FIELD DIRECTOR 45.00
Highest
$125,517 $9,874 $135,391
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $13,166,135 $11,735,693 $20,275,515 $1,430,442
2023 $12,852,789 $11,482,822 $18,160,533 $1,369,967
2022 $13,310,234 $10,198,844 $16,953,430 $3,111,390
2021 $8,358,134 $6,328,477 $13,644,275 $2,029,657
2020 $7,068,548 $7,290,569 $11,122,909 $-222,021
2019 $9,513,608 $8,745,770 $11,866,506 $767,838
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