Ducks Unlimited Inc Group Return (EIN 912009004) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1937

Legal Domicile

Phone

9017583825

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Ducks Unlimited Inc Group Return, founded in 1937, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $65.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC CONSERVES, RESTORES, AND MANAGES WETLANDS AND ASSOCIATED HABITATS FOR NORTH AMERICA'S WATERFOWL. THESE HABITATS ALSO BENEFIT OTHER WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $38,439,647

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $27,361,946

TOTAL REVENUE $65,801,593

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $65,746,593

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $55,000

Program Expenses $65,746,593

Other Expenses $0

TOTAL EXPENSES $65,801,593

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$65,801,593	$63,204,608	+0.0%
Expenses	$65,801,593	$63,204,608	+0.0%
Net Income	$0	$0	N/A

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

31562

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

$1,857,716

Total Directors

$722,570

Key Employees

$1,821,778

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Adam Putnam	Chief Executive Officer	20.0	Officer Director	$0	$33,818	$722,570
Bob Hester	Secretary	10.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Bob Spoerl	President	20.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chuck Smith	Chairman of the Board	10.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rex Schulz	First Vice President	10.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
William C Ansell	Treasurer	10.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brad Hempkins	Regional Vice President - Region 8	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Garrels Jr	Flyway SVP - Region 5	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bridger Pierce	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Connie Parker	Advisory SVP - Volunteer Engagement	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dave Bowers	Regional Vice President - Region 3	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Keller	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Don Marold	Regional Vice President - Region 5	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Doug Burch	Emeritus Board	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Doug D Frey Jr	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Doug Schoenrock	Past President	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Christine Thomas	Advisory SVP - Conservation	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Edward May	Regional Vice President - Region 1	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ellen Wehr	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Demers MD	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Greg Meissner	Regional Vice President - Region 3	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jack Hole	DUMAC	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jack Witt	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
James Vachris	Flyway SVP - Region 6	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jan Young	Regional Vice President - Region 1	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jared Brown	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Cormier MD	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Stewart	Advisory SVP - Technology	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jay Owen	Flyway SVP - Region 4	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Heidelbauer	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Maletzke MD	Flyway SVP - Region 3	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeffrey Holliday	Regional Vice President - Region 6	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joe Stough	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
John A Tomke	DUMAC	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Notarangelo	Regional Vice President - Region 6	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Julian Ottley	Flyway SVP - Region 7	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kathy Christian	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ken Carroll	Advisory SVP - Youth & Education	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Larry Jensen Jr	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matt Dubnik	Advisory SVP - Marketing/Communications	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matt Robinson	Regional Vice President - Region 4	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Max Finazzo	Regional Vice President - Region 7	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Bulk	Regional Vice President - Region 2	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Scuse	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Benge	Advisory SVP - Development	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike McShane	Advisory SVP - Public Policy	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mikkel Anderson	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mindy West	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nick Lichenstein	Regional Vice President - Region 4	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nick Moss	Flyway SVP - Region 8	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Patrick O'Connor	DUC	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul R Bonderson	AT-LARGE DIRECTOR	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Warren	Regional Vice President - Region 7	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Randall Cole	Regional Vice President - Region 8	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Gokey	Advisory SVP - Membership	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Roger d'Eschambault	DUC	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rogers Hoyt Jr	Past President	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sam Smolik	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Johnson	Regional Vice President - Region 2	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Stamerjohn	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shawn Graham Jr	DUC	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Christian	Flyway SVP - Region 2	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Maritz	Chairman, Wetlands America Trust, Inc.	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tab Casper	Regional Vice President - Region 5	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tammi Kircher	Advisory SVP - Event Management	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Teresa Keating	Advisory SVP - Sustainability	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Enos	Flyway SVP - Region 1	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Jernigan	Advisory SVP - Corporate Relations	10.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wendell W Weakley	At-Large Director	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Thiel	Executive Secretary, DUI and WAT	20.0	Officer	$0	$38,248	$400,950
Darin R Blunck	Chief Financial Officer & Asst. Treasurer	20.0	Officer	$0	$39,548	$386,156
David A Marrone	General Counsel & Asst. Secretary	20.0	Officer	$0	$39,376	$348,040
David Schuessler	Chief Event Fundraising Officer	20.0	Key Emp	$0	$38,209	$400,309
E Nichols Wiley	Chief Operating Officer	20.0	Key Emp	$0	$31,973	$548,742
Karen Waldrop PhD	Chief Conservation Officer	20.0	Key Emp	$0	$34,213	$441,256
Richard B Smith	Chief Development Officer	20.0	Key Emp	$0	$40,797	$431,471
Arnie Matson	Chief Information Officer	20.0	Highest	$0	$33,078	$338,933
Chad Manlove	NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	20.0	Highest	$0	$32,377	$407,491
Cici Ebersole	Chief Talent Officer	20.0	Highest	$0	$33,590	$336,063
Doug Barnes	Chief Brand Officer	20.0	Highest	$0	$36,784	$352,838
Zachary Hartman	Chief Policy Officer	20.0	Highest	$0	$33,062	$335,486

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	$65,801,593	$65,801,593	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$59,312,363	$59,312,363	No data	No data
2022	$54,159,225	$54,159,225	No data	No data
2021	$37,683,898	$37,683,898	No data	No data
2020	$34,896,196	$34,896,196	No data	No data
2019	$47,806,765	$47,806,765	No data	No data
2018	$45,416,077	$45,416,077	No data	No data

Ducks Unlimited Inc Group Return