EIN 53-0259796

Delta Waterfowl Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
94
Year formed
1935
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Delta Waterfowl Foundation produces ducks and secures the future of waterfowl hunting through conservation programs and hunter recruitment initiatives.
Total revenues
$27,086,781
2024
Total expenses
$21,828,062
2024
Total assets
$38,019,985
2024
Num. employees
94
2024

Program areas at Delta Waterfowl Foundation

Waterfowl Conservation Programs- Includes unique conservation program initiatives in the US and Canada such as the Working Wetlands Program. Programs are achieved through the use of various tools including Communications, Research, Demonstration and Outreach. Intensive Management includes initiatives such as Predator Management, Habitat Initiatives and Henhouses. Intensive Management Programs are also achieved through a variety of tools such as Communications, Research, Demonstration and Outreach. The outcome of both traditional conservation programs and intensive management program are to increase waterfowl and conservation of the resource in the US and Canada. Waterfowl Conservation Programs also include the Waterfowl Heritage Funds Program Initiative or Local Chapter Programs. A portion of funds generated at the chapter level are returned to the chapter to do local projects within their region. Projects include youth hunts, henhouses, scholarships and a variety of programs which help local communities.
Hunter Programs - Includes Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Hunting Outreach. The initiatives used in hunter recruitment include First Hunt and Delta Waterfowls - Waterfowling Initiative programs. Both of these initiatives are accomplished via a wide range of tools including Communication, Research, Demonstration, Outreach and Volunteer Delivery. The outcome for these programs are to recruit new hunters, attract hunters back to the tradition, retain hunters and protect the rights of hunters which include access issues and gun control issues throughout the US and Canada. Also included is Waterfowl Heritage Funds Program Initiative or Local Chapter Programs. A portion of funds generated at the chapter level are returned to the chapter to do local projects within their region. Projects include youth hunts, henhouses, scholarships and a variety of programs which help local communities.

Who funds Delta Waterfowl Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
DAFgiving360Environmental and Animals$2,426,171
LH Foley and MH Frischkorn WildlifePreserve and Conserve Refuges and Sanctuaries for Wildlife$708,055
Ed Uihlein Family FoundationGeneral$500,000
...and 72 more grants received totalling $6,105,530

Personnel at Delta Waterfowl Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Scott PetrieChief Executive Officer$351,106
Tim BecklerChief Financial Officer$183,993
John DevneyChief Policy Officer$187,755
Jason TharpeChief Development Officer$241,696
Becky SicbleVice President of Operations$129,191
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Delta Waterfowl Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$25,625,542
Program services$588,200
Investment income and dividends$527,734
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$282,696
Net income from fundraising events$62,609
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$27,086,781

Form 990s for Delta Waterfowl Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-13990View PDF
2023-062023-11-08990View PDF
2022-062022-11-29990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2021-022021-06-30990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

Organizations like Delta Waterfowl Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF)Silver Spring, MD$21,628,080
National Wildlife FederationReston, VA$117,923,322
National Wild Turkey FederationEdgefield, SC$54,130,461
Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA$83,453,958
Ruffed Grouse SocietyPittsburgh, PA$6,824,713
Pheasants Forever IncorporatedSaint Paul, MN$89,635,688
Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC$36,052,170
Wild Salmon CenterPortland, OR$8,141,210
Whitetails UnlimitedSturgeon Bay, WI$13,166,135
American Bird Conservancy (ABC)Marshall, VA$27,904,183
Data update history
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 33 new grant, including a grant for $333,333 from The Foothills Foundation
January 13, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Ed Uihlein Family Foundation
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from David V Uihlein Foundation David Uihlein Racing Museum Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationAnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1412 Basin Ave
Bismarck, ND 58504
Metro area
Bismarck, ND
County
Burleigh County, ND
Website URL
deltawaterfowl.org/ 
Phone
(701) 222-8857
Facebook page
DeltaFans 
Twitter profile
@deltawaterfowl 
IRS details
EIN
53-0259796
Fiscal year end
February
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1935
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
114696
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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