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EIN 13-5643799

Ducks Unlimited

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
678
City
Memphis
State
Tennessee
Year formed
1937
Most recent tax filings
2020-06-01
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
Description
Ducks Unlimited, Inc. conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and and manages wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. Ducks unlimited,inc. Conserves, restores, and manages wetlands amd associated habitats for north america's waterfowl. Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl.
Related structure
Ducks Unlimited is a parent organization to a group of 4,578 other organizations.
Total revenues
$185,369,449
2020
Total expenses
$209,625,908
2020
Total assets
$220,765,259
2020
Num. employees
678
2020

Program areas at Ducks Unlimited

Ducks Unlimited supports the life cycle of waterfowl in north america by developing, preserving, restoring and maintaining waterfowl habitat. Direct allocations are made to affiliated organizations - Ducks Unlimited canada ($13,604,599) and Ducks Unlimited mexico ($908,326).
Ducks Unlimited provides member services to approximately 733,000 total members (including greenwings) through educational membership materials, Ducks Unlimited magazine, conservation brochures, and educational components of fundraising events.
Educating the public about wetlands and waterfowl management is a critical component of sustaining the life cycle needs of migratory waterfowl. Activities include wetlands demonstrations, educational literature, interpretive center, youth programs, and outdoor conservation exhibits.
Ducks Unlimited maintains a public policy
Presence in Washington, dc because of the
Critical importance of public policy to
Maintaining wetland and ecosystems that
Support migratory waterfowl.

Who funds Ducks Unlimited

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ducks Unlimited Group ReturnConservation$34,826,196
The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)Policy$8,513,338
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)Various Conservation$2,989,922
...and 96 more grants received totalling $54,582,482
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Department of the InteriorNORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION FUND$25,421,657
Department of the InteriorVISITOR FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS - REFUGES AND WILDLIFE$5,607,228
Department of AgricultureAGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM$3,449,242
...and 142 more federal grants / contracts

Personnel at Ducks Unlimited

NameTitleCompensation
Adam PutnamBoard Member$267,439
H Dale HallFormer Chief Executive Officer$508,990
Daniel P ThielExecutive Secretary and Chief Operating Officer Wat$308,199
E Nichols WileyChief Operating Officer / Chief Conservation Officer$344,445
Darin BlunckDirector of Cons Program and Interim Chief Financial Officer / Director , Conservation Programs$182,295
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for Ducks Unlimited

RevenuesFYE 06/2020
Total grants, contributions, etc.$169,711,324
Program services$9,659,940
Investment income and dividends$1,239,983
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$2,257,031
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$537,056
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,964,115
Total revenues$185,369,449

Form 990s for Ducks Unlimited

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-09-17990View PDF
2018-062019-05-14990View PDF
2017-062018-04-10990View PDF
2016-062017-07-31990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Ducks Unlimited

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NY$255,583,692
National Wildlife FederationReston, VA$82,468,942
Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA$70,259,099
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Washington, DC$286,350,088
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)New York, NY$200,629,015
Shedd AquariumChicago, IL$48,331,820
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CA$268,746,677
Pheasants Forever IncorporatedSaint Paul, MN$67,643,527
National Audubon SocietyNew York, NY$171,155,404
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF)Missoula, MT$68,412,497
Data update history
March 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $2,989,922 from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
September 24, 2021
Received grants
Identified 47 new grant, including a grant for $34,826,196 from Ducks Unlimited - Group Return
September 23, 2021
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Treeman Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationAnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1 Waterfowl Way
Memphis, TN 38120
Metro area
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
County
Shelby County, TN
Website URL
ducks.org/ 
Phone
(901) 758-3825
Facebook page
DucksUnlimited 
Twitter profile
@ducksunlimited 
IRS details
EIN
13-5643799
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1937
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
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