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FOUNDATION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF ARIZONAS WILDLIFE
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860684044 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE C123 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.wildlifefortomorrow.org
revenue
$190K
expenses
$544K
net assets
$196K
employees
0
volunteers
13
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

Support Arizona Department of Game and Fish in the conservation of Arizona's wildlife and educational programs.

profile · synthesized from sources

FOUNDATION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF ARIZONAS WILDLIFE is the official nonprofit partner of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. It supports wildlife conservation and outdoor education programs across Arizona, focusing on habitat restoration, species recovery, and connecting people with nature. The organization mobilizes private giving to enhance the department's capacity.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    Wildlife for Tomorrow supports the city of Avondale's Tres Rios festival.
  2. #2 $0
    Wildlife for Tomorrow support youth shooting clubs through the Scholastic Clay Target Program.
named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

820 Club
A membership program for individuals making recurring annual gifts to support wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, research, and outdoor education programs.
820 Day™: Arizona’s Day of Giving for Wildlife
An annual day dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and conserving Arizona's 820+ diverse wildlife species through donations and awareness campaigns.
Arizona Scholastic Clay Target Program
A team-based youth development program using shotgun sports to instill life skills such as discipline, safety, teamwork, ethics, and self-confidence in high-school aged youth.
Ben Avery Clay Target Center Events Facility
Construction and operation of an air-conditioned events center with full food service capacity at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center campus.
Mesquite Wildlife Oasis
An educational and wildlife habitat site providing information about local plant and animal life, focusing on habitat and water resources, serving thousands of school-aged children and adults annually.
Outdoor Skills Network (OSN)
A partnership providing hands-on events and camps to teach hunting, wildlife, fishing, shooting, trapping, conservation, and game meat preparation, in cooperation with the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Tres Rios Nature Festival
An annual nature festival featuring educational booths and activities like canoeing, kayaking, fishing, birding, and hiking, held at the B&M Wildlife area near Phoenix.
Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Summer Camp
A summer camp for youth to experience nature, wildlife, and learn about Arizona's natural resources, held at the Hirsch Conservation Education Area.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Urban Wildlife Habitat Engagement 6 activities
    • 820 Day™ — Arizona’s Day of Giving for Wildlife
      Organizes "820 Day™ — Arizona’s Day of Giving for Wildlife," an annual giving day dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and conserving Arizona's diverse wildlife species.
    • Conservation Events Series
      Hosts and organizes multiple annual events to support wildlife conservation and ethical outdoor recreation in Arizona, including the Conservation Cup, the Fly Fishing Film Tour, and the Valley of the Sun Carp Rally, each designed to engage diverse audiences in conservation efforts.
    • Hosts conservation-focused outdoor events
      Organizes and hosts multiple annual events including the Conservation Cup, Fly Fishing Film Tour, and the Valley of the Sun Carp Rally, all designed to support wildlife conservation and promote ethical outdoor recreation in Arizona.
    • Organizes Arizona’s Day of Giving for Wildlife (820 Day™)
      Hosts "820 Day™ — Arizona’s Day of Giving for Wildlife," an annual giving day dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and conserving Arizona's diverse wildlife species.
    • Organizing fundraising and awareness events for wildlife conservation
      The organization hosts various events such as the Conservation Cup, the annual Fly Fishing Film Tour, the Valley of the Sun Carp Rally, and "820 Day™ — Arizona’s Day of Giving for Wildlife" to support and celebrate Arizona's wildlife and conservation efforts.
    • Organizing fundraising and awareness events for wildlife conservation
      The organization hosts various events such as the Conservation Cup, the annual Fly Fishing Film Tour, the Valley of the Sun Carp Rally, and "820 Day™ — Arizona’s Day of Giving for Wildlife" to support and celebrate Arizona's wildlife and conservation efforts.
  • Annual Awards for Conservation and Community Service 4 activities
    • Administers the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame
      Established in 1998, this program honors individuals and organizations for significant and lasting contributions to Arizona's wildlife and outdoor heritage, with an annual ceremony—scheduled to reach its 28th event in 2026.
    • Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame
      Establishes and organizes the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame, an annual ceremony honoring individuals and organizations for significant and lasting contributions to Arizona's wildlife and outdoor heritage, with the first induction held in 1998 and the 28th event scheduled for 2026.
    • Honoring contributions to Arizona's wildlife and outdoor heritage
      The organization established and organizes the annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame to recognize individuals and organizations for their significant and lasting contributions to Arizona's wildlife and outdoor heritage.
    • Honoring contributions to Arizona's wildlife and outdoor heritage
      The organization established and organizes the annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame to recognize individuals and organizations for their significant and lasting contributions to Arizona's wildlife and outdoor heritage.
  • Community Garden Events & Tours 3 activities
    • Community Outdoor Events Leadership
      Provides leadership and organizational support for community-based outdoor events, including the creation of the Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival by WFT volunteers in 2004.
    • Organizing community nature festivals
      Volunteers from the organization created the Tres Rios Nature Festival (now Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival).
    • Organizing the Tres Rios Nature Festival
      Volunteers from the organization created the Tres Rios Nature Festival (now Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival) in 2004.
  • Residential Facility Expansion & Renovation 3 activities
    • Developing outdoor recreation facilities
      The organization combined funds from various sources to construct a new events center at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center (BACTC) campus.
    • Developing outdoor recreation facilities
      The organization combined funds to construct a new events center at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center (BACTC) campus.
    • Infrastructure Support for Conservation Recreation
      Secured and combined funding from multiple sources, including remaining funds from the Phoenix Trap and Skeet Club and San Diego Shotgun Sports Association, to construct a new events center at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center campus.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Funds and develops youth scholastic shooting sports programs
      Provided initial funding for shotguns in the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), secured a $900,000 grant from the Midway Foundation to support SCTP teams, and helped finance the construction of a new events center at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center through combined donations.
    • Supporting youth outdoor and wildlife education programs
      The organization co-sponsors the Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Summer Camp, provides oversight for the Mesquite Wildlife Oasis program serving over 3,000 students annually, and provides funding and grants for the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Scholastic Clay Target Program.
    • Supporting youth outdoor and wildlife education programs
      The organization co-sponsors the Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Summer Camp, provides oversight for the Mesquite Wildlife Oasis program serving over 3,000 students annually, and provides funding and grants for the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Scholastic Clay Target Program.
    • Supports youth wildlife and outdoor education programs
      Co-sponsors the Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Summer Camp serving approximately 200 children, supports the Mesquite Wildlife Oasis program reaching over 3,000 students annually across dozens of schools, and helped launch the Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival.
    • Youth Conservation Education Programs
      Supports youth engagement in wildlife conservation through co-sponsoring the Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Summer Camp (serving approximately 200 children), overseeing the Mesquite Wildlife Oasis program (serving dozens of schools and over 3,000 students annually), and supporting the Scholastic Clay Target Program via initial funding and a $900,000 grant from the Midway Foundation.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$190K
Contributions & grants$54K28%
Program service revenue$73K38%
Investment income$1090%
Other revenue$64K
expenses
Total expenses$544K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$468K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$196K
Cash$153K
Investments$43K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$196K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +17.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 9
  • Brittney Boddington — Director
  • John Smeck — Director
  • Larry Voyles — President
  • Mark Ogden — Director
  • Mike Russell — Secretary
  • Richard Sprague — Director
  • Sherman Chu — Treasurer
  • Susan Craig — Director
  • Ty Gray — Director
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • AZ FLY SHOP Partner — Donates 10% of all proceeds on August 20th to support wildlife conservation.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Bob Hirsch joined their Information and Education Branch and was one of the creators of their Wildlife Views television show.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Co-founding and ongoing partner in the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame initiative.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Cooperation with their Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation program and co-sponsorship of the Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Summer Camp.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Official nonprofit partner
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Supports the Arizona Game and Fish Department in wildlife conservation efforts.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Wildlife for Tomorrow is described as the charitable organization of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Works in collaboration with the department.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) Partner — Official nonprofit partner, collaborating to conserve Arizona’s wildlife and connect people with the outdoors.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) Partner — Official nonprofit partner, raising resources and awareness for AZGFD projects that conserve wildlife, restore habitats, and connect people to the outdoors.
  • CANYON COOLERS Partner — Donates 18.20% of all full-price sales from their website on August 20th.
  • Desert Botanical Garden Partner — Serves as the location for the Fly Fishing Film Tour event.
  • MUTNT Gear Partner — Donates 20% of sales on August 20th.
  • Mojab Off-Road Partner — Donates 8.20% of sales on August 20th.
  • Outdoor Writers Association of America Coalition — Bob Hirsch was active in the organization and attended their annual convention.
  • PM Pest Control Partner — Donates 10% of service fees from customers who sign up on August 20th, through December.
  • SKRE Gear Partner — Donates 10% of all SKRE USA website sales on August 20th.
  • The Arizona Republic Partner — Bob Hirsch was a regular outdoor columnist for the publication.
  • The Phoenix Gazette Partner — Bob Hirsch was a regular outdoor columnist for the publication.
  • White Mountain Apache Tribe Partner — Bob Hirsch hosted an annual Fish Camp with the tribe at Christmas Tree Lake.