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PREDATOR MASTERS INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 208201150 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE N61 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · www.predatormasters.com
revenue
$1
expenses
$7K
net assets
$20K
employees
mission · from form 990

EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(c)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. SPECIFICALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY REGARDING PREDATORY ANIMALS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Predator Masters Inc is an online forum community dedicated to predator and varmint hunting, firearms, reloading, and related outdoor activities. The platform serves hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts across the United States, offering discussion forums on topics ranging from electronic and hand calls to optics, night vision, and Second Amendment advocacy. It fosters knowledge exchange among members, from beginners to experienced hunters and law enforcement professionals.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Custom Calls For Sale
Forum for hobbyist call makers to offer handcrafted hunting calls for sale
Predator Hunting Forums
Online discussion boards covering predator hunting techniques, species, and equipment
Reloading & Ammo Forum
Community-driven resource for learning and sharing reloading practices and ammunition development
Second Amendment Forum
Platform for discussing gun rights, legislation, and advocacy efforts to preserve hunting and shooting freedoms
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Online Hunting and Trapping Advocacy Forums 18 activities
    • Advocate for Second Amendment and hunting rights
      Hosts a dedicated Second Amendment forum that provides information on preserving hunting, shooting, and trapping freedoms and includes tools for organizing sportsmen to influence public policy. Also moderates forums on related political topics.
    • Advocate for hunting and Second Amendment rights
      Hosts a Second Amendment Forum that provides information on preserving shooting, hunting, and trapping freedoms and includes tools for organizing sportsmen to influence public policy.
    • Host online forums for predator and varmint hunting
      Operates multiple specialized online forums dedicated to predator hunting, including night calling, trapping, and hunting of specific species such as lions, bears, and small game like prairie dogs and crows. These forums collectively host tens of thousands of threads and hundreds of thousands of messages, providing a platform for discussion and knowledge sharing.
    • Hosting a Second Amendment advocacy forum
      PREDATOR MASTERS INC hosts a "Second Amendment Forum" with 1.8K threads and 12.2K messages, providing information on preserving shooting, hunting, and trapping freedoms, and serving as a tool for organizing sportsmen to influence public policy.
    • Online Forum for Big Game Hunting
      Hosts an online forum for discussions related to big game hunting, covering species such as deer, javelina, turkey, moose, elk, caribou, bear, goats, sheep, and exotics, with 5.6K threads and 51.5K messages.
    • Online Forum for Big Game Hunting
      Manages an online forum for discussing big game hunting, covering species such as deer, javelina, turkey, moose, elk, caribou, bear, goats, sheep, and exotics, with 5.6K threads and 51.5K messages.
    • Online Forum for Big Game Hunting
      Manages an online forum for discussing big game hunting, covering species such as deer, javelina, turkey, moose, elk, caribou, bear, goats, sheep, and exotics, with 5.6K threads and 51.5K messages.
    • Online Forum for Predator Hunting
      Operates an online forum dedicated to predator hunting, featuring 64.3K threads and 762K messages, including specialized sections for night calling, "how-to" information, varmint and small game hunting, large predator calling, and trapping and fur handling.
    • Online Forum for Trapping and Fur Handling
      Manages an online forum specifically for discussing predator trapping and fur handling techniques, containing 4.2K threads and 31.3K messages.
    • Online Forums for Predator Hunting
      Operates an extensive online forum dedicated to predator hunting, featuring 64.3K threads and 762K messages, including specialized sections for night calling, "Predator Hunting 101" how-to guides, varmint and small game hunting, large predator calling, and trapping and fur handling.
    • Online Forums for Predator and Varmint Hunting
      Operates multiple online forums dedicated to various aspects of predator and varmint hunting, including general predator hunting (64.3K threads, 762K messages), night calling (10.3K threads, 103.6K messages), "Predator Hunting 101" (147 threads, 2.6K messages), varmint and small game hunting (8K threads, 82.8K messages), and large predator hunting (4.5K threads, 46.7K messages).
    • Operate online forums for predator and varmint hunting
      Hosts multiple specialized online forums dedicated to predator hunting, including night calling, trapping, and hunting of specific species such as lions, bears, and small game like prairie dogs and crows. These forums collectively contain tens of thousands of threads and hundreds of thousands of messages providing practical hunting knowledge and community discussion.
    • Operating an online forum for big game hunting
      PREDATOR MASTERS INC manages an online forum dedicated to big game hunting, covering species such as deer, javelina, turkey, moose, elk, caribou, bear, goats, sheep, and exotics, with 5.6K threads and 51.5K messages.
    • Operating an online forum for trapping and fur handling
      PREDATOR MASTERS INC operates an online forum specifically for discussing trapping predators and fur handling, which contains 4.2K threads and 31.3K messages.
    • Operating online forums for predator hunting
      PREDATOR MASTERS INC operates an extensive online forum dedicated to predator hunting, featuring 64.3K threads and 762K messages. This includes specialized forums for night calling (10.3K threads, 103.6K messages), "Predator Hunting 101" (147 threads, 2.6K messages), varmint and small game hunting (8K threads, 82.8K messages), and large predator calling (4.5K threads, 46.7K messages).
    • Second Amendment Advocacy Forum
      Operates a "Second Amendment Forum" with 1.8K threads and 12.2K messages, providing information and a platform for organizing sportsmen to influence public policy related to preserving shooting, hunting, and trapping freedoms.
    • Second Amendment Advocacy Forum
      Hosts a "Second Amendment Forum" with 1.8K threads and 12.2K messages, providing information on preserving shooting, hunting, and trapping freedoms, and serving as a tool for organizing sportsmen to influence public policy.
    • Second Amendment Advocacy Forum
      Hosts a "Second Amendment Forum" with 1.8K threads and 12.2K messages, providing information on preserving shooting, hunting, and trapping freedoms, and serving as a tool for organizing sportsmen to influence public policy.
  • Firearms Training & Safety Instruction 2 activities
    • NRA Instructor Certifications
      Holds certifications as an NRA instructor in pistol, rifle, and shotgun, as well as a range officer and chief range officer.
    • Provide firearms training and safety instruction
      Maintains NRA certifications as an instructor in pistol, rifle, and shotgun, as well as range officer and chief range officer credentials, supporting firearms education and safety.
  • Law Enforcement Labor Negotiations 1 activity
    • Provide community moderation and support
      Current and former law enforcement members serve as moderators for Predator Masters to support the community and assist users with issues.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$1100%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$20K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -99.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • DAVID AFFLECK — Director
  • JAMES ONEILL — Director
  • KERRY CARVER — Director
  • MARK WORDEN — Director
  • STU FARISH — Director
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Partner — 30+ year membership in a law enforcement motorcycle club involving national travel and community engagement.
  • Boy Scouts Partner — Competed in small bore competitions through the Boy Scouts.
  • Cummins Partner — Trains Cummins generator technicians.
  • NRA Partner — Competed in NRA competitions and is a certified NRA instructor, range officer, and chief range officer.
  • Predator Masters Partner — SteveM is glad to be a part of the Predator Masters site and crew, indicating an affiliation or membership.
  • Will Craig Partner — Founding member who invited others to join Predator Masters.