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ARIZONA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
MESA, AZ · EIN 860076994 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE D300 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azwildlife.org
revenue
$331K
expenses
$311K
net assets
$1.2M
employees
3
volunteers
92
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

Arizona Wildlife Federation's purpose is to promote and encourage the conservation, propagation, development and management of fish, game and other wildlife; to promote and encourage the wise use, conservation and restoration of waters, land and other natural resources.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Wildlife Federation is an advocacy organization dedicated to conserving Arizona's wildlife and public lands. They work to influence policy, educate the public on conservation issues, and engage individuals in outdoor recreation and advocacy efforts. The organization also recognizes significant contributions to conservation through annual awards.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $20K
    BOW: BECOMING AND OUTDOOR WOMAN PROGRAM AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TEACH OUTDOOR SKILLS TO WOMEN AND OTHERS AND EDUCATES THEM CONCERNING CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES.
  2. #2 $8K
    THE PUBLICATION OF THE AWF NEWSletter KEEPS OUR MEMBERS AND OTHER INFORMED ON CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE ISSUES. OVERALL FEDERATION MEMBERS AND OTHERS TOTAL APPROXIMATELY 12,000.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Aldo Leopold Conservation Awards
Annually recognizes individuals and organizations for significant contributions to Arizona conservation, either for recent achievements or a lifetime of work.
All Afield Hike
An event designed to engage participants in outdoor recreation and foster appreciation for public land use.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Program
A program that provides education and mentorship to individuals, particularly women, in outdoor skills and conservation.
Bridges to BOW (B2B) Program
A program that encourages participation and volunteering in outdoor campouts and conservation projects, often for new participants in outdoor recreation.
Families Afield Event
An event focused on engaging families in outdoor activities like fishing.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Hunter and Trapper Education Programs 8 activities
    • Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program
      Coordinates and hosts biannual weekend workshops using a standardized curriculum to teach women outdoor skills such as hunting, fishing, and camping, fostering deeper engagement with nature and conservation.
    • Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program
      Organizes and hosts two annual weekend workshops using a standardized curriculum from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to teach women outdoor skills such as hunting, fishing, and camping.
    • Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program
      Coordinates and hosts the "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) program, offering two weekend workshops annually in fall and spring using a curriculum developed by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, to teach outdoor skills to women.
    • Conservation education and public engagement programs
      Offers year-round education programs that teach outdoor skills, wildlife conservation, and civic engagement, including how to connect with legislators and participate in conservation projects.
    • Conservation education and public engagement programs
      Offers year-round education programs that teach outdoor skills, wildlife protection, and conservation participation, and includes outreach events, content creation, and administrative support for these initiatives.
    • Conservation education and supporter engagement
      Offers year-round education programs that help supporters protect wildlife, learn about nature, develop outdoor skills, connect with legislators, and participate in conservation projects.
    • Outdoor Skills and Conservation Education Programs
      Offers year-round education programs to help supporters protect wildlife, learn about nature, connect with legislators, gain outdoor skills, and participate in conservation projects, including coordinating and holding "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) workshops twice annually.
    • Outdoor Skills and Conservation Education Programs
      Offers year-round education programs to help supporters protect wildlife, learn about nature, connect with legislators, gain outdoor skills, and participate in conservation projects, including coordinating and holding two annual "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) workshops based on a curriculum from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Pointe.
  • Annual Awards for Conservation and Community Service 5 activities
    • Aldo Leopold Conservation Awards
      Annually recognizes individuals and organizations for significant contributions to conservation in Arizona through the Aldo Leopold Conservation Awards program.
    • Conservation Awards Program
      Annually presents Aldo Leopold Conservation Awards to individuals and organizations for significant contributions to Arizona conservation.
    • Conservation Awards Program
      Annually presents Aldo Leopold Conservation Awards to individuals and organizations for significant contributions to Arizona conservation.
    • Conservation awards program
      Annually recognizes individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions to conservation in Arizona through the Aldo Leopold Conservation Awards.
    • Conservation recognition program
      Annually presents the Aldo Leopold Conservation Awards to individuals and organizations for significant contributions to conservation in Arizona.
  • Environmental & Nature-Focused Member Publications 5 activities
    • Conservation communication and media outreach
      Produces a podcast and distributes a bi-monthly e-newsletter and email updates to share stories about wildlife and conservation, promote events, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy actions.
    • Conservation communications and media outreach
      Produces a podcast featuring stories about Arizona’s wildlife and conservationists, and distributes a bi-monthly e-newsletter and email updates about events, volunteer opportunities, news, and advocacy actions.
    • Podcast production on wildlife and conservation
      Produces a podcast that shares stories about Arizona’s wildlife, wild places, and the people dedicated to conserving them.
    • Wildlife and Conservation Storytelling
      Produces a podcast featuring stories about wildlife, wild places, and people who value them.
    • Wildlife-focused Content Production
      Produces a podcast featuring stories about wildlife, wild places, and people who value them, and distributes a bi-monthly e-newsletter and email updates about events, volunteer opportunities, news, and advocacy issues.
  • Wildlife-Friendly Fencing Modifications 4 activities
    • Habitat Restoration Projects
      Removes old barbed wire fencing in Southern Arizona to improve habitat for pronghorn antelope.
    • Habitat improvement projects
      Conducts on-the-ground conservation work such as removing old barbed wire fencing in Southern Arizona to improve habitat connectivity and safety for pronghorn antelope.
    • Pronghorn habitat restoration
      Conducts on-the-ground conservation work by removing old barbed wire fencing in Southern Arizona to improve wildlife passage and habitat connectivity for pronghorn antelope.
    • Wildlife Habitat Improvement Projects
      Conducts hands-on conservation projects, such as removing old barbed wire fencing in Southern Arizona to improve habitat for pronghorn antelope.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Communication and Outreach
      Distributes a bi-monthly e-newsletter and email updates about events, volunteer opportunities, news, and advocacy issues, and supports general outreach events and content creation.
    • Member communications and outreach
      Distributes a bi-monthly e-newsletter and regular email updates featuring events, volunteer opportunities, conservation news, and advocacy issues.
  • Land & Water Conservation Advocacy 2 activities
    • Historic wildlife policy advocacy
      Played a key role in securing the passage of Referendum No. 314 in 1928, which established a commission-based wildlife management system in Arizona.
    • Wildlife Management System Advocacy
      Secured the passage of Referendum No. 314 in 1928, which established a commission-based wildlife management system in Arizona.
  • Organizational Transparency Reporting 1 activity
    • Organizational impact reporting
      Produces impact reports to document and communicate the outcomes and effectiveness of its conservation and education programs.
  • Nonprofit Board Matching & Development 1 activity
    • Regional governance structure
      Organizes the state into regions aligned with the Arizona Game and Fish Department and assigns Board of Directors members as regional directors to support localized governance and oversight.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Advocacy for Wildlife and Public Lands
      Unites Arizonans and decision-makers to support science-based solutions for conserving wildlife, wildlife habitat, and public lands, and supports other conservation organizations in defending public lands and access.
    • Advocacy for Wildlife and Public Lands Conservation
      Unites Arizonans and decision-makers to support science-based solutions for conserving wildlife, wildlife habitats, and public lands, and supports other conservation organizations in defending public lands and access.
    • Public lands and wildlife advocacy
      Advocates for the conservation of Arizona's wildlife, habitats, and public lands by uniting citizens and decision-makers around science-based policy solutions, and supporting conservation organizations in defending public lands access.
    • Public lands and wildlife advocacy
      Advocates for the conservation of Arizona's wildlife, habitats, and public lands by uniting citizens and decision-makers around science-based solutions and supporting conservation organizations in defending public lands access.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$331K
Contributions & grants$293K89%
Program service revenue$29K9%
Investment income$8K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$311K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$169K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.28M
Cash$177K
Investments$1.10M
Liabilities$48K
Net assets$1.23M
Liquid reserves49.2 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -42.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Scott Garlid Executive Dir. 40 $60K
board members · 10
  • Amanda Moors — Treasurer
  • BEN ALTENEDER — Director
  • BOB VAHLE — NWF REP
  • Brad Powell — President
  • GLEN DICKENS — Vice President
  • Jerry Thorson — Secretary
  • KATHRYN NELSON — Director
  • Steve Clark — Director
  • TRACY STEPHENS — Director
  • VALERIE MORRILL — Director
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • 20 different nonprofit affiliate organizations Network — Network of nonprofit affiliates in Arizona collaborating with AWF on wildlife habitat and public lands management.
  • AWF Board of Directors Partner — Offers one seat on the board to affiliate members to infuse diverse perspectives and maintain collaborative efforts.
  • Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation Funder — Provided a generous donation to support Bridges to BOW.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Partner — Employees serve as volunteer instructors for the "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) workshops.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Government — Aligns regional structure with the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Works with the department and Commissioners to ensure science-based best practices are used in wildlife and habitat management.
  • Arizona Trail Association Partner — Recognized as "Conservation Organization Partner of the Year" for leadership in protection, promotion, and partnerships supporting public lands.
  • Friendly Pines Camp Partner — Hosts "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) weekend workshops at their facility in Prescott, Arizona.
  • National Wildlife Federation Network — Arizona Wildlife Federation became affiliated with the National Wildlife Federation in 1951 as its Arizona representative.
  • National Wildlife Federation Network — State affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation.
  • National Wildlife Federation Partner — Collaborates on public lands advocacy, with staff contributing blog content on shared conservation priorities.
  • U.S. Forest Service Partner — Employees serve as volunteer instructors for the "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) workshops.
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Pointe Partner — The "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) program was started by Christine Thomas, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Resource Management at this university, and Arizona's workshop uses the same curriculum.
  • awf@azwildlife.org Government — Email contact for the Arizona Wildlife Federation.