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 primary $11KYOUTH HUNTS AND SEMINARS
named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
18A Project
A large-scale wildlife improvement project covering approximately 500,000 acres to restore prime wildlife habitat in Unit 18A, benefiting deer, antelope, and elk.
Adopt-A-Ranch Program
Volunteer program in partnership with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to maintain and enhance public access and complete wildlife habitat improvement projects on ranches.
Habitat Restoration and Improvement
Aggressive slate of activities focused on improving browse conditions, removing fencing that impacts wildlife movement, and enhancing water availability for deer.
Special Deer Tag Raffle
Raffle for special Arizona Mule Deer and Coues Whitetail tags, with proceeds benefiting conservation projects for these deer species.
Water Development Projects
Projects to improve and maintain existing water sources and build additional needed waters for deer, including installing polypipe, storage tanks, troughs, and solar pumps.
Youth Camps
Programs providing young hunters with opportunities to experience hunting, learn about nature, and develop stewardship skills.
activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 11
- Administer special hunting tag awards Special Big Game Tag RafflesAwards special big game hunting tags for Coues Whitetail and Mule Deer through raffles, allowing winners to hunt during a designated period (e.g., August 15, 2026 – August 14, 2027).
- Awarding special big game tags Special Big Game Tag RafflesAwards special big game tags for Coues Whitetail and Mule Deer, allowing winners to hunt during specific periods.
- Fund conservation projects for deer populations through raffles Special Big Game Tag RafflesUses proceeds from raffle ticket sales to fund conservation initiatives for Arizona's Mule Deer and Coues Whitetail populations, including habitat improvement and water development projects.
- Funding and executing deer conservation projects Special Big Game Tag RafflesRaises funds through raffles and auctions to support conservation projects for deer populations in Arizona. These projects include purchasing and installing water infrastructure like polypipe, storage tanks, troughs, and wildlife drinkers, as well as delivering water and redeveloping dirt tanks.
- Funding deer conservation projects through raffles and auctions Special Big Game Tag RafflesRaises funds for deer conservation in Arizona through raffle proceeds and high-value auctions, including the sale of special big game hunting tags; raised $283,400 for Arizona deer and auctioned a Mule Deer commissioner’s tag for $225,000 in 2020.
- Install and maintain wildlife water infrastructureProcures and installs critical water infrastructure for wildlife, including over 45.5 miles of polypipe, 24 3,000-gallon storage tanks, 15 500-gallon troughs, 6 Rainmaker drinkers, and 15 solar pumps; volunteers have installed 26 new drinkers, over 54 miles of polypipe, and 45,000 gallons of water storage.
- Installing and maintaining wildlife water infrastructureDirectly supports deer populations by purchasing and installing water delivery and storage systems across Arizona, including over 45.5 miles of polypipe, 24 3,000-gallon storage tanks, 15 500-gallon troughs, 6 Rainmaker drinkers, and 15 solar pumps; volunteers installed over 54 miles of polypipe, 45,000 gallons of storage, and 26 new drinkers and troughs.
- Operating youth hunting camps and education programs Youth and Adult Hunting Education ProgramsOrganizes youth camps that teach hunting skills and provide mentorship to young hunters, including providing meals, snacks, and merchandise during these events.
- Organize youth hunting camps with educational programming Youth and Adult Hunting Education ProgramsHosts youth camps that teach hunting skills and provide mentorship to young hunters, including meals, snacks, and merchandise during the events.
- Organizing youth hunting camps Youth and Adult Hunting Education ProgramsOrganizes youth camps that provide meals, snacks, merchandise, and guidance to young hunters, teaching them hunting skills.
- Raise and allocate funds for deer conservation Special Big Game Tag RafflesHas raised significant funds for deer conservation, including $283,400 specifically for Arizona's deer and $225,000 from the auction of a Commissioner’s Mule Deer tag in 2020, supporting habitat and population initiatives.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy and recognition in deer conservation Conservation and Outdoor Heritage AwardsRecognizes individuals for contributions to deer conservation through annual awards such as the Jamison Award and the Andrew Kimmerle Award, presented at the organization’s 2026 Banquet.
- Recognize conservation contributors through awards Conservation and Outdoor Heritage AwardsPresents annual awards such as the Jamison Award and Andrew Kimmerle Award to individuals who have made significant contributions to conservation, as seen at the 2026 Banquet.
strategies · 18
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Community-supported conservation model community-supported conservation unique to this orgThe organization sustains its conservation projects through public support and participation in events, relying on community engagement as a primary funding and mobilization mechanism.
- Community-supported conservation model community-supported conservation unique to this orgRelies on public engagement through events, memberships, and donations to fund and sustain conservation work, building a broad base of community support as a foundation for long-term environmental stewardship.
- Fundraising for conservation through raffles conservation_funding_through_raffles unique to this orgRaises funds for species-specific conservation projects, particularly for deer, by conducting raffles for special big game tags, ensuring that 100% of ticket sales for each species directly support conservation efforts for that species through the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
- Habitat restoration and improvement habitat restoration unique to this orgThe organization actively enhances wildlife habitat for deer, antelope, and elk by improving browse conditions, removing barriers like fencing, and developing water sources across key areas such as Unit 18A, directly supporting population recovery and sustainability.
- Habitat restoration and improvement habitat restoration unique to this orgThe organization improves wildlife habitat for deer, elk, and antelope by enhancing browse conditions, removing barriers like fencing, increasing water availability, and implementing large-scale restoration projects across key areas such as Unit 18A.
- Habitat restoration and improvement habitat_restoration_and_improvement unique to this orgEnhances wildlife habitat, specifically for deer, antelope, and elk, by improving browse conditions, removing fencing to facilitate wildlife movement, and developing water sources to support healthy populations.
- Inclusive engagement for broader conservation support inclusive engagement unique to this orgSeeks to broaden participation in deer conservation by welcoming all individuals interested in Arizona’s deer herds, aiming to diversify and expand the conservation constituency.
- Organizational growth and strategic partnerships organizational_development unique to this orgExpands its reach and impact by establishing new chapters and forming affiliations with other organizations to broaden support for Arizona's deer herds.
- Organizational growth through chapters and partnerships organizational growth and partnerships unique to this orgExpands reach and impact by establishing new local chapters and forming affiliations with other organizations, increasing capacity for advocacy and conservation action.
- Organizational growth through chapters and partnerships organizational growth and partnerships unique to this orgThe organization expands its reach and impact by establishing new local chapters and forming affiliations with other groups, increasing capacity for conservation and advocacy.
- Raffle-based conservation funding conservation funding through raffles unique to this orgThe organization channels 100% of raffle ticket sales for special big game tags directly to the Arizona Game and Fish Department to fund species-specific conservation projects, leveraging public participation in raffles as a primary funding mechanism.
- Raffle-based conservation funding conservation funding through raffles unique to this orgThe organization raises funds specifically for deer and big game conservation by conducting raffles for special hunting tags, with 100% of species-specific ticket sales directed to the Arizona Game and Fish Department to finance targeted conservation initiatives.
- State-level advocacy and coordination for deer herd recovery state-level advocacy and coordination unique to this orgThe organization acts as a central catalyst and coordinator for statewide efforts to restore and sustain Arizona’s deer populations, leveraging partnerships and strategic oversight to guide conservation action.
- State-level advocacy and coordination for deer herd restoration state_level_coordination unique to this orgActs as a central catalyst and overseer for efforts aimed at restoring deer herds across Arizona, coordinating various initiatives and stakeholders.
- State-level advocacy and coordination for deer restoration state-level advocacy and coordination unique to this orgActs as a central catalyst and coordinating body for statewide efforts to restore Arizona’s deer herds, aligning conservation initiatives and leveraging organizational influence to drive systemic change.
- Youth and family engagement through experiential hunting experiential learning unique to this orgConnects youth with nature and promotes family bonding by providing structured hunting experiences, using outdoor participation as a tool for conservation education and long-term stewardship development.
- Youth and family engagement through experiential hunting experiential learning unique to this orgThe organization connects youth with nature and promotes family bonding by providing structured hunting experiences that foster conservation values through direct, hands-on engagement with wildlife and the outdoors.
- Youth engagement through experiential learning experiential_learning unique to this orgConnects youth with nature and fosters family bonding by providing hunting experiences, aiming to cultivate an appreciation for wildlife and conservation.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$260K
Contributions & grants$127K49%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$134K
expenses
Total expenses$258K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$381K
Cash$315K
Investments$0
Liabilities$63K
Net assets$318K
Liquid reserves14.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 19
- BEN MILLS — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN FAGOTTI — DIRECTOR
- DAVE BRUNS — VICE PRESIDE
- DOMENICK LOPANO — DIRECTOR
- DON MCDOWELL SR — PRESIDENT
- GIL MILLS — SECRETARY
- JARED STUBBS — DIRECTOR
- JIM LAWRENCE — DIRECTOR
- JOE ALLEN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN TUTER — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN ONNEN — DIRECTOR
- MARK BOOL — PAST PRESIDE
- MASON MCDOWELL — DIRECTOR
- MIKE GLASER — DIRERECTOR
- RANDY STALCUP — DIRECTOR
- ROSEMARY VOGT — DIRECTOR
- STEVE SUTHERLAND — TREASURER
- TRACEY MARTIN — ADMINISTRATO
- TYSON STUHR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Arizona Antelope Foundation Partner — Works with to help fund the 18A Project.
- Arizona Game & Fish Department Government — Awards special big game tags and receives 100% of funds collected from raffle ticket sales for conservation projects.
- Arizona Game and Fish Commissioner Government — Receives proceeds from the Commissioner's Tag for Mule Deer as a main source of revenue for the 18A Project.
- Arizona Game and Fish Department Government — Received over $63,000 from a federal program for Arizona Deer Association volunteer efforts.
- Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Partnered on guiding management programs for Coues' Deer.
- Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Works with the Department's Landowner Relations Program and Public Access Coordinator to manage recreational use and public access.
- Boy Scouts of America Partner — Oversees habitat enhancement projects involving the Boy Scouts of America, introducing youth to land stewardship.
- Mule Deer Foundation Partner — Collaborates on funding the 18A Project and co-auctioned a Commissioner's Tag.
- Pheasants Forever Partner — Works with to help fund the 18A Project.
- Quail Unlimited Partner — Works with to help fund the 18A Project.