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ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP
MESA, AZ · EIN 237259499 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE D34 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.adbss.org
revenue
$529K
expenses
$508K
net assets
$1.3M
employees
0
volunteers
13
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE MANAGEMENT OF BIGHORN SHEEP TO INCREASE THEIR POPULATION IN THE STATE. THE GOAL IS TO ESTABLISH VITAL SELF-SUSTAINING BIGHORN SHEEP POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT ALL SUITABLE HISTORIC RANGES. THE SOCIETY DEVELOPS WATERS IN SHEEP AREAS AND CONDUCTS A SEMINAR FOR HUNTERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society is dedicated to conserving and enhancing Desert and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep populations in Arizona. The organization uses science, advocacy, and hands-on conservation projects, including waterhole development and sheep transplants, to protect these animals and their habitats. They partner with the Arizona Game and Fish Department and engage a community of hunters and conservationists.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $13K
    THE ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY PUBLISHES AND MAILS A NEWSLETTER EACH CALENDAR QUARTER TO EDUCATE MEMBERS ABOUT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.
  2. #2 $20K
    THE ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY CONDUCTS A HUNTER CLINIC AND RAM RECOGNITION DINNER FOR ARIZONA SHEEP TAG HOLDERS TO EDUCATE THEM PRIOR TO THEIR HUNTS. THE OBJECTIVE IS FOR HUNTERS TO HARVEST OLDER RAMS.
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Bighorn Sheep Transplants
Initiatives to relocate bighorn sheep to new areas to help restore and protect populations.
Waterhole Development
Projects focused on restoring and protecting bighorn sheep through the development of water sources.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Species-Specific Wildlife Conservation 8 activities
    • Bighorn Sheep Population Restoration and Protection
      Restores and protects bighorn sheep populations across Arizona through water projects, habitat work, and science-based conservation, having grown populations fivefold since 1967.
    • Bighorn Sheep Population Restoration and Protection
      Restores and protects bighorn sheep populations across Arizona through water projects, habitat work, and science-based conservation, having grown populations fivefold since 1967.
    • Bighorn sheep population restoration and protection
      Has protected and restored bighorn sheep populations in Arizona since 1967, resulting in a fivefold increase in population size through sustained conservation efforts.
    • Bighorn sheep population restoration and protection
      Has protected and restored bighorn sheep populations in Arizona since 1967, resulting in a fivefold increase in population size through sustained conservation efforts.
    • Science-based conservation initiatives
      Applies scientific research and data-driven strategies to guide bighorn sheep conservation and management actions in Arizona.
    • Science-based conservation programs
      Conducts and applies science-based research and monitoring to guide effective bighorn sheep conservation strategies in Arizona.
    • Water and habitat restoration projects
      Implements water development and habitat improvement projects to support bighorn sheep survival and range expansion across Arizona.
    • Water and habitat restoration projects
      Implements water development and habitat improvement projects to support bighorn sheep survival and range expansion across Arizona.
  • Environmental Monitoring & Data Mapping 4 activities
    • Member Engagement for Conservation
      Unites over 1,100 members, including hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservationists, to support the protection of Arizona's bighorn sheep.
    • Member Engagement for Conservation
      Unites over 1,100 members, including hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservationists, to support the protection of Arizona's bighorn sheep.
    • Member and public engagement for conservation
      Unites over 1,100 members—including hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservationists—to support bighorn sheep protection through collective action and advocacy.
    • Member engagement and coalition building
      Unites over 1,100 members—including hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservationists—to support bighorn sheep protection through collective action and advocacy.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$529K
Contributions & grants$376K71%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$48K9%
Other revenue$105K
expenses
Total expenses$508K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.26M
Cash$198K
Investments$1.04M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.26M
Liquid reserves29.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +11.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 13
  • BLAINE DOMINY — PAST PRESIDE
  • BRAD REMFREY — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN DOLAN — DIRECTOR
  • DARRELL DRISCOL — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID MCCASLAND — TREASURER
  • ERIC HUNT — DIRECTOR
  • GIL MILLS JR — VICE PRESIDE
  • GREG KOONS — DIRECTOR
  • JACK LUFFY — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD SCHUETTE — PRESIDENT
  • RON YEE — DIRECTOR
  • SAM GORTON — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM DAVIS — SECRETARY
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Works closely with the department to grow sheep populations.