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Arizona Big Game Super Raffle Inc
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 260191335 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D122 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$889K
net assets
$726K
employees
0
volunteers
11
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

The organization's mission is to raise funds through a raffle for wildlife conservation and habitat improvements benefiting big game in Arizona.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization that conducts a raffle to raise funds for wildlife conservation in Arizona. Proceeds from special big game tag sales support habitat improvement and species conservation through the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The raffle offers hunting-related prizes and is open to non-residents who purchase tickets while physically present in Arizona.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Big Game Super Raffle
Raffle program offering special big game hunting tags for species including elk, mule deer, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, and turkey; supports conservation through the Arizona Game and Fish Department
Bonus and Incentive Hunts
Offers additional raffle prizes including out-of-state elk hunts, guided hunts, and hunting packages to incentivize participation
Special Big Game Tag Program
Issues Arizona Special Big Game Tags through raffle; proceeds fund species-specific conservation efforts as mandated by state statutes
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Big Game Tag Raffle Fundraising 4 activities
    • Administers species-specific raffles to fund wildlife conservation
      Directs 100% of ticket sale revenue from raffles for specific big game species to conservation efforts for those species, in compliance with Arizona statutes and rules, ensuring all funds go directly to conservation without administrative deductions.
    • Fundraising through Special Big Game Tag Raffles
      Raises funds for wildlife conservation and habitat improvement by raffling special big game tags for various Arizona species, including Turkey, Pronghorn, Mule Deer, Mountain Lion, Javelina, Elk, Desert Bighorn Sheep, and Coues Whitetail. Since 2006, the organization has raised over $12.8 million through this program, with all ticket sale revenue directed to species-specific conservation efforts.
    • Raises and distributes funds for wildlife habitat and conservation
      Raises funds through raffles, the "Big Game Hero" partnership, and other fundraising efforts, directing proceeds to wildlife habitat improvement and conservation work; has raised $12,858,345 in special tag funds since inception, including $949,460 in 2025, and supports the Habitat Partnership Committee Program.
    • Secures and awards special big game tags for conservation fundraising
      Has been awarded special big game tags for ten Arizona species since 2006 through the Arizona Game and Fish Commission's program, including specific tags for Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lion, Javelina, Coues Whitetail, and Turkey for the 2025-2026 season, which are used to generate conservation funds.
  • Conservation Grantmaking & Direct Habitat Restoration 1 activity
    • Ancillary Fundraising for Operational Costs
      Conducts additional fundraising efforts, such as the "Big Game Hero" partnership, and secures sponsor contributions to cover administrative and operational expenses. This ensures that 100% of the revenue from species-specific raffle ticket sales can be directed to conservation efforts, with all board labor provided voluntarily.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operates raffle program with volunteer governance and external funding for overhead
      Runs the raffle program without deducting administrative costs from species-specific ticket sales by covering operational expenses through ancillary fundraising and sponsor contributions, with all board labor provided voluntarily.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.36M
Contributions & grants$580K43%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6700%
Other revenue$780K
expenses
Total expenses$889K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$14K
Grants paid out$731K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$783K
Cash$751K
Investments$0
Liabilities$58K
Net assets$726K
Liquid reserves10.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +48.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Charlie Kelly Treasurer 0 $7K
Tracy Unmacht Treasurer-Elect 5 $7K
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Arizona Game & Fish Department Government — Issues hunting tags to raffle winners upon completion of required paperwork and license purchase.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Government — Receives all funds raised, which are then managed for species-specific habitat projects.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Receives 100% of funds from Arizona Special Big Game Tag sales for distribution via its Habitat Partnership Committee Program to support wildlife conservation.
  • Arizona Habitat Partnership Committee Partner — Manages funds raised for each species to support habitat conservation projects.
  • Conservation First USA Network — Operates as AZ Big Game Super Raffle dba Conservation First USA.
  • Conservation First USA Partner — Arizona Big Game Super Raffle is featured on Conservation First USA's "Winners Circle" page.
  • Conservation First USA Partner — Arizona Big Game Super Raffle is mentioned in conjunction with Conservation First USA on a page detailing raffle rules.