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 primary $14KPRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE CONVERSATION AND ETHICAL SPORT HUNTING THROUGH DISPLAYS AT THE ROSENBRUCH WILDLIFE MUSEUM.
named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Educational Activities Support
Provides financial support to organizations that develop and support hands-on educational activities focused on the beneficial role of ethical sport hunting and its contribution to sustainable wildlife conservation.
Weatherby Hunting and Conservation Award
An annual award recognizing hunters who have ethically taken a varied, difficult, and large number of species, demonstrated significant contributions to wildlife conservation and education, and exhibited high character and sportsmanship. The selection process involves a committee of past winners and a detailed ballot covering hunting accomplishments, conservation efforts, and character.
activities · 8 clusters
what they do
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Conservation and Outdoor Heritage Awards 3 activities
- Administers the Weatherby Hunting and Conservation AwardManages an annual award program that recognizes individuals for contributions to hunting and conservation, including maintaining a permanent selection committee, reviewing and updating a ballot of over 200 hunted species annually, and presenting the award to recipients such as Eduardo Negrete (2024) and historical honorees dating back to 1956.
- Awarding the Weatherby Hunting and Conservation AwardAnnually presents the Weatherby Hunting and Conservation Award to individuals who demonstrate significant contributions to hunting and conservation, with a permanent Selection Committee composed of past award winners. The selection process involves reviewing and updating a list of over 200 hunted species annually for the award ballot.
- Awarding the Weatherby Hunting and Conservation AwardAnnually presents the Weatherby Hunting and Conservation Award to individuals, maintaining a permanent Selection Committee of past award winners and reviewing a list of over 200 hunted species for the ballot.
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Charity Sports & Recreation Tournaments 2 activities
- Conducts fundraising through annual gala auctionHosts an annual gala featuring an auction that raises significant funds—over $1 million in one instance—for distribution as grants to support conservation and educational initiatives.
- Fundraising GalaHosts an annual gala and auction to raise funds, having raised over $1 million through an auction and hosted events attended by corporate sponsors and guests.
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Conservation Grantmaking and Funded Initiatives 2 activities
- Grantmaking for Conservation and EducationSupports conservation efforts and hands-on educational activities through a grants program, raising funds for these grants via an annual gala auction.
- Provides grants to support conservation and educationSupports conservation efforts and hands-on educational activities by funding partner organizations through a grants program, with funding sourced from events like the annual Weatherby Gala auction.
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Conservation Advocacy & Land Protection 1 activity
- Conservation Easement EstablishmentEstablished a 16,000-acre conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer in Texas to protect long-term water quality for San Antonio residents.
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School-Based Educational Programs 1 activity
- Educational Activities SupportSupports hands-on educational activities through partnerships with various organizations.
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Grassland & Habitat Restoration via Regenerative Ranching 1 activity
- Environmental Restoration and ProtectionEngages in environmental restoration by planting nearly 40,000 trees and supporting the protection of bird nesting areas, particularly for sage grouse.
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Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Implements on-the-ground conservation projectsEngages in direct habitat restoration and protection efforts, including planting nearly 40,000 trees and supporting bird nesting areas, particularly for sage grouse.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Advocates for land and water conservation through easementsEstablishes large-scale conservation easements, such as a 16,000-acre easement over the Edwards Aquifer in Texas, to ensure long-term protection of critical water resources.
- Grantmaking for Conservation EffortsSupports conservation efforts through a grants program, funding various organizations and initiatives such as tree planting and protection of bird nesting areas.
- Grantmaking for Conservation EffortsSupports conservation efforts through a grants program, funding various organizations and projects.
- Hosting Fundraising GalasOrganizes annual fundraising galas and auctions, such as the Weatherby Gala, to raise funds for its grant programs and other activities.
- Supporting Educational ActivitiesSupports hands-on educational activities through partnerships with various organizations and assists in Hunter and Trapper Education courses.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$481K
Contributions & grants$184K38%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$100K21%
Other revenue$197K
expenses
Total expenses$435K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$288K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.04M
Cash$573K
Investments$1.45M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.04M
Liquid reserves56.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +85.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 20
- ALAN SACKMAN — DIRECTOR
- ALEXANDER EGOROV — DIRECTOR
- BRAD BLACK — DIRECTOR
- BUCK WOODRUFF — DIRECTOR
- BYRON SADLER — DIRECTOR
- C J SIBERT — DIRECTOR
- CRAIG WILLIS — DIRECTOR
- DAN CABELA — DIRECTOR
- DENISE WELKER — DIRECTOR
- DENNIS ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
- DR GERALD WARNOCK — DIRECTOR
- JAY LINK — DIRECTOR
- JIM SHOCKEY — DIRECTOR
- LORI CLEM — DIRECTOR
- MARK HAMPTON — DIRECTOR
- MIKE ROGERS SR — DIRECTOR
- REX BAKER — DIRECTOR
- RICARDO LONGORIA — DIRECTOR
- TOM HAMMOND — DIRECTOR
- WAYNE LAPIERRE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Arizona Game & Fish Partner — Supported through grants and collaborative efforts in wildlife conservation.
- Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Partner — Supported through grants and collaborative efforts in wildlife conservation.
- Bank of America Funder — Provided a $5,000 loan to Roy Weatherby to start Weatherby, Inc.
- Big Brothers Partner — Longtime volunteer supporting at-risk children.
- Brush Country Studios Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Weatherby Foundation International Inc
- Cabela Family Foundation Partner — Collaborates on conservation efforts.
- Conservation Force Partner — Supported through grants and collaborative efforts in wildlife conservation.
- JW Marriott Partner — Hosted the 2026 Hunting and Conservation Award Dinner.
- Junior Achievement Partner — Served on the board and volunteered with the organization.
- Kingham Safaris Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Weatherby Foundation International Inc
- Music City Center Partner — Planned venue for the 2027 gala.
- Omni Partner — Hosted the 2026 Hunting and Conservation Award Dinner.
- Pennsylvania Game Commission Partner — Volunteered to assist in Hunter and Trapper Education courses.
- Pheasants Forever Partner — Supported through grants and collaborative efforts in wildlife conservation.
- Safari Club International Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Weatherby Foundation International Inc
- Safari Club International, California Partner — Supported through grants and collaborative efforts in wildlife conservation.
- Thomas J. Hammond Partner — Recipient of the Weatherby Award in 2012 for lifetime achievement in hunting and conservation.
- York College of Pennsylvania Partner — Long-time trustee and supporter of the institution.