EIN 13-5643799

Ducks Unlimited

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
772
Year formed
1937
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Ducks Unlimited, Inc. conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and and manages wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. Ducks unlimited,inc. Conserves, restores, and manages wetlands amd associated habitats for north america's waterfowl. Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl.
Related structure
Ducks Unlimited is a parent organization to a group of 4,652 other organizations.
Total revenues
$302,178,704
2023
Total expenses
$291,198,785
2023
Total assets
$342,577,877
2023
Num. employees
772
2023

Program areas at Ducks Unlimited

Ducks Unlimited supports the life cycle of waterfowl in north america by developing, preserving, restoring and maintaining waterfowl habitats. Direct allocations are made to affiliated organizations - Ducks Unlimited canada ($16,250,564) and Ducks Unlimited mexico ($1,302,814).
Ducks Unlimited provides member services to approximately 733,000 total members (including greenwings) through educational membership materials, Ducks Unlimited magazine, conservation brochures, and educational components of fundraising events.
Educating the public about wetlands and waterfowl management is a critical component of sustaining the life cycle needs of migratory waterfowl. Activities include wetlands demonstrations, educational literature, interpretive center, youth programs, and outdoor conservation exhibits.
Ducks Unlimited maintains a public policy presence in Washington, dc because of the critical importance of public policy to maintaining wetlands and ecosystems that support migratory waterfowl.

Who funds Ducks Unlimited

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ducks Unlimited Group ReturnConservation$54,116,725
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)Conservation Projects$2,247,089
The Dunavant FoundationGeneral Operational Support$1,500,000
...and 74 more grants received totalling $64,966,474

Personnel at Ducks Unlimited

NameTitleCompensation
Adam PutnamBoard Member$480,795
E Nichols WileyChief Operating Officer$392,161
Darin BlunckChief Financial Officer$275,550
Zachary HartmanChief Policy Officer$277,229
Amy BatsonChief Fundraising Officer$314,704
...and 23 more key personnel

Financials for Ducks Unlimited

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$268,707,427
Program services$24,426,409
Investment income and dividends$2,368,103
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$2,262,775
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,884,803
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,529,187
Total revenues$302,178,704

Form 990s for Ducks Unlimited

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-02-16990View PDF
2021-062022-05-11990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-09-17990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 10, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $839,064 from Wetlands America Trust
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 61 new grant, including a grant for $54,116,725 from Ducks Unlimited Group Return
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 13, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationAnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Waterfowl Way
Memphis, TN 38120
Metro area
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
County
Shelby County, TN
Website URL
ducks.org/ 
Phone
(901) 758-3825
Facebook page
DucksUnlimited 
Twitter profile
@ducksunlimited 
IRS details
EIN
13-5643799
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1937
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
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