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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: March 2024 Expires: March 2026

Wisconsin Waterfowl Association

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(800) 524-8460
Post Office Box 427
Wales, WI, 53183
https://www.wisducks.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Wisconsin Waterfowl Association meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to restore and conserve Wisconsin’s waterfowl and wetland resources; to educate state waterfowlers during their progression from natural resource consumer to steward; and to promote governmental policies that protect Wisconsin’s resources and promote the rights of citizens to hunt."

Year, State Incorporated:
1984, WI

Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA) works to conserve Wisconsin’s waterfowl and wetland resources through habitat restoration, education, legislation, and regulation. WWA reports working directly with Wisconsin landowners and federal, state, county and private agencies when restoring both public and private wetlands, using restoration teams that implement historic-ecosystem based techniques. WWA recruits waterfowl hunters and offers educational seminars on wetland restoration, hunting skills and traditions, and nesting success improvements. WWA reports leading work with the state legislature to find solutions to complex problems associated with waterfowl and wetlands issues.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, Wisconsin Waterfowl Association's program expenses were:

Program services $402,325
Total Program Expenses $402,325

Chief Executive
Bruce Ross, Executive Director

Compensation*
$54,412

Chair of the Board
Bruce Urben

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Department of Natural Resources

Board Size
15

Paid Staff Size
6

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio

Fundraising costs were 26% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $298,756, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Wisconsin Waterfowl Association's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
Other revenue $32,334
Contributions $55,091
Waterfowl Hunters EXPO $59,046
Program service fees and grants $209,557
Event revenue, net $243,665
Total Income $599,693

Programs: 79% Fundraising: 16% Administrative: 5%

Total Income $599,693
Total expenses: $509,339
  Program expenses $402,325
  Fundraising expenses $79,091
  Administrative expenses $27,923
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $90,354
Beginning Net Assets $554,488
Other Changes In Net Assets $1,402
Ending Net Assets $646,244
Total Liabilities $37,642
Total Assets $683,886

Note: In the above financial statements, “other changes in net assets” refers to change in value of beneficial interest in assets held by community foundation.  

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance