Nonprofit · EIN 23-7259499
ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · MESA, AZ 85277
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $454,383 | $392,089 | $62,294 | $1,422,356 | $73,609 | $1,348,747 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $338,073 | $351,036 | -$12,963 | $1,299,647 | $20,388 | $1,279,259 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $149,334
- Membership dues
- $30,950
- Program service revenue
- $28,250
- Investment income
- $103,641
- Net income from fundraising events
- $181,115
- Net income from gaming
- -$13,233
- Other revenue
- $173,158
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $80,916
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,620
- Accounting fees
- $25,103
- Occupancy
- $3,133
- Travel
- $30,675
- Depreciation
- $2,554
- Program services (functional)
- $263,821
- Management and general (functional)
- $106,470
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,798
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,299,647
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,422,356
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $73,609
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,348,747
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $41,733
- Publicly traded securities
- $798,245
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,348,747
- Gross receipts
- $2,278,406
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Baehre | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sam Gorton | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David McCasland | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Eric Hunt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| William Davis | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brad Remfrey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Aufrance | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Hallof | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Dieringer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Hervert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Parsons | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Wiley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Martin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William C Davis | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| TJ Baehre | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Sam Gorton | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| David McCasland | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Gill Mills | Past President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sam Dieringer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Darrell Driscoll | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Eric Hunt | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Greg Koons | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jack Luffy | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Martin | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Brad Remfrey | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| David Wiley | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 21705, MESA, AZ 85277-1705
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Chris Parsons, PO Box 21705, Mesa, AZ 85277
- Signed the 990
- Chris Parsons, Treasurer
- Phone
- (480) 854-8950
- Website
- adbss.org
- Return prepared by
- Stevenson CPA LLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- The Society conducted its annual Ram Recognition dinner, and Youth and Sheep Hunters Clinics, providing vital information about Arizona bighorn sheep to 120 tag holders and their hunting partners. The clinic speakers discuss successful and ethical hunting methods, necessary equipment, and expected terrain and habitat. The clinic is conducted free of charge to tag holders and the general public.Expenses $146,129 · grants $20,150 · revenue $28,250
- Expenses $117,692
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7259499
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D34)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,422,356
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,278,406
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $454,383 | $392,089 | $1,422,356 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $338,073 | $351,036 | $1,299,647 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $393,812 | $276,869 | $1,183,654 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7259499).
Questions about ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY INC is 23-7259499.
- Is ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Chris Parsons.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $454,383, expenses of $392,089 and total assets of $1,422,356 at year end.
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