Nonprofit · EIN 53-0259796
DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BISMARCK, ND 58504
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $23,616,795 | $25,217,504 | -$1,600,709 | $38,127,265 | $5,180,858 | $32,946,407 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $27,086,781 | $21,828,062 | $5,258,719 | $38,019,985 | $5,349,926 | $32,670,059 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $22,679,458
- of which government grants
- $671,656
- Membership dues
- $822,012
- Program service revenue
- $607,163
- Investment income
- $160,268
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$423,506
- Net income from fundraising events
- $169,906
- Other revenue
- $169,906
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $672,988
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,883,149
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,707,056
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,783,434
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $50,299
- Accounting fees
- $31,638
- Occupancy
- $140,812
- Travel
- $1,797,619
- Depreciation
- $671,073
- Program services (functional)
- $21,589,458
- Management and general (functional)
- $363,019
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,265,027
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $38,019,985
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,127,265
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,180,858
- Net assets, end of year
- $32,946,407
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,903,094
- Publicly traded securities
- $23,307,447
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $17,204,011
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,742,396
- Gross unrelated business income
- $468,887
- Gross receipts
- $31,490,385
- Employees
- 94
- Volunteers
- 5,500
- Year formed
- 1935
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Petrie | CEO until Feb Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $370,395 | $48,905 |
| Jason Tharpe -Chief Development | Officer until Feb/CEO as of March Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $242,890 | $41,254 |
| Frank Rohwer | President Officer | 50 | $230,980 | $40,540 |
| Joel Brice | Chief Conservation Officer Key employee | 45 | $205,768 | $39,027 |
| Jeff Howell | VP of Major Gifts Highest-paid employee | 45 | $203,934 | $38,917 |
| Tim Beckler | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 50 | $199,217 | $38,634 |
| John Devney | Chief Policy Officer Key employee | 45 | $197,225 | $38,514 |
| Todd Burns | VP of Major Gifts Highest-paid employee | 45 | $179,933 | $37,477 |
| Scott Terning | VP of Events Highest-paid employee | 45 | $168,122 | $36,768 |
| John Davis | Sr. VP of Development Highest-paid employee | 45 | $182,663 | $21,248 |
| Bryan Leach | Director of Events Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,477 | $35,410 |
| George C Freeman III | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Dunlap | Vice Chair/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert B Trainer Jr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angus R Cooper III | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
19 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Somes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charles A Elcan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David K Welles Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Don Valentine | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| W Frank McCreight | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Geoff Shepstone | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Greg Twardowski | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Bebo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John W Childs | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John H Dobbs Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Mooney | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Patrick J Rothwell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Peek Garlington III | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert E Bartels Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rosemary McIlhenny | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sprague Richardson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Timothy B Robertson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tucker Knight | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| William M Yandell III | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 38 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Petrie | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $351,106 | $46,666 |
| Jason Tharpe | Chief Development Officer Officer | 40 | $241,696 | $40,101 |
| Frank Rohwer | President Officer | 50 | $215,939 | $38,556 |
| Joel Brice | Chief Conservation Officer Officer | 45 | $192,379 | $37,142 |
| John Davis | Sr. VP of Development Officer | 45 | $204,965 | $22,177 |
| John Devney | Chief Policy Officer Officer | 45 | $187,755 | $36,865 |
| Jeff Howell | VP of Major Gifts Officer | 45 | $186,136 | $36,768 |
| Tim Beckler | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 50 | $183,993 | $36,639 |
| Todd Burns | VP of Major Gifts Officer | 45 | $164,418 | $35,465 |
| Chris Nicoli | Waterfowl Scientist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,103 | $33,526 |
| Becky Sicble | VP of Operations Officer | 40 | $129,191 | $33,351 |
| Scott Terning | VP of Events Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,377 | $33,122 |
| Bryan Leach | Sr. Development Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,182 | $33,111 |
| Cyrus Baird | Sr. Director of Gov't Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,278 | $33,056 |
| Brad Heidel | Sr. Director of Corporate Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,231 | $32,933 |
| Michael Mooney | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George C Freeman III | Vice Chair/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert B Trainer Jr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert E Bartels Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dick Carmical | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angus R Cooper III | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John H Dobbs Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles A Elcan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Bordelon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John W Childs | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John S Dale | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Dunlap | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tucker Knight | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| W Frank McCreight | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sprague Richardson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick J Rothwell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Wells | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rosemary McIlhenny | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Moore | Director until Feb 2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy B Robertson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ariel Somes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Valentine | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| William M Yandell III | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1412 BASIN AVE, BISMARCK, ND 58504-6923
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jason Tharpe, 1412 Basin Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504
- Signed the 990
- Tim Beckler, CFO
- Phone
- (701) 222-8857
- Website
- www.deltawaterfowl.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
The Delta Waterfowl Foundation's mission is to "Produce ducks and secure the future of waterfowl hunting."
Program accomplishments
- Waterfowl Conservation Programs- Includes unique conservation program initiatives in the US and Canada such as the Working Wetlands Program. Programs are achieved through the use of various tools including Communications, Research, Demonstration and Outreach. Intensive Management includes initiatives such as Predator Management, Habitat Initiatives and Henhouses. Intensive Management Programs are also achieved through a variety of tools such as Communications, Research, Demonstration and Outreach. The outcome of both traditional conservation programs and intensive management program are to increase waterfowl and conservation of the resource in the US and Canada. Waterfowl Conservation Programs also include the Waterfowl Heritage Funds Program Initiative or Local Chapter Programs. A portion of funds generated at the chapter level are returned to the chapter to do local projects within their region. Projects include youth hunts, henhouses, scholarships and a variety of programs which help local communities.Expenses $14,021,939 · grants $672,988 · revenue $394,656
- Hunter Programs - Includes Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Hunting Outreach. The initiatives used in hunter recruitment include First Hunt and Delta Waterfowls - Waterfowling Initiative programs. Both of these initiatives are accomplished via a wide range of tools including Communication, Research, Demonstration, Outreach and Volunteer Delivery. The outcome for these programs are to recruit new hunters, attract hunters back to the tradition, retain hunters and protect the rights of hunters which include access issues and gun control issues throughout the US and Canada. Also included is Waterfowl Heritage Funds Program Initiative or Local Chapter Programs. A portion of funds generated at the chapter level are returned to the chapter to do local projects within their region. Projects include youth hunts, henhouses, scholarships and a variety of programs which help local communities.Expenses $7,567,519 · revenue $212,507
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 53-0259796
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30)
- Group exemption
- 1089 (85 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,127,265
- Income (IRS master file)
- $31,490,385
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $23,616,795 | $25,217,504 | $38,127,265 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $27,086,781 | $21,828,062 | $38,019,985 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $23,458,299 | $17,985,940 | $30,410,605 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | February 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2019 | – | – | – | 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 53-0259796).
Questions about DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION is 53-0259796.
- Is DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION 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 DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jason Tharpe.
- Who are the officers and directors of DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 34 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $370,395 (Scott Petrie, CEO until Feb).
- How much revenue does DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,616,795, expenses of $25,217,504 and total assets of $38,127,265 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (85)
- MINNESOTA SOUTH EAST REGIONCHAPTERS OF DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDAT EIN 26-0226101 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990 for 2025
- MINNESOTA NORTH EAST REGIONCHAPTERS OF DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDAT EIN 26-0226156 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990 for 2025
- MICHIGAN CHAPTERS OF DELTAWATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 26-0225552 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 33-4978441 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2024
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 41-4653255 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NORTHWEST INDIANA CHAPTER OF DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 83-0627734 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2024
- SULLIVAN COUNTY CHAPTER OF DELTA WATERFOWL EIN 27-4794062 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2024
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 41-5056498 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2025
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 41-5003537 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2025
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 39-2186802 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2024
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 33-5059981 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2024
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 33-4740708 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2025
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 33-4635290 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ALASKA CHAPTER OF DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 26-2865890 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2024
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 33-4579747 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2024
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 41-4924795 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2025
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 41-4626215 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2025
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 41-4926027 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2025
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 33-4905886 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2024
- DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION EIN 39-2693275 · BISMARCK, ND · last filed 990-N for 2024
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- MINNESOTA NORTH EAST REGIONCHAPTERS OF DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDAT EIN 26-0226156 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SOUTHERN INDIANA CHAPTER OF DELTA WATERFOWL EIN 84-4222293 · last filed 990-N for 2024