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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3710407

OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · YORK, SC 29745

Financials

$700K$671K2023$1.1M$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,122,381$1,021,855$100,526$352,343$164,169$188,174
December 31, 2023990$700,443$671,008$29,435$137,911$66,279$71,632
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,107,112
of which government grants
$959,685
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$15,269

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$95,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$102,268
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$10,815
Accounting fees
$12,068
Travel
$18,267
Program services (functional)
$975,339
Management and general (functional)
$45,716
Fundraising (functional)
$800

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$147,911
Total assets, end of year
$352,343
Total liabilities, end of year
$164,169
Net assets, end of year
$188,174
Net assets without donor restrictions
$72,399
Net assets with donor restrictions
$115,775
Gross receipts
$1,122,381
Employees
1
Volunteers
8
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
CT

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES CURCURUTOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$95,000
TIM BRANDTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JULIE GOLOBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JIM MAHONEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DAVE MILESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
PETER CHURCHBOURNEBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JENIFER WISNIEWSKIBOARD VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JOHN BLOOMTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
PATRICK SHAYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JAMES CURCURUTOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$87,083$13,829
PETER CHURCHBOURNECHAIR PERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JENIFER WISNIEWSKIVICE-CHAIR PERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOHN BLOOMTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PATRICK SHAYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ERIC MORRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHUCK WAHRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM MAHONEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHELLE SCHEUERMANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2150 ASHE RD, YORK, SC 29745-8541
In care of
% JAMES CURCURUTO
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
PO Box 1043, Middlebury CT 06762
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JAMES CURCURUTO, 10 STONINGTON COURT, MIDDLEBURY, CT 06762
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Jim Curcuruto, PO Box 1043, Middlebury CT 06762
Signed the 990
JAMES CURCURUTO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(203) 450-7202
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Mission

TO USE RESEARCH BASED COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS TO RECRUIT THE NEXT GENERATION OF HUNTERS, ANGLERS, TRAPPERS AND SHOOTERS (HATS) AND PROMOTE THE FACT THAT HATS ARE THE PRIMARY FUNDERS AND STEWARDS OF LAND, FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN AMERICA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: GRANT RECEIVED FROM USFWS /AFWA (ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES) TO DEVELOP RADIO AND TELEVISION PSAS THAT INFORM THE GENERAL POPULATION ON HOW HUNTERS AND TARGET SHOOTERS ARE PRIMARY FUNDERS OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN AMERICA.
    Expenses $317,369
  • RESEARCH PROJECT: YOUTH FISHING PROGRAMS. GRANT RECEIVED FROM USFWS / AFWA (ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES) TO QUANTIFY THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH FISHING PROGRAMS FOR LONG TERM RECRUITMENT AND PARTICIPATION.
    Expenses $200,559
  • WELCOME NEW SHOOTERS: GRANT RECEIVED FROM USFWS / AFWA (ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES) TO CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE NATIONWIDE RESEARCH ON RECREATIONAL TARGET SHOOTING IN THE UNITED STATES.
    Expenses $179,459
  • YOUTH FISHING PROGRAMS:GRANT RECEIVED FROM USFWS / AFWA (ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES) TO QUANTIFY THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH FISHING PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $171,029
  • OSCF AND WMI R3 MARKETING COMMUNICATION TASK FORCE:GRANT RECEIVED FROM USFWS / AFWA (ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES) TO FORM A NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP AND COMMUNICATE POSITIVE STORIES ABOUT THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY, HUNTING, AND TARGET SHOOTING.
    Expenses $91,269
  • COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING: STAFF TIME SPENT PROMOTING OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATIONS MESSAGES.
    Expenses $6,550
  • FILL A BAG WHILE FILLING YOUR TAG:THIS PROGRAM WORKS WITH OUTDOOR INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS AND STATE WILDLIFE AGENCIES TO DISTRIBUTE REUSABLE, BIODEGRADABLE BAGS TO HATS (HUNTERS, ANGLERS, TRAPPERS, SHOOTERS) ALL ACROSS AMERICA. BAGS ARE PREPRINTED WITH PARTNERS MESSAGE, LOGO, SOCIAL TAGS, AND A QR CODE THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION ON USAGE. HATS TAKE THE BAGS WITH THEM WHEN THEY HEAD OUTDOORS TO THE WOODS, WATERS OR RANGE AND USE THE BAGS TO TAKE OUT ANY TRASH THEY MAY COME ACROSS. HATS POST PHOTOS OR BRIEF VIDEOS OF THEM WITH THEIR BAGS AND TRASH TO THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA TO GET CREDIT FOR BEING STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION. SOCIAL POSTS INCLUDE THE HASHTAG; TROPHYTRASH, SO THAT OSCF CAN MONITOR AND REPOST THEM.
    Expenses $4,786
  • COME WITH!:RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE BEST WAY TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING OR TARGET SHOOTING IS TO HAVE AN EXPERIENCED PERSON INVITE SOMEONE NEW TO THESE ACTIVITIES. OSCFS COME WITH! COMMUNICATION RECRUITMENT PROGRAM WORKS WITH INDUSTRY AND STATE AGENCY PARTNERS REMINDING CURRENT PARTICIPANTS TO INVITE SOMEONE TO COME WITH! THEM THE NEXT TIME THEY HEAD TO THE WOODS, WATERS OR RANGE.
    Expenses $2,278
  • R3:STAFF TIME SPENT PROMOTING THE RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND REACTIVATION (R3) OF HUNTERS, ANGLERS, TRAPPERS, AND RECREATIONAL TARGET SHOOTERS.
    Expenses $2,040

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-3710407
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)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$352,343
Income (IRS master file)
$1,122,381

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,122,381$1,021,855$352,343IRS
990December 2023$700,443$671,008$137,911XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Jim Curcuruto
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 86-3710407).

Questions about OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC is 86-3710407.
Is OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION 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 OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION 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 OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION 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 OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JAMES CURCURUTO.
Who are the officers and directors of OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,000 (JAMES CURCURUTO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does OUTDOOR STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,122,381, expenses of $1,021,855 and total assets of $352,343 at year end.

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