Animals : Wildlife Conservation

Ducks Unlimited

A world leader in wetlands conservation

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (63.86)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 88.6%    
Administrative Expenses 1.7%    
Fundraising Expenses 9.5%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.09    
Efficiency Rating    
      (38.86)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 10.8%    
Program Expenses Growth 10.1%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.25    
Capacity Rating    
      (25.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 06/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $253,650,162
Other Revenue $9,498,307
Total Revenue $263,148,469
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $231,337,919
Administrative Expenses $4,594,630
Fundraising Expenses $24,984,535
Total Functional Expenses $260,917,084
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $2,231,385
   
Net Assets $75,185,017

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Contact Information

Ducks Unlimited
One Waterfowl Way
Memphis, TN 38120
tel: (800) 453-8257
EIN: 13-5643799

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Leadership      (FYE 06/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Don A. Young Executive Vice President (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $376,965 0.14%

Donor Privacy Policy

NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.

Mission

The vision of Ducks Unlimited (DU) is wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. DU conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. The core values and guiding principles of Ducks Unlimited's team of staff and volunteers are: conserving North America's waterfowl and wetlands; acting to uphold the reputation of DU, treating people and wildlife with respect; evaluating our programs to guide us and ensure credibility; working together as volunteers and staff; valuing and enjoying the sport and heritage of hunting; partnering with those who share common goals and values; and celebrating the culture of DU as we serve our members.

Charities Performing Similar Types of Work

Charity Name Overall Score Overall Rating
Ducks Unlimited - TN 63.86
Trout Unlimited - VA 60.95
U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation - OH 56.39
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - MT 61.94
California Waterfowl Association - CA 56.14
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Note: This report represents consolidated financial data for these organizations:

  • Ducks Unlimited (13-5643799)
  • Wetlands America Trust (36-3330394)
  • Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Group Return (91-2009004)
 
 

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