Nonprofit · EIN 23-7071000
NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BISMARCK, ND 58502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $883,029 | $390,938 | $492,091 | $6,007,194 | $4,236 | $6,002,958 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $231,568 | $519,331 | -$287,763 | $5,191,208 | $3,277 | $5,187,931 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $320,640 | $263,391 | $57,249 | $5,140,676 | $2,603 | $5,138,073 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $665,820
- of which government grants
- $8,500
- Membership dues
- $1,451
- Program service revenue
- $5,797
- Investment income
- $192,312
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $98,619
- Net income from gaming
- $19,100
- Other revenue
- $19,100
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $84,987
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,025
- Other salaries and wages
- $53,554
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $148,018
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $25,180
- Occupancy
- $3,600
- Travel
- $21,535
- Program services (functional)
- $228,285
- Management and general (functional)
- $158,928
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,725
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,191,208
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,007,194
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,236
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,002,958
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,377,900
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $585,997
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,416,961
- Gross receipts
- $1,540,775
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1937
- State of legal domicile
- ND
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN R BRADLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $70,300 | $6,725 |
| KERRY WHIPP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE DEWALD | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MCENROE | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE BRANDT | NWF REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY O'CLAIR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG GEROU | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HOLM | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY JENNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULETTE SCHERR | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK SIMONSON | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK ROGERS | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE KELLER | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE LAUTENSCHLAGER | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN CAMPBELL | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN R BRADLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $66,900 | $3,567 |
| KERRY WHIPP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE DEWALD | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MCENROE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE BRANDT | NWF REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROD O'CLAIR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG GEROU | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HOLM | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY WILHELM JENNER | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULETTE SCHERR | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK SIMONSON | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARYL SIMMONS | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK ROGERS | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE KELLER | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH WAGNER | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN R BRADLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $63,700 | $6,564 |
| KERRY WHIPP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE DEWALD | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MCENROE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE BRANDT | NWF REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROD O'CLAIR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG GEROU | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HOLM | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY WILHELM JENNER | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULETTE SCHERR | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PERRY KAPAUN | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK SIMONSON | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARYL SIMMONS | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK ROGERS | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE KELLER | AT-LARGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1091, BISMARCK, ND 58502-1091
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOHN R BRADLEY, PO BOX 1091, BISMARCK, ND 58503
- Signed the 990
- JOHN R BRADLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (701) 328-5188
- Website
- WWW.NORTHDAKOTAWILDLIFE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BRADY MARTZ PLLC
Mission
A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROTECTS AND ENHANCES NORTH DAKOTA'S WILDLIFE, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND ACCESS TO THAT HABITAT, AND PROMOTES HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING AND OTHER WILDLIFE RELATED ACTIVITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, PROGRAMS, AND PROJECTS.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH PROJECTS OFFER UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN SCIENCE, CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR SKILLS THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES.Expenses $28,500 · grants $28,500
- ADMINISTER WILDLIFE GRANTS FOR NONPROFIT GROUPS AND ND GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT. EXPENSES INCLUDE REIMBURSEMENT GRANTS FOR PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING CAUSES OF DECLINING WILDLIFE POPULATIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA.Expenses $165,297 · grants $56,487
- MEETINGS AND ANNUAL WILDLIFE CONVENTION HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE ANNUAL CONVENTION FOCUSES ON HABITAT CONSERVATION, PUBLIC ACCESS AND WILDLIFE ADVOCACY, FEATURING AN ANNUAL MEETING, EDUCATION SESSIONS AND A CONSERVATIN AWARDS BANQUET.Expenses $17,837 · revenue $5,797
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING: REPORT ALL POACHERS (RAP) IS AN EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM WHICH ALSO OFFERS REWARDS FOR INDIVIDUALS REPORTING POACHING AND OTHER ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES HARMING WILDLIFE IN NORTH DAKOTA.Expenses $16,651
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 | 990 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
- 23-7071000
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,007,194
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,540,775
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- February 22, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2011
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $883,029 | $390,938 | $6,007,194 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $231,568 | $519,331 | $5,191,208 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $320,640 | $263,391 | $5,140,676 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $323,061 | $221,168 | $4,695,204 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 23-7071000).
Questions about NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC
- What is the EIN of NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC is 23-7071000.
- Is NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
- Are donations to NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION 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 NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN R BRADLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,300 (JOHN R BRADLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $883,029, expenses of $390,938 and total assets of $6,007,194 at year end.
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