Public charity · Memphis
Ducks Unlimited Inc. Group Return
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $65.7 million
- Typical grant
- $65.7 million (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $65.7 million, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $65.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65.7M | $65.7M | 1 |
| 2023 | $63.1M | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Adam PutnamChief executive officer
- Bob HesterSecretary
- Bob SpoerlPresident
- Chuck SmithChairman of the board
- Rex SchulzFirst vice president
- William C AnsellTreasurer
- Brad HempkinsRegional vice president - region 8
- Brian Garrels JrFlyway svp - region 5
- Bridger PierceAt-large director
- Connie ParkerAdvisory svp - volunteer engagement
- Dave BowersRegional vice president - region 3
- David KellerAt-large director
- Don MaroldRegional vice president - region 5
- Doug BurchEmeritus board
- Doug D Frey JrAt-large director
- Doug SchoenrockPast president
- Dr Christine ThomasAdvisory svp - conservation
- Edward MayRegional vice president - region 1
- Ellen WehrAt-large director
- Eric Demers MdAt-large director
- Greg MeissnerRegional vice president - region 3
- Jack HoleDumac
- Jack WittAt-large director
- James VachrisFlyway svp - region 6
- Jan YoungRegional vice president - region 1
- Jared BrownAt-large director
- Jason Cormier MdAt-large director
- Jason StewartAdvisory svp - technology
- Jay OwenFlyway svp - region 4
- Jeff HeidelbauerAt-large director
- Jeff Maletzke MdFlyway svp - region 3
- Jeffrey HollidayRegional vice president - region 6
- Joe StoughAt-large director
- John A TomkeDumac
- John NotarangeloRegional vice president - region 6
- Julian OttleyFlyway svp - region 7
- Kathy ChristianAt-large director
- Ken CarrollAdvisory svp - youth & education
- Larry Jensen JrAt-large director
- Matt DubnikAdvisory svp - marketing/communications
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Conservation
Tennessee organizations it funded
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| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Conservation | $65.7M |
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