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Ducks Unlimited Inc

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. CONSERVES, RESTORES, AND MANAGES WETLANDS AND ASSOCIATED HABITATS FOR NORTH AMERICA'S WATERFOWL. THESE HABITATS ALSO BENEFIT OTHER WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Ducks Unlimited Inc

Ducks Unlimited is the leader in wetland and waterfowl conservation. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting wetlands, grasslands, and associated habitats to benefit waterfowl, other wildlife, and communities.

Founded
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C32Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1956

Mission

Ducks unlimited, inc. Conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C32Z
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.22%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($165,802)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ducks Unlimited Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Memphis, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1937 and has been operating for 89 years. Its EIN is 135643799. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $215M in annual revenue. 470 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Ducks Unlimited Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Ducks Unlimited Inc is located in Memphis, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1937 and has been active for 89 years. Its registered address is One Waterfowl Way, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Ducks Unlimited Inc has $215M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ducks Unlimited Inc is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $215M in annual revenue. The organization has 470 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ducks Unlimited Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Ducks Unlimited Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Ducks Unlimited is the leader in wetland and waterfowl conservation. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting wetlands, grasslands, and associated habitats to benefit waterfowl, other wildlife, and communities. Ducks Unlimited Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1937.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Ducks Unlimited Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $215M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Ducks Unlimited Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ducks Unlimited Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 135643799, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

DA
Darin Blunck
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adam P•••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AD
Adam W••••••
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING OPERATIONS
AL
Al M•••••
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC POLICY
AM
Amy B•••••
CHIEF FUNDRAISING OFFICER
BO
Bob S•••••
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, REGION 3
BR
Brian G••••••
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, REGION 5
CH
Christine T•••••
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
CH
Chuck S••••
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
CL
Clay R•••••
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, REGION 2
CO
Connie P•••••
AT-LARGE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DA
Daniel T••••
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
DA
Darin B•••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & ASST. TREASURER
DA
David B•••
DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA
DA
David M••••••
GENERAL COUNSEL & ASST. SECRETARY
DA
David S•••••••••
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF EVENT FUNDRAISING
DO
Doug B•••••
CHIEF BRAND OFFICER
DO
Douglas D F•••
AT-LARGE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DO
Doug S•••••••••
PRESIDENT
EA
Earl G••••••
CAO/CFO/ASST. TREASURER
ED
Edward M••
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, REGION 1
EL
Elizabeth B••••••
NATL DIR OF FINANCE & ASST. TREASURER
EL
Ellen W•••
AT-LARGE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
E
E N•••••• W••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
GA
Galen L J••••••
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, REGION 5
GA
Gary S•••••
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY
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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Fletcher Brown awarded Ducks Unlimited scholarship - chronicleonline.com
May 2026
www.chronicleonline.com
Ladd Marsh receives equipment from Idaho couple , Ducks Unlimited
Mar 2026
lagrandeobserver.com
Ducks Unlimited volunteers talk to OWLS
Mar 2026
mississippivalleypublishing.com
WI Pork Partners With Ducks Unlimited
Mar 2026
q106.com
EDP Renewables donates $162 , 500 to Ducks Unlimited for White River National Wildlife Refuge Restoration in Arkansas
Feb 2026
stuttgartdailyleader.com
Women hunters break barriers with new Red Hills Ladies Ducks Unlimited Chapter
Jan 2026
wctv.tv
Form filed
$302.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$339.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$215.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$185.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$201.5M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$192.8M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$190.9M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$202.4M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$209.6M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$178.4M revenue
FY2014
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ducks Unlimited Inc This page 63 $215.3 million 0%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 470 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Ducks Unlimited Inc

What is Ducks Unlimited Inc?
Ducks Unlimited Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Memphis, United States. Ducks Unlimited is the leader in wetland and waterfowl conservation. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting wetlands, grasslands, and associated habitats to benefit waterfowl, other wildlife, and communities.
When was Ducks Unlimited Inc founded?
Ducks Unlimited Inc was founded in 1937.
Who leads Ducks Unlimited Inc?
Darin Blunck serves as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
Where is Ducks Unlimited Inc located?
Headquartered in Memphis, United States.
What is Ducks Unlimited Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ducks Unlimited Inc trustworthy?
Ducks Unlimited Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ducks Unlimited Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 135643799.
What is Ducks Unlimited Inc's website?
https://www.ducks.org