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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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.
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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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDucks 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.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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DUCKS UNLIMITED INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (25)
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PositiveFletcher Brown awarded Ducks Unlimited scholarship - chronicleonline.com
Ladd Marsh receives equipment from Idaho couple , Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited volunteers talk to OWLS
WI Pork Partners With Ducks Unlimited
EDP Renewables donates $162 , 500 to Ducks Unlimited for White River National Wildlife Refuge Restoration in Arkansas
Women hunters break barriers with new Red Hills Ladies Ducks Unlimited Chapter
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- 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.
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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