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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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.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ducks Unlimited Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1937, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $302M 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 135643799. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Ducks Unlimited Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
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 $302M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% 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 an 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 $302M 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Ducks Unlimited Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1937.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $302M 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Ducks Unlimited Honors The Mosaic Company with Corporate Conservation Achievement Award - No-Till Farmer
Ducks Unlimited raises over $4B for safeguarding North American wetlands - The Commercial Appeal
Longtime Quincy resident elected president of Ducks Unlimited - WGEM
Ducks Unlimited teams up with Regenified on regen verification - Agri-Pulse
Ducks Unlimited Honors The Mosaic Company and The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems with the Corporate Conservation Achievement Award - The Outdoor Wire | The Outdoor Wire - Outdoor Wire
Ducks Unlimited raises billions for waterfowl protection - Daily Memphian
Ducks Unlimited Completes Historic $4.06 Billion Campaign - PR Newswire
Ducks Unlimited announces Karen Waldrop as new COO - The Wildlife Society
Fletcher Brown awarded Ducks Unlimited scholarship - chronicleonline.com
H-SC Ducks Unlimited Receives Top Chapter Award - Hampden-Sydney College
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 470 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1937
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, TN, United States.
- What is Ducks Unlimited Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ducks Unlimited Inc trustworthy?
- Ducks Unlimited Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong 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