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FY 2023

Verified NonprofitLast Filed 2023EIN 13-5643799

Ducks Unlimited Inc

Memphis, TNNTEE: C32ZFounded 1937Website

mission statement

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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Total Revenue

$443.6M

FY 2023

Program Spending

82.7%

of total expenses

Known Funders

757

2019–2024 filings

Key Metrics (FY 2023)

The Numbers

$459.6M

Total Assets

$377.8M net

14.25 mo

Operating Reserves

FY 2023

+47%

Revenue Growth

YoY

889

Total Employees

FY 2023

Funding Track Record

Backed by 757 Institutional Funders

$421.0M raised across 2142 grants · +$8.1M committed (2019–2024 filings)

Funder Geography

Funders across 48 states (2019–2024 filings)

Institutional Funding by Year

PaidCommittedBoth

Funder	Location	Total Awarded
Ducks Unlimited Inc Group Return	Memphis, TN	$248,992,790
The Pew Charitable Trusts	PHILADELPHIA, PA	$28,453,449
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	WASHINGTON, DC	$25,256,557
David F and Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation	WESTERN SPRINGS, IL	$25,000,600
Sunshine Charitable Foundation	LIBERTYVILLE, IL	$5,456,500 +$800,000 committed
Wetlands America Trust Inc	Memphis, TN	$3,368,641
James M Cox Foundation of Georgia Inc	ATLANTA, GA	$3,100,000
The Nature Conservancy	ARLINGTON, VA	$2,887,620
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund	BOSTON, MA	$2,522,063
The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation	WALNUT CREEK, CA	$2,325,000 +$1,625,000 committed

Total tracked: $421,009,448 across 2142 grants · +$8,101,337 committed across 39 commitments (2019–2024 filings)

Totals reflect grants as reported on funder tax returns. Timing may not match recipient revenue: funder and recipient fiscal years often differ, and grants paid by a funder in one year may be recognized by the recipient in a different year.

Programs (FY 2023)

What They Do

$225.9M in expenses

Ducks unlimited supports the life cycle of waterfowl in north america by developing, preserving, restoring and maintaining waterfowl habitats. Direct allocations are made to affiliated organizations - ducks unlimited canada ($13,127,182) and ducks unlimited mexico ($1,421,930).

$26.9M in expenses

Educating the public about wetlands and waterfowl management is a critical component of sustaining the life cycle needs of migratory waterfowl. Activities include wetlands demonstrations, educational literature, interpretive center, youth programs, and outdoor conservation exhibits.

$5.1M in expenses

Ducks unlimited provides member services to approximately 678,000 total members (including greenwings) through educational membership materials, ducks unlimited magazine, conservation brochures, and educational components of fundraising events.

$5.1M in expenses

Ducks unlimited maintains a public policy presence in washington, DC because of the critical importance of public policy to maintaining wetlands and ecosystems that support migratory waterfowl.

Financial History