Arizona Deer Association Inc
Conserve deer and deer habitats in the State of Arizona, fund deer research projects, and work with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to ensure that Arizona's deer herds are healthy and thriving.
Arizona Deer Association Inc at a glance
In short: Arizona Deer Association Inc gave $26K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,900
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $3,700
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $321,327
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arizona Deer Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wildlife Water Works ($8K). Together the top 7 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Water Works Parks, AZ | Water hauling | $7,500 |
| Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Inc Mesa, AZ | Help purchase a water trailer. | $5,900 |
| Blood Origins Inc Collierville, TN | Sponsor movie. | $5,000 |
| Operation Santa Claus Glendale, AZ | Sponsor golf tournament. | $2,000 |
| Buckskin Chapter ADA Page, AZ | Sponsor Buckskin banquet. | $2,000 |
| Arizona Outdoor Adventures Phoenix, AZ | Sponsor outdoor youth camp. | $2,000 |
| Wildlife for Tomorrow Phoenix, AZ | Sponsor and attend banquet. | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $321,327 | $113,006 | $116,162 | $25,900 | 7 | $1,033 |
| 2024 | $343,748 | $384,975 | $351,917 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $329,956 | $297,944 | $332,423 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $381,231 | $260,408 | $257,513 | — | — | $9 |
| 2021 | $315,182 | $271,405 | $272,749 | — | — | $30 |
| 2020 | $316,526 | $399,283 | $313,048 | — | — | $1,633 |
About Arizona Deer Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Arizona Deer Association Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Mesa, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $321K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arizona Deer Association Inc is led by David Bruns, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Bruns
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Mills
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Domenick Lopano
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Stalcup
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bool
Director
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Schwarz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Nebeker
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gil Mills
Vice President
Secretary → Director, 2024
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Sutherland
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Tuter
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Dave Bruns (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Tyson Stuhr (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Don McDowell Sr. (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Tracey Martin (2020–2023) — Administrator
- Former: Jim Lawrence (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Jared Stubbs (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mason McDowell (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew Oxley (2023) — Director
- Former: Carter Lawrence (2023) — Director
- Former: Larry Kindred (2023) — Administrator
- Former: Rosemary Vogt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Fagotti (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kevin Onnen (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Glaser (2021–2022) — Direrector
- Former: Charles Dalmolin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Renee Bruns (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jerry Howell (2021) — Director
- Former: Christian Wolff (2020) — Director
- Former: John Koleszar (2020) — Past President
- Former: Scott Corporon (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arizona Deer Association Inc
How much does Arizona Deer Association Inc give each year?
Arizona Deer Association Inc gave $26K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Arizona Deer Association Inc's typical grant size?
Arizona Deer Association Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,700, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Arizona Deer Association Inc give grants?
Arizona Deer Association Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Arizona Deer Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Arizona Deer Association Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Arizona Deer Association Inc's largest grantees?
Arizona Deer Association Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wildlife Water Works ($7,500), Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Inc ($5,900) and Blood Origins Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arizona Deer Association Inc?
Arizona Deer Association Inc reported $321K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $113K.
What is Arizona Deer Association Inc?
Arizona Deer Association Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Mesa, AZ. It holds $321K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Arizona Deer Association Inc's EIN?
Arizona Deer Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0796796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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