Arizona Elk Society
Wildlife conservation organization benefiting elk and other wildlife for habitat conservation and restoration and to preserve our hunting heritage. Activities include promoting sound wildlife management and habitat youth conservation programs hunting and outdoor activities hunting programs for veterans and educating the public.
Arizona Elk Society at a glance
In short: Arizona Elk Society gave $167K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $84K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $167,216
- -86.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $83,608
- -79.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $83,608
- Total assets
- $2,912,986
- +69.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arizona Elk Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hualapai Game & Fish ($162K). Together the top 2 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 12 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arizona Elk Society gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2025) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hualapai Game & Fish Peach Springs, AZ | Wildlife habitat | $162,000 |
| State of AZ State Employees Charitable Campaign Phoenix, AZ | Fundraising event | $5,216 |
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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 | $2,912,986 | $3,485,167 | $2,355,283 | $167,216 | 2 | $22,264 |
| 2024 | $1,714,858 | $2,700,343 | $2,559,820 | $1,250,986 | 3 | $23,257 |
| 2023 | $1,604,816 | $2,044,826 | $2,178,206 | $923,000 | 2 | $9,384 |
| 2022 | $1,653,537 | $1,863,118 | $1,807,829 | $681,000 | 2 | $11,131 |
| 2021 | $1,691,483 | $1,727,485 | $1,511,861 | $349,336 | 3 | $27,988 |
About Arizona Elk Society
Based on IRS filings
Arizona Elk Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Peoria, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $167K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arizona Elk Society is led by Steve Clark, Executive Director & Chairman on every filing since 2021; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Clark
Executive Director & Chairman
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$141K (2021) → $146K (2025)
Vashti Tice Supplee
President
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glen Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe De Vito
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Burton
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Bouton
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Norton
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Caputo
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gil Montanez Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher K Lutzel
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Godbehere
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Schaefer
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Williams
Past President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Richard Moraca (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ron Huddleston (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew Kap (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tice Supplee (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $146K, to Steve Clark (Executive Director/Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Arizona Elk Society
How much does Arizona Elk Society give each year?
Arizona Elk Society gave $167K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 3 grants.
How large is Arizona Elk Society?
Arizona Elk Society reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is Arizona Elk Society?
Arizona Elk Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Peoria, AZ. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Arizona Elk Society operate?
Arizona Elk Society has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Arizona Elk Society's EIN?
Arizona Elk Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1035639. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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