Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation (AZSFWC) is a New River, Arizona, public charity that educates the public and outdoorspeople about wildlife and wildlife conservation and raises funds for conservation grants. The organization says it is dedicated to wildlife conservation, habitat improvement, youth recruitment and retention, and outdoor education.
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation at a glance
In short: Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation gave $235K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Arizona. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $234,743
- +96.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,767
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,395
- Total assets
- $501,864
- -8.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 75731, New River, AZ 85087
Phone: (602) 712-1121
Website: https://azsfwc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona Elk Society ($51K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 48 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 6% to recipients in Minnesota. The organization’s website describes its member organizations as operating across Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2020) to $235K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Elk Society Peoria, AZ | Water Hauling Traile | $50,950 |
| Dykstra Machinery CAS Grande, AZ | Habitat | $29,803 |
| Wildlife Water Works Parks, AZ | Habitat | $24,900 |
| AZ Council of Trout Unlimited Payson, AZ | Education/Recruitmen | $20,307 |
| AZ Desert Bighorn Sheep Socie Mesa, AZ | Education | $14,500 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc St. Paul, MN | Habitat | $13,352 |
| Mogollon Sporting Association Payson, AZ | Education/Recuritmen | $12,790 |
| Arizona Outdoor Adventures Phoenix, AZ | Recruitment | $12,000 |
| Valley of the Sun Quail Forev Glendale, AZ | Education/Recruitmen | $11,536 |
| Shoot Right Tempe, AZ | Education/Recuritmen | $10,250 |
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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 | $501,864 | $281,983 | $325,585 | $234,743 | 14 | $14,646 |
| 2024 | $545,459 | $287,619 | $213,127 | $119,487 | 7 | $15,543 |
| 2023 | $470,537 | $186,499 | $281,626 | $180,871 | 11 | $8,909 |
| 2022 | $566,206 | $341,832 | $238,900 | $150,658 | 9 | — |
| 2021 | $462,174 | $300,433 | $238,234 | $159,340 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | $414,089 | $311,611 | $181,476 | $103,857 | 7 | — |
| 2019 | $269,823 | $184,375 | $216,439 | $109,239 | 8 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to educate the public and outdoorspeople about wildlife and wildlife conservation and to raise funds for conservation grants. Its website describes work in wildlife conservation, habitat improvement, youth recruitment and retention, outdoor education, and advocacy related to sportsmen and women, wildlife, conservation, public lands and access, scientific management, and the Arizona Game and Fish Commission system.
2025 grants included habitat projects, water hauling, education, and recruitment. Among the grantees, Arizona Elk Society describes its mission as conserving elk and other wildlife through habitat conservation and restoration, while also supporting youth conservation programs and public education. Pheasants Forever describes its mission as conserving pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvement, public access, education, and conservation advocacy. Mogollon Sporting Association says it raises funds for wildlife conservation and youth. Arizona Deer Association says it works to conserve deer and deer habitat in Arizona, fund deer research, and support healthy deer herds.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, AZSFWC reported 14 grants totaling $234,743. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $50,950, with a median of $12,395. Notable awards included $50,950 to Arizona Elk Society, $29,803 to Dykstra Machinery for habitat, $24,900 to Wildlife Water Works for habitat, and $20,307 to the Arizona Council of Trout Unlimited for education and recruitment.
Other 2025 awards included $14,500 to the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society for education, $13,352 to Pheasants Forever, $12,790 to Mogollon Sporting Association, $12,000 to Arizona Outdoor Adventures for recruitment, and $11,536 to Valley of the Sun Quail Forever for education and recruitment. Arizona Deer Association received $5,200.
The organization’s website says funding for grants is available through sales of its Conserving Wildlife license plate. It also describes a 2024 grant round in which applications were presented and voted on at a board meeting; those grants supported brush management, a water trailer, and Trout in the Classroom.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jim Unmacht as Executive Director, Eddy Corona as Secretary, Randy Dahl as Vice President, Ron Stearns as Treasurer, and Richard Williams as President. The filing states that member organizations each appoint a representative to serve on the governing board.
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation is led by Richard Williams, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Williams
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Unmacht
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$45K (2025)
Eddy Corona
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Dahl
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Stearns
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Zach May (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Chip Wittrock (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Charlie Kelly (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Rich Williams (2019) — President
- Former: Tracy E Unmacht (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $45K, to Jim Unmacht (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation
How much does Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation give each year?
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation gave $235K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $119K across 7 grants.
What is Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation's typical grant size?
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation's median grant in 2025 was $12,395, and its average grant was $16,767, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation give grants?
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation gives mostly in Arizona: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Payson, AZ (2 grants), Phoenix, AZ (2 grants) and Mesa, AZ (2 grants).
Does Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education/Recuritmen" (4 grants), "Habitat" (4 grants) and "Education/Recruitmen" (3 grants).
Who are Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation's largest grantees?
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation's largest 2025 grantees include Arizona Elk Society ($50,950), Dykstra Machinery ($29,803) and Wildlife Water Works ($24,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation?
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation reported $502K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $282K.
What does Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to educate the public and outdoorspeople about wildlife and wildlife conservation and to raise funds for conservation grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation?
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check azsfwc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation's EIN?
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0867381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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