Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund
Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Springfield, Missouri. Established in 2018, the organization operates as a subordinate organization under Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation. The fund leverages the customer base of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's retail operations to support conservation and outdoor education initiatives across North America.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.2M
-15.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.8M
+22.5% YoY
Grant Count
123
+13.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
+7.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Outdoor Fund's mission is to support conservation and education initiatives in conserving fish and wildlife habitat, introducing new audiences to the outdoors, and protecting hunting and fishing heritage.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Wildlife and Habitat Conservation: Protecting millions of acres of habitat for critical wildlife species, from Canada's prairie pothole region to Florida's Everglades
- Connecting New Audiences to the Outdoors: Partnering with organizations to introduce children and diverse populations to outdoor activities and nature
- Protecting Outdoor Heritage: Advocating for sportsmen's rights and protecting access to hunting and fishing
Grantmaking
The fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations that conserve wildlife and habitat, connect new audiences to the outdoors, or protect outdoor heritage.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund supports conservation efforts across North America, with documented grantmaking in the United States and Canada.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024:
- Total Assets: $16,687,741 (2023)
- Total Revenues: $8,348,273 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $9,128,896 (2023)
- Total Giving: $8,882,930 (2023)
2024 Data:
- Revenue: $7,621,730
- Expenses: $10,282,103
- Total Assets: $14.2 million
- Total Liabilities: $2.72 million
Operational Efficiency: The organization operates with 97 cents of every dollar supporting conservation efforts, demonstrating strong financial stewardship.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,174,742 | $16,687,741 | $16,497,637 |
| Revenue | $7,621,730 | $8,348,273 | $8,586,448 |
| Expenses | $10,282,103 | $9,128,896 | $5,711,080 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund
Community Support - Fundraising Events and Giveaway Donations Grant
BASS PRO SHOPS & CABELAS OUTDOOR FUND
Amount
Up to US $2,500 in in-kind support
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Support - Missouri Ozarks Community Donations Grant
BASS PRO SHOPS & CABELAS OUTDOOR FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Outdoor Fund - Local Impact Grant
BASS PRO SHOPS & CABELAS OUTDOOR FUND
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ducks Unlimited ($750,000), Congressional Sportsmen's Fnd ($550,000), Fish and Wildlife Fnd of Florida ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB BOSTON, MA | CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT | $20,000 |
| ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT PHOENIX, AZ | CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT | $10,000 |
| ARIZONA WILDLIFE FEDERATION MESA, AZ | CONNECT NEW AUDIENCES | $10,000 |
| ARKANSAS GAME & FISH FND LITTLE ROCK, AR | CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT | $25,000 |
| BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS MISSOULA, MT | CONNECT NEW AUDIENCE | $40,000 |
| BLUE SCHOLARS INITIATIVE INC PINECREST, FL | CONNECT NEW AUDIENCE | $10,000 |
| BOLIVAR MIDDLE SCHOOL BOLIVAR, MO | CONNECT NEW AUDIENCE | $10,359 |
| BONEFISH AND TARPON TRUST MIAMI, FL | CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT | $100,000 |
| BOONE AND CROCKETT CLUB MISSOULA, MT | ADVOCATING FOR SPORTSMEN'S RIGHTS | $100,000 |
| CALIFORNIA RICELANDS WATERBIRD FND SACRAMENTO, CA | CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Shana Parrott
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN PAUL MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MEGAN MORRIS STACK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DALE HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COLLIN O'MARA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARA PARKER PAULEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT ZIEHMER | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHANA PARROTT | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The fund has maintained active grantmaking through 2024 and 2025, with recent awards supporting youth outdoor programs, wildlife conservation initiatives, and public land access projects. The organization continues to leverage its customer base through the "Round Up for the Outdoors" program, which allows customers to round up purchases at the register to support conservation efforts.
The fund reports supporting over 2,000 conservation efforts annually through partnerships with conservation leaders and industry partners.
Contact Information
- Address: 2500 E Kearney Street, Springfield, MO 65898-0001
- Phone: 417-873-5529
- Website: about.basspro.com/conservation
- EIN: 83-0691791
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund fund?
**Mission Statement:** The Outdoor Fund's mission is to support conservation and education initiatives in conserving fish and wildlife habitat, introducing new audiences to the outdoors, and protecting hunting and fishing heritage. **Primary Focus Areas:** • **Wildlife and Habitat Conservation:** Protecting millions of acres of habitat for critical wildlife species, from Canada's prairie pothole region to Florida's Everglades • **Connecting New Audiences to the Outdoors:** Partnering with organ…
How do I apply for a grant from Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund?
The fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations that conserve wildlife and habitat, connect new audiences to the outdoors, or protect outdoor heritage. **Grant Activity (2023):** • Granted to over 550 nonprofit groups across the United States and Canada • Supported conservation and/or opening of access to thousands of acres of land and water • Reached thousands of individuals from diverse backgrounds through outdoor education and activities • Provided outdoor gear to over 200 boy scouts, gi…
Where does Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund make grants?
The fund supports conservation efforts across North America, with documented grantmaking in the United States and Canada.
What size grants does Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund award?
In 2024, Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund awarded 123 grants totaling $7.8M — an average of about $63K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund's EIN?
Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0691791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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