Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited
To promote the procurement and release of big game species, to assist with the improvement of habitat in NE Nevada area, to assist state and local wildlife management authorities, and to raise funds to support these and related purposes.
Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited at a glance
In short: Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited gave $150K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $150K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $150,283
- -63.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $150,283
- -63.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $150,283
- Total assets
- $680,823
- +3.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Nevada Department of Wildlife ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2020) to $413K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Department of Wildlife Reno, NV | Nevada Dept of Wildlife projects | $150,283 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $680,823 | $207,146 | $182,688 | $150,283 | 1 | $428 |
| 2025 | $656,365 | $479,733 | $450,910 | $413,218 | 1 | $426 |
| 2024 | $627,542 | $448,547 | $372,659 | $344,176 | 1 | $427 |
| 2023 | $551,654 | $377,369 | $414,175 | $392,935 | 1 | $2,891 |
| 2020 | $484,703 | $135,889 | $71,741 | $56,500 | 1 | $3,556 |
About Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited
Based on IRS filings
Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Elko, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $681K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $428.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited is led by Marc Selph, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Marc Selph
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Perchetti
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Waugh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Thomas
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kinzie Compston (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Todd Compston (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Emily Ogle (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Perchetti (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited
How much does Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited give each year?
Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited gave $150K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $413K across 1 grant.
How large is Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited?
Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited reported $681K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $207K.
What is Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited?
Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Elko, NV. It holds $681K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited operate?
Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited's EIN?
Elko Bighorn Sheep Unlimited's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2943970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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