The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation and education organization headquartered in Edgefield, South Carolina. Founded in 1973 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the organization relocated to its current South Carolina location shortly after establishment. The NWTF is classified as an environmental quality, protection, and beautification organization focused on natural resources conservation and protection.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.0M
-24.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+36.0% YoY
Grant Count
63
+10.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+23.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The NWTF is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of hunting heritage. The organization works with government and agency partners to restore wild turkeys to suitable habitat and maintain that habitat for future generations.
The organization actively educates the public on the value of hunting and the importance of wildlife conservation through multiple outreach programs, including:
- Jakes Program – for youth ages 12 and younger
- Xtreme Jakes Program – for ages 13-17
- Women's Programs – dedicated outreach to female hunters and conservationists
The NWTF's broader conservation goals include raising $1.2 billion to conserve and enhance essential wildlife habitat, recruiting at least 1.5 million hunters, and opening access to 500,000 acres for hunting.
Grantmaking
The NWTF operates the NWTF Foundation (EIN 80-0725904), a subordinate 501(c)(3) organization established in 2011 that provides funding support to promote the NWTF's mission. The Foundation awards grants that support wild turkey research, hunting education, and conservation projects.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The NWTF funds conservation efforts across North America, with documented grantmaking activity in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, and South Carolina. The organization maintains state chapters throughout the United States and Canada, with local chapters managing regional conservation initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Revenue: $63,086,835
- Total Expenses: $63,296,478
- Total Assets: $31,014,692
- Total Liabilities: $9,620,000
- Total Giving: $3,931,837
Historical Context: The organization has demonstrated significant growth and financial impact. Since its founding with 1,300 members in 1973, the NWTF has expanded to more than 230,000 members. The organization and its partners have raised and spent more than $500 million upholding hunting traditions and conserving more than 23 million acres of wildlife habitat.
Organizational Rating: The NWTF received a Four-Star rating with a 100% score, earning recognition as a great charity with strong accountability and financial practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,014,692 | $41,139,846 | $33,243,731 |
| Revenue | $63,086,835 | $54,130,461 | $46,257,756 |
| Expenses | $63,296,478 | $50,226,865 | $38,561,221 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $451,729 | $4,664,556 | $1,164,180 |
| 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
181 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Humphries | Former Co-CEO | 37.5 | $355,084 |
| Kurt Dyroff | Co-CEO (Conservation/Business Support) | 37.5 | $289,725 |
| Jason Burckhalter | Co-CEO (Marketing/Fundraising) | 37.5 | $289,725 |
| Al Clark | National Director Of Development | 37.5 | $170,427 |
| Carol Frampton | Chief Legal Services | 37.5 | $177,540 |
| Barry Woods | National Director Of Event Fundraising | 37.5 | $152,866 |
| Phillip Ferrare | Director of Field Operation Northeast | 37.5 | $126,579 |
| Greg Werner | SR Director Of Information Technology | 37.5 | $146,985 |
| Lisa Wart | Director of Human Resources | 37.5 | $135,996 |
| Matthew Fenoff | Chief Fund Raising Officer | 37.5 | $128,214 |
| Harlan Starr | Chairman of The Board | 3.25 | — |
| Bryan Perry | President | 3.25 | — |
| Parks Shackelford | Vice President | 3.25 | — |
| Ronnie Reagin | Treasurer | 3.25 | — |
| Phil Savage | Secretary | 3.25 | — |
| David Baron | Board Member | 3.25 | — |
| Marc Brinkmeyer | Board Member | 3.25 | — |
| Richard Childress | Board Member | 3.25 | — |
| Bear Davidson | Board Member | 3.25 | — |
| Linda Demmer | Board Member | 3.25 | — |
| Robert Dettmer MD | Board Member | 3.25 | — |
| Dal Dyches | Board Member | 3.25 | — |
| Craig Harris | Board Member | 3.25 | — |
| Joe Shults | Board Member | 3.25 | — |
| Chris Hinkle | Board Member | 3.25 | — |
| Ben Noble | Board Member | 3.25 | — |
| Marcia Polhamus | Board Member | 3.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The NWTF and its partners pledged more than $1 million to conservation efforts in 2026
NWTF, partners pledge more than $1 million to conservation in 2026 | SportsSouth Carolina NWTF bolstered wildlife habitat with a $356,175 commitment for 2026
Kentucky's NWTF chapter approved funding awards for 2026
Kentucky's National Wild Turkey Federation chapter approves '26 funding awardsThe organization continues to expand its conservation footprint through partnerships with state and federal wildlife agencies
FY24 Multistate Conservation Grants \u2013 Partner with a PayerSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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