WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC. (THE TRUST) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 1985 TO EXPAND DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC'S (DU'S) MISSION TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN THE PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL BALANCE OF WETLANDS ECOSYSTEMS ENSURING THE FUTURE VIABILITY OF WATERFOWL AND OTHER WETLAND WILDLIFE IN NORTH AMERICA. THE TRUST OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF DU AND COMPLIMENTS DU'S DOMESTIC HABITAT PROGRAMS IN HARMONY WITH DU'S CONSERVATION PRIORITIES. THE TRUST IS ALSO A FIDUCIARY FOR DU AND MANAGES ENDOWMENTS AND REVOLVING FUNDS. DU IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE TRUST.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$198.1M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$812K
-3.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$812K
-3.3% YoY
About Wetlands America Trust Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wetlands America Trust Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $198.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $812K. Net investment income was $1.9M.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $198,149,563 | $177,145,372 | $176,072,793 |
| Revenue | $10,968,161 | $14,627,018 | $5,079,645 |
| Expenses | $5,014,937 | $12,809,300 | $3,303,133 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,888,066 | $820,447 | $762,634 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ducks Unlimited Inc ($811,697).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | Easement Monitoring | $811,697 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Oberhelman | Vice President, Director | 5 | — |
| John W Thompson | Vice Chairman, Director | 5 | — |
| Steve Maritz | President, Director | 11 | — |
| Wendell W Weakley | Secretary/Treasurer, Director | 6 | — |
| Adam Putnam | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Andrew D Lundquist | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Bill D'Alonzo | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Bob Spoerl | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Bruce Lauritzen | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Chuck Smith | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Dan Ray | Trustee | 5 | — |
| David F Grohne | Trustee | 5 | — |
| David G Bunning | Trustee | 5 | — |
| David Grieve | Trustee | 5 | — |
| David K Welles Jr | Trustee | 5 | — |
| David Mclean | Trustee | 5 | — |
| David Moore | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Doug Schoenrock | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Douglas D Frey | Trustee | 5 | — |
| George H Dunklin Jr | Trustee | 5 | — |
| James C Kennedy | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Jerry Harris | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Joe Sivewright | Director | 5 | — |
| John A Tomke | Director | 5 | — |
| John L Morris | Trustee | 5 | — |
| John Paul Morris | Trustee | 5 | — |
| John S Dale | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Karen Waldrop | Director | 6 | — |
| Orrin H Ingram II | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Paul M Dickson | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Paul R Bonderson | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Richard A Corbett | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Rod Rodriguez Jr | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Rogers Hoyt | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Skipper Dickson | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Steve Whatley | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Terry Graunke | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Willam C Ansell | Trustee | 5 | — |
| William E Walker III | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Daniel Thiel | Executive Secretary | 20 | — |
| Darin Blunck | Assistant Treasurer | 6 | — |
| David Marrone | Assistant Secretary | 6 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wetlands America Trust Inc?
Wetlands America Trust Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MEMPHIS, TN. It holds $198.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wetlands America Trust Inc?
As of 2024, Wetlands America Trust Inc holds $198.1M in total assets with $11.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $812K in 2024.
Where does Wetlands America Trust Inc operate?
Wetlands America Trust Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Wetlands America Trust Inc award?
In 2024, Wetlands America Trust Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $812K — an average of about $812K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wetlands America Trust Inc's EIN?
Wetlands America Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3330394. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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