Wildlife Management Institute Inc
FOUNDED IN 1911, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, INC. (WMI) IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION, DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION, ENHANCEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OF NORTH AMERICA'S WILDLIFE AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
-25.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$794K
+13328.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
+1200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$61K
+933.0% YoY
About Wildlife Management Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wildlife Management Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in CABOT, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 13 grants totaling $794K. Net investment income was $62K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,782,189 | $3,716,231 | $3,910,409 |
| Revenue | $6,196,651 | $5,674,841 | $4,965,642 |
| Expenses | $6,935,049 | $6,217,231 | $5,434,822 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $61,911 | $49,634 | $7,299 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Chase & Chase Consulting ($153,150), Brandt Information Services Llc ($150,000), Dj Case and Associates ($137,927).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL FLYWAY COUNCIL PIERRE, SD | ARCTIC GOOSE JOINT VENTURE FUNDS | $30,872 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY WACO, TX | MULTI-STATE CONSERVATION GRANT | $6,321 |
| DJ CASE AND ASSOCIATES MISHAWAKA, IN | MULTI-STATE CONSERVATION GRANT | $137,927 |
| INNOVATIVE OUTCOMES CARBONDALE, CO | MULTI-STATE CONSERVATION GRANT | $8,500 |
| RESPONSIVE MANAGEMENT HARRISONBURG, VA | MULTI-STATE CONSERVATION GRANT | $27,331 |
| SOUTHWICK ASSOCIATES FERANDINA BEACH, FL | MULTI-STATE CONSERVATION GRANT | $10,761 |
| CHASE & CHASE CONSULTING KAYSVILLE, UT | MULTI-STATE CONSERVATION GRANT | $153,150 |
| OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES COLUMBUS, OH | MULTI-STATE CONSERVATION GRANT | $50,000 |
| BRANDT INFORMATION SERVICES LLC TALLAHASSEE, FL | MULTI-STATE CONSERVATION GRANT | $150,000 |
| ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & NATURAL RESOURCES MONTGOMERY, AL | MULTI-STATE CONSERVATION GRANT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HOWARD VINCENT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS PAINTER | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| SCOT WILLIAMSON | VP, ASST. SECRETARY & TREASURER | 40 | $240,351 |
| JIMMY BULLOCK | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| KEITH BALFOURD | VICE CHAIRMAN | 0.5 | — |
| TONY WASLEY | PRESIDENT & ASST. TREASURER | 40 | $255,692 |
| ROBERT MODEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARTER SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARAH PARKER PAULEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW DUNFEE | DIR. OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS | 40 | $152,843 |
| JONATHAN GASSETT PHD | SOUTHEASTERN FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | 40 | $170,714 |
| WILLIAM MORITZ | MIDWEST FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | 40 | $116,596 |
| ANN FORSTCHEN | RELEVANCY SPECIALIST | 40 | $116,788 |
| MELANIE KUNKEL | WILDLIFE HEALTH COORDINATOR | 40 | $100,599 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Wildlife Management Institute Inc?
As of 2025, Wildlife Management Institute Inc holds $2.8M in total assets with $6.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $794K in 2025.
Where does Wildlife Management Institute Inc operate?
Wildlife Management Institute Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Wildlife Management Institute Inc award?
In 2025, Wildlife Management Institute Inc awarded 13 grants totaling $794K — an average of about $61K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wildlife Management Institute Inc's EIN?
Wildlife Management Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0196629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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