TOTAL REVENUE - FISCAL 2025
$54,333,787
Down 13.9% from $63,086,835 in fiscal 2024.
National Wild Turkey Federation Inc
Edgefield, South Carolina - EIN 57-0564993 - Latest filing: fiscal 2025 (Sep 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025)
HOW TO READ THIS PAGE
How to read this page: every figure below is from the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Jul 15, 2026. People named below are shown as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Jul 15, 2026 - the filing is a snapshot of that fiscal year, not a list of current officeholders.
THE FILING IN ONE PARAGRAPH
National Wild Turkey Federation Inc reported $54,333,787 in revenue and $60,281,410 in expenses in fiscal 2025, a deficit of $5,947,623 for the year. Program services took $50,844,735 of expenses, or 84.4%. The organization closed the year with $15,451,857 in net assets - about 3.1 months of expenses at the fiscal-2025 spending level.
At a Glance - Fiscal 2025
All values are fiscal 2025 unless a tile says otherwise.
TOTAL EXPENSES - FISCAL 2025
$60,281,410
Revenue minus expenses: -$5,947,623 in fiscal 2025.
PROGRAM EXPENSE SHARE - FISCAL 2025
84.4%
$50,844,735 of $60,281,410 went to program services.
NET ASSETS - END OF FISCAL 2025
$15,451,857
Total assets $31,831,916 minus total liabilities $16,380,059.
TOP EXECUTIVE PAY - FISCAL 2025
$440,945
Kurt Dyroff, Co-CEO (Conservation/Business Support), as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Jul 15, 2026. Total across all compensation columns.
PEOPLE REPORTED - FISCAL 2025
276 Employees
Plus 15,000 volunteers reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990.
Money In, Money Out - Fiscal 2025
Revenue and expenses as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Jul 15, 2026. Donated goods are separated from cash so food and supply donations do not read as cash income.
Where the Money Went - Fiscal 2025
Management and general is the figure reported on the filing (Part IX total); where a filing does not carry it, it is computed as the residual of total expenses minus program and fundraising expenses. Cost to raise a dollar in fiscal 2025: $0.04 - $1,754,785 in fundraising expenses divided by $41,431,065 in total contributions.
Where the Money Came From - Fiscal 2025
| Source | Fiscal 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Contributions | $41,431,065 |
| Of Which Cash Contributions | $41,431,065 |
| Of Which Donated Goods (Noncash) | $0 |
| Federated Campaigns | $0 |
| Membership Dues | $13,059,347 |
| Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Related Organizations | $15,479,942 |
| Government Grants | $7,441,840 |
| All Other Contributions | $5,449,936 |
| Program Service Revenue | $12,881,869 |
| Investment Income | -$639,520 |
| Other Revenue | $660,373 |
| Total Revenue (All Sources) | $54,333,787 |
Reserves and Balance Sheet - Fiscal 2025
Reserves and Runway
3.1 Months
of reserves - $15,451,857 in net assets at the end of fiscal 2025, divided by average monthly expenses of about $5,023,450 in fiscal 2025.
Net assets can include donor-restricted funds, buildings and other assets that cannot be spent like cash. Treat months of reserves as a scale measure, not as cash in the bank.
Balance Sheet - End of Fiscal 2025
| Total Assets | $31,831,916 |
| Total Liabilities | $16,380,059 |
| Liabilities as Share of Assets | 51.5% |
| Net Assets | $15,451,857 |
Leadership Pay - Fiscal 2025
Pay is the summed total across all compensation columns on the Form 990 - pay from the organization, pay from related organizations, and other compensation. People are shown as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Jul 15, 2026.
| Name and Title, as Reported | Total Pay - Fiscal 2025 | Share of Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Dyroff - Co-CEO (Conservation/Business Support) | $440,945 | 0.73% |
| Jason Burckhalter - Co-CEO (Marketing/Fundraising) | $440,944 | 0.73% |
| Barry Woods - National Director Of Event Fundraising | $205,761 | 0.34% |
| Al Clark - National Director Of Development | $203,602 | 0.34% |
| Carol Frampton - Chief Legal Services | $196,318 | 0.33% |
| Chad Franklin - Director of Field Operations | $172,645 | 0.29% |
| Phillip Ferrare - Director of Field Operation Northeast | $160,080 | 0.27% |
| Greg Werner - SR Director Of Information Technology | $157,478 | 0.26% |
| Shawn McWilliams - National Director of Product & Project Leadership | $150,326 | 0.25% |
| Zachary Morton - National Director of Development | $147,601 | 0.24% |
| Lisa Wart - Director of Human Resources | $144,403 | 0.24% |
The full Part VII table lists every officer, director, trustee and key employee named on the filing, with hours and the same summed total. Compensation is reported for the calendar year ending within the fiscal year, per the Form 990.
Board and Governance - Fiscal 2025
Board and policy answers as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Jul 15, 2026.
Board Roster - as Reported on the Fiscal-2025 Form 990
18 voting members, 18 independent - independence count as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990.
| Name, as Reported | Role, as Reported |
|---|---|
| Kurt Dyroff | Co-CEO (Conservation/Business Support) |
| Jason Burckhalter | Co-CEO (Marketing/Fundraising) |
| Barry Woods | National Director Of Event Fundraising |
| Al Clark | National Director Of Development |
| Carol Frampton | Chief Legal Services |
| Chad Franklin | Director of Field Operations |
| Phillip Ferrare | Director of Field Operation Northeast |
| Greg Werner | SR Director Of Information Technology |
| Shawn McWilliams | National Director of Product & Project Leadership |
| Zachary Morton | National Director of Development |
| Lisa Wart | Director of Human Resources |
| Bryan Perry | Chairman of the Board |
| Parks Shackelford | President |
| Dal Dyches | Vice President |
| Phil Savage | Secretary |
| Marc Brinkmeyer | Treasurer |
| David Baron | Board Member |
| Richard Childress | Board Member |
| William D'Alonzo | Board Member |
| Ray Davidson | Board Member |
| Linda Demmer | Board Member |
| Louis Gambale | Board Member |
| Craig Harris | Board Member |
| Chris Hinkle | Board Member |
| Ben Noble | Board Member |
| Ronnie Reagin | Board Member |
| Joe Shults | Board Member |
| Harlan Starr | Board Member |
| Steve Uline | Board Member |
Governance Policy Flags - Fiscal 2025
Conflict of Interest PolicyYes - Reported
Whistleblower PolicyYes - Reported
Document Retention PolicyYes - Reported
Audited Financial StatementsYes - Reported
Audit CommitteeNo
Board Size and Independence18 voting / 18 independent
Flags report what the organization answered on the Form 990. A Yes means the policy was reported on the filing; it is not an outside review of how the policy works in practice.
Grants - Fiscal 2025
Grants Made - Fiscal 2025
This organization reported $4,948,328 in grants paid in fiscal 2025.
| Recipient, as Reported | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama State Chapter Other | $10,901 |
| Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Turkey manage act | $71,371 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation Land Purchase | $8,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy Reg program supp | $10,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation State research | $37,240 |
| Benton County Conservation Board Land Purchase | $7,500 |
| Colorado State Chapter Other | $7,268 |
| Congressional Sportmen'S Foundation Other | $9,450 |
| Conservation & Natural Resource Foundati Turkey manage act | $13,711 |
| Delaware Division Of Fish & Wildlife Habitat equipment | $10,000 |
| Ecoforesters Contract Labor | $11,981 |
| Florida State Chapter Other | $6,560 |
| Ga Dnr Law Enforcement Law enforce support | $33,369 |
| Ga Dnrwrd Contract Labor | $107,755 |
| Georgia Wildlife Federation Other | $12,500 |
| Illinois State Chapter Other | $26,304 |
| Indiana Nasp Ihea Archery in the Schools | $10,000 |
| Indiana State Chapter Other | $12,446 |
| International Wildlife Crimestoppers Inc Law enforce support | $30,000 |
| Michigan State Chapter Other | $7,752 |
| Minnesota State Chapter WS event state or local | $31,260 |
| Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries & Parks 4H & other | $25,000 |
| Missouri State Chapter Other | $19,046 |
| Nc Wildlife Resources Commission Turkey manage act | $165,974 |
| Nebraska State Chapter Other | $7,082 |
| New York State Chapter Nwtf Other | $10,169 |
| North Carolina State Chapter ENDOWED PROFESSOR/PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| North Cherokee Chapter JAKES Event State or Local | $6,000 |
| North La Wheelin Sportsmen La WS support materials | $8,000 |
| Ohec Outdoor Education Area | $6,000 |
| Ohio Ffa Camps Inc 4H/4H Shooting | $6,156 |
| Ohio State Chapter Other | $17,667 |
| Oklahoma Department Of Wildlife Conserv Archery in the Schools | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania State Chapter Law enforce support & Other | $15,992 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc Habitat equipment | $23,070 |
| Sc Hunters For The Hungry Other | $25,000 |
| South Carolina State Chapter Other | $13,580 |
| South Dakota Game Fish & Parks Habitat equipment | $7,000 |
| South Dakota Soil Health Coalition Habitat equipment | $10,000 |
| South Dakota State Chapter Other | $10,244 |
| Southeast Dakota Prescribed Burn Assoc Habitat equipment | $6,000 |
| State Of Michigan Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat | $24,050 |
| Staunton Meherrin Chapter Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat | $19,500 |
| Tennessee Tech University State research | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat | $53,273 |
| Texas State Chapter Other | $10,681 |
| Texas Wildlife Association Foundation Learn to Hunt | $10,000 |
| The Longleaf Alliance Prescribed burns | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Prescribed burns | $57,865 |
| The Nature Conservancy Ar Prescribed burns | $30,615 |
| The Nature Conservancy Ga Habitat equipment | $13,546 |
| The Nature Conservancy Sc Prescribed burns | $15,000 |
| The Trust For Public Land Land Purchase | $12,000 |
| Three Forks Wild Turkey Il WS event state or local | $5,600 |
| Twin Rivers Pba Habitat equipment | $13,000 |
| Uga Foundation Research equip | $15,200 |
| University Of Alabama State research | $30,000 |
| University Of Missouricolumbia Ar State research | $7,920 |
| Upper Cumberland Chapter JAKES Event State or Local | $10,000 |
| Usda Forest Serviceor Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat | $13,069 |
| Virginia State Chapter Cons Seed Program/Other | $34,271 |
| Washington State Chapter Hunting Heritage Projects/Other | $7,361 |
| West Virginia Div Of Natural Resources Land Purchase | $25,000 |
| Wi Department Of Natural Resources Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat | $19,120 |
| Wildlife Leadership Academy Educational Materials | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Dnr Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat | $5,390 |
| Wisconsin State Chapter Other | $13,102 |
Trend - Revenue
Years are shown only where a filing is held. Missing years are absent, never filled in.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Fiscal 2024 (Prior-Year Column on the Fiscal-2025 Filing) | $63,086,835 | - |
| Fiscal 2025 | $54,333,787 | -13.9% |
This table grows to a 10-year view (revenue, expenses, net assets and top pay) as earlier filings for this organization are added to the record. Missing years are absent, never filled in.
Filings on Record
| Tax Period | Form | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025 | Form 990 | In Force - Filed Jul 15, 2026 | Original Filing at the IRS |
If an amended return is filed, the newest amended return supersedes the earlier one and the table marks which filing is in force.