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![]() In this situation, we deduct 7 points from the charity's Accountability and Transparency score. Partial Credit: There has been a diversion of assets within the last two years and the charity has used Schedule O on the Form 990 to explain: the nature of the diversion, the amount of money or property involved and the corrective action taken to address the matter.This metric will be assigned to one of the following categories:įull Credit: There has been no diversion of assets within the last two years. If the charity does report a diversion, then we check to see if it complied with the Form 990 instructions by describing what happened and its corrective action. We check the charity's last two Forms 990 to see if the charity has reported any diversion of assets. (More)Ī diversion of assets – any unauthorized conversion or use of the organization's assets other than for the organization's authorized purposes, including but not limited to embezzlement or theft – can seriously call into question a charity's financial integrity. Our analysts check the Form 990 to determine if the independent Board members are a voting majority and also at least five in number. (More) The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. In support of this mission the Elk Foundation is committed to conserving, restoring and enhancing natural habitats promoting the sound management of wild, free-ranging elk, which may be hunted or otherwise enjoyed fostering cooperation among federal, state, tribal and private organizations and individuals in wildlife management and habitat conservation and educating members and the public about habitat conservation, the value of hunting, hunting ethics and wildlife management. ![]() The Elk Foundation's mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. (More) In 1984, four hunters from Troy, Montana, founded the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to guarantee a wild future for North America's grandest game animal. In 1984, four hunters from Troy, Montana, founded the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to guarantee a wild future for North America's grandest game animal. Our 501-C-3 Organization is a Public Charitable Non-Profit with the Federal Tax ID No. Please, just give any of the committee members listed below a call or an e-mail to arrange pick-up and receipt ticketing for your contributions. The Committee Members will have receipt books to give you credit slips for your tax deductible contributions and donations. A Check Donation to preserve habitat (with RMEF efforts to convert each $200 to preserve an acre) ![]() Underwrite the cost of one of our limited edition fine art items or sporting goods items ($50 & UP) Donation of a hunting trip or fishing charter are greatly appreciated (you tell us the value) Donation of merchandise, room stays, dinners, shows, golf or services (all donations placed in program) There are several ways that you can choose to contribute: Our volunteer committee donates hundreds of hours of personal time toward our “mission”, but our success depends largely on your generosity as one of our donor partners. We want to do even better as we undertake all the projects that we can afford each year.Īs committee members of this year’s fund raiser, we are asking you to remain our partner in those important conservation efforts. We thank all who have contributed in the past to achieve our record results. This means that the large majority of funds we raise go directly toward accomplishing our mission. We have performed consistently as one of the top non-profit organizations in the world by keeping administrative and fund raising costs as low as possible. National RMEF celebrates its 27th Anniversary year by continuing to put our income toward our mission statement “to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat” with over 5,800 conservation projects completed which benefit almost 6 million acres of wildlife habitat. If you would like to receive ticket forms, please call or e-mail Ed Quye, listed below for reservation forms for the April 30th scheduled event to be held at the Casino Fandango in Carson City starting at 4:30 PM. ![]() There will be many great raffle & auction items, games and exhibits for the Banquet. Steve Walsh will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. ![]()
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