Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, Parks and Marine Foundation

What Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, Parks and Marine Foundation does

The Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, Parks and Marine Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation established in 2003 by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) to provide supplemental financial support to MDWFP and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR). It is the only organization that directly supports both agencies, funding conservation, marine, and educational projects across Mississippi's inland and coastal ecosystems spanning the northeast hills, the Delta, and the Gulf Coast. The Foundation operates a portfolio of programs including the Youth License Program (over 28,000 licenses purchased to date, leveraging the federal Pittman Robertson Act at a 12:1 match), Archery in Mississippi Schools (AIMS), the Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program (MSSP), Fishing Rodeos, the Black Bear Program, the McIvor Shooting Facility, LeFleur's Bluff Playground, the Law Fit conservation officer competition, the Spring Gobbler Hunting Survey, and an annual scholarship program.\n\nThe Foundation is funded entirely through donations and has no product or service revenue. Revenue streams include one-time and recurring online donations via Stripe, direct mail contributions, Mississippi state income tax refund designations, voluntary add-on contributions at the point of hunting or fishing license purchase, memorial gifts, gifts of appreciated stock, and planned giving vehicles including charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance gifts, and bequests. Donors are primarily Mississippi sportsmen, with secondary support from general taxpayers and youth program participants. The Foundation reports that more than 90 percent of spending is directed to its conservation mission and that it is subject to annual independent audits.

Name

Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, Parks and Marine Foundation

Legal name

Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, Parks and Marine Foundation

Website

https://foundationmwfp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, Parks and Marine Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2003 that provides supplemental financial support to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) for conservation programs statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conservation Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAGAB

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAGAE

Marine & Freshwater Conservation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAKAM

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYBPAGAIAJ

Advocacy, Policy & Public Awareness (Animal Welfare)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

Keywords

• Conservation nonprofit
• Wildlife fundraising
• Fisheries support
• Parks funding
• Marine resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations from Sportsmen and Mississippi Residents: The foundation is funded primarily through monetary and in-kind contributions from generous donors, with sportsmen of Mississippi being a key donor base. Donations can be made one-time or monthly through the website via Stripe payment processing.
2. State Income Tax Refund Designations: Mississippi taxpayers have the option of contributing an amount from their state income tax refund to the foundation, providing a passive recurring donation stream.
3. License Purchase Add-Ons: Purchasers of Mississippi hunting or fishing licenses have the opportunity to make a contribution to the foundation at the time of license purchase, embedding the donation into an existing transaction.
4. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: The foundation accepts planned gifts of land, stock, or through one's estate including charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance gifts, and bequests. This represents a significant long-term revenue strategy.
5. Memorial Gifts: Memorial gifts in memory of loved ones or outdoor enthusiasts provide direct impact on conservation efforts with designated notification to designees.
6. Gifts of Appreciated Stock: Donors can transfer appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares held for more than one year, providing tax benefits including immediate income tax deduction and avoidance of capital gains tax.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, Parks and Marine Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises monetary and in-kind donations from Mississippi sportsmen, taxpayers, and planned giving contributors to provide supplemental financial support to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR). The Foundation channels these funds into conservation programs including the Youth License Program, Archery in Mississippi Schools (AIMS), Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program, Fishing Rodeos, Black Bear Program, scholarships, and shooting and playground facilities. More than 90 percent of spending is directed to its conservation mission across Mississippi.

Product overview

The Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, Parks and Marine Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2003 that provides financial support to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR). The Foundation does not offer a single software product but rather operates a portfolio of conservation programs including youth development initiatives (Youth License, AIMS archery, MSSP shooting sports, Fishing Rodeos, Super Hunt), wildlife programs (Black Bear Program, Spring Gobbler Hunting Survey), facility support (McIvor Shooting Facility, LeFleur's Bluff Playground), scholarships, and planned giving options. Over 90 percent of the Foundation's spending is directed to its mission of conserving Mississippi's natural resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth License Program Program that purchases youth hunting and fishing licenses at $5.00 each for young people who have completed the Hunter Education course, helping introduce the next generation to outdoor activities and generating Pittman Robertson Act funds for MDWFP.
• Black Bear Program Program supporting MDWFP's Black Bear Program through donations used to purchase tracking collars, traps, and monitoring tools for Mississippi's black bear population conservation.
• Archery in Mississippi Schools (AIMS) Youth archery program launched in 2006, now one of Mississippi's largest youth programs, reaching hundreds of schools across the state to introduce students to archery.
• Scholarships Annual scholarship opportunities including the Coastal Conservation Scholarship ($5,000 for MDMR employees/dependents) and Outdoor Conservation Scholarship (up to four $3,000 awards for MDWFP employees/dependents).
• Fishing Rodeos Youth Fishing Rodeos that introduce children and families to fishing through hands-on outdoor experiences, teaching fishing skills, aquatic conservation, and outdoor stewardship.
• Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program (MSSP) Team-based youth development program using shotgun sports (5-Stand, Skeet, Sporting Clays) to teach life skills including discipline, safety, teamwork, ethics, and self-confidence.
• Super Hunt (Van Allen Memorial Donation Program) Van Allen Memorial Donation program providing outdoor experiences for youth with disabilities, honoring the legacy of Mr. Van Allen through dedicated fundraising.
• McIvor Shooting Facility 300-acre state-of-the-art shooting sports facility near Sardis, MS offering options for bow practice, rifle sighting, and shotgun skills development.
• LeFleur's Bluff Playground 21st century playground featuring 80 play activities, 73 of which are inclusive to children with accessibility needs, designed for children ages 6 months to 12 years.
• Law Fit Annual fitness competition for conservation officers testing bench press, 1.5-mile run, sit-ups, flexibility, pull-ups, and suspect pursuit course abilities.
• Spring Gobbler Hunting Survey Citizen-science initiative started in 1995 to collect long-term data on turkey activity and population numbers through voluntary hunter participation.
• Employee Emergency Fund Emergency assistance fund maintained to provide support to MDWFP staff facing physical or medical emergencies.
• Planned Giving Estate planning donation vehicles including Charitable Lead Trusts, Charitable Remainder Trusts, life insurance gifts, and bequests for long-term conservation support.
• Memorial Donations Memorial gifts made in honor of loved ones or outdoor enthusiasts, directly supporting Mississippi's conservation efforts with designated notification to designees.
• Gifts of Appreciated Stock Donation option allowing contributors to transfer appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares held for more than one year for an immediate income tax deduction while avoiding capital gains tax.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 28,000 youth hunting/fishing licenses purchased, generating over $62 per license in federal Pittman Robertson Act funds for MDWFP
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003MDWFP is the primary beneficiary of foundation support. In 2003, MDWFP established the foundation to assist in protecting and preserving Mississippi's wildlife heritage. The foundation provides financial support for various wildlife, marine, and educational projects associated with MDWFP including the Black Bear Program, youth licenses, and conservation initiatives.
• Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003MDMR has primary responsibility for marine resources and coastal conservation in Mississippi. The foundation is the only organization that directly supports MDMR, providing supplemental financial assistance for coastal conservation and marine resource protection efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that supports the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — a structurally identical role to MWFPM Foundation supporting MDWFP/MDMR, with similar revenue model (donations, planned giving, special licenses) and similar program portfolio.
• Safari Club International Foundation: A hunting-conservation nonprofit with overlapping hunter-donor base and conservation funding mission; comparable event-driven fundraising (banquets, conventions) to MWFPM's program-event channels.
• B.A.S.S. (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society): A fishing-conservation nonprofit with directly overlapping fisheries and youth-tournament mission; comparable angler-donor base and tournament/event-driven fundraising model to MWFPM's Fishing Rodeos.
• Trout Unlimited: A coldwater fisheries conservation nonprofit with overlapping angler-donor demographic and habitat-conservation mission; comparable state-chapter structure and donor-funded program delivery.
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: A hunter-funded wildlife habitat nonprofit focused on elk and other species, with mission overlap (species conservation, hunter-supported programs) and a similar sportsmen-driven donation model.
• National Wild Turkey Federation: A wildlife conservation nonprofit where MWFPM CEO Clark Gordin previously served as a regional director; shares a wildlife-habitat mission, sportsmen donor base, and grassroots fundraising model.
• Coastal Conservation Association: A national marine conservation nonprofit funded by sportsmen, focused on coastal habitat and fisheries — directly comparable to the marine-conservation mission MWFPM supports via MDMR, and sharing the same hunter/angler donor demographic.
• Ducks Unlimited: The largest waterfowl/wetlands conservation nonprofit in the US, funded primarily by hunters — overlapping donor base (sportsmen), overlapping conservation mission, and a comparable portfolio of state-chapter fundraising infrastructure.
• Florida Wildlife Federation: A state-level conservation nonprofit supporting Florida fish and wildlife resources — comparable scale, mission (state-focused wildlife/fisheries conservation), and donor base to MWFPM Foundation in Mississippi.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy: A much larger, national environmental nonprofit with overlapping conservation mission; competes for the same donor dollars at the high-net-worth and corporate-sponsorship level but does not specialize in Mississippi or in state-agency supplemental funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Mississippi-Wildlife-Fisheries-Parks-Foundation-79941422042

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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