named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
10-Gun Raffle & Picnic
Annual fundraising event featuring a raffle of ten firearms, supporting club operations and conservation initiatives
Colby Classic Fishing Derby
Annual ice fishing competition on Lake Colby that celebrates local fishing traditions and encourages winter outdoor recreation
Firearms and Hunter Safety Training
Programs offering education in safe firearm handling and responsible hunting practices for members and the public
Kids Fishing Derby
Annual event introducing children to fishing on Lake Colby, promoting outdoor education and family engagement in conservation
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Shooting Sports Training and Safety 2 activities
- Operate indoor and outdoor shooting rangesOperates an indoor 50-foot shooting range for pistol and .22 rifle and an outdoor range with target placements at 100, 50, and 25 yards, accommodating rifles and pistols of any caliber.
- Provide archery range facilitiesProvides an archery range with multiple target lanes for indoor and outdoor use across seasons.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host annual community and family eventsHosts annual events including the Kids Fishing Derby, the Colby Classic Ice Fishing Derby, and the Christmas Pie Sale to engage the community and support regional traditions.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Make clubhouse facilities available for rentalMakes clubhouse facilities available for private rental by members and approved groups for meetings, events, and gatherings.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organize fundraising events to support club operationsOrganizes the 10-Gun Raffle to support the club's mission and hosts the Colby Classic to celebrate regional fishing tradition, combining fundraising with community engagement.
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Conservation-Focused Outdoor Sports Education 1 activity
- Promote wildlife stewardship and sportmanshipPromotes wildlife sportmanship and stewardship to preserve fish and game populations through educational and recreational programming.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Provide seasonal river access for recreational useOffers seasonal river access for approved recreational use by members.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$45K
Contributions & grants$450%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$8202%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$450
balance sheet
Total assets$91K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$90K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +52.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- DAVID ALDRICH — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD MOSE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Franklin County Government — Club operates in Franklin County and promotes responsible firearm use within the region.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Member-Driven Outdoor Education Modelmethodology: member-driven outdoor educationBy operating as a member-driven organization that promotes shooting sports and outdoor education, it cultivates responsible firearm use and conservation ethics, because peer-led participation increases engagement and accountability in safe and ethical practices.
- Stewardship Through Sportsmanshipmethodology: stewardship-through-sportmanshipBy promoting responsible wildlife sportmanship and stewardship, the organization fosters sustainable preservation of fish and game resources, because ethical engagement with hunting and fishing cultivates long-term conservation behavior among participants.