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African Wildlife Foundation

Awf's mission is to ensure that wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern africa. Afw's vision is of an africa where sustainable development includes thriving wildlife and wild …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About African Wildlife Foundation

We're working to ensure wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa. Our multi-faceted approach ensures conservation strategies work for wildlife and people.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D30Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1962

Mission

Awf's mission is to ensure that wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern africa. Afw's vision is of an africa where sustainable development includes thriving wildlife and wild lands as a cultural and economic asset for africa's future generations.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D30Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($31.4 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

African Wildlife Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 520781390. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $37M in annual revenue. 128 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

African Wildlife Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

African Wildlife Foundation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.

Based on official tax filings, African Wildlife Foundation has $37M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

African Wildlife Foundation is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $37M in annual revenue. The organization has 128 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for African Wildlife Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

African Wildlife Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We're working to ensure wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa. Our multi-faceted approach ensures conservation strategies work for wildlife and people. African Wildlife Foundation is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1961.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: African Wildlife Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $37M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to African Wildlife Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. African Wildlife Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 520781390, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

RI
Richard Holly
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alistair P•••
SENIOR DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIPS
AL
Althea W•••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
AN
Andrea A••••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT & EUROPE
AN
Andrew K••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Andrew K•••• A• O• 8•••
TRUSTEE
AN
Andrew M•••
TRUSTEE
AN
Anne S••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Charles R W••• U•••• 5••
VICE CHAIRMAN
CH
Charly F••••••
SR VP, CONSERVATION STRATEGY
CH
Christine H••••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Christopher L••
TRUSTEE
CR
Craig S••••••
SENIOR VP, PHILANTHROPY
DA
David W•••••••
Director
DO
Donald G•••
TRUSTEE
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Emery R•••••••••
TRUSTEE
ER
Eric C••••••••
CHIEF OF STAFF
FE
Felix O•••••
Director
FR
Frederick K••••
VP OF GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
FR
Fred S••••••
TRUSTEE
FR
Fred S•••••• A• O• 5••
TRUSTEE
GI
Gilles H•••••••••
TRUSTEE
GI
Gilles H••••••••• A• O• 8••
TRUSTEE
GR
Greg E••••••
TRUSTEE
HA
Hailemariam D•••••••• B••••
TRUSTEE
HE
Heather S•••• H••••
CHAIR
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$37.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$38.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$33.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$34.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$32.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$31.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
African Wildlife Foundation This page 89 $37.3 million 1%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 128 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about African Wildlife Foundation

What is African Wildlife Foundation?
African Wildlife Foundation is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. We're working to ensure wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa. Our multi-faceted approach ensures conservation strategies work for wildlife and people.
When was African Wildlife Foundation founded?
African Wildlife Foundation was founded in 1961.
Who leads African Wildlife Foundation?
Richard Holly serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is African Wildlife Foundation located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is African Wildlife Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is African Wildlife Foundation trustworthy?
African Wildlife Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is African Wildlife Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 520781390.
What is African Wildlife Foundation's website?
http://www.awf.org