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California State Wildlife Foundation

The foundation works with diverse groups representing many interests to acquire and restore critical wildlife habitat and protecting species

Animal Welfare Berkeley, CA EIN: 680234744 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About California State Wildlife Foundation

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
D30Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

The foundation works with diverse groups representing many interests to acquire and restore critical wildlife habitat and protecting species

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.77%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.84
Program$0.84
100% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, California State Wildlife Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

California State Wildlife Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Berkeley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 680234744. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

California State Wildlife Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680234744. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

California State Wildlife Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

California State Wildlife Foundation is located in Berkeley, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, California State Wildlife Foundation has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% 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.

California State Wildlife Foundation is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for California State 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, California State Wildlife Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The foundation works with diverse groups representing many interests to acquire and restore critical wildlife habitat and protecting species California State Wildlife Foundation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to California State Wildlife Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. California State Wildlife Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680234744, 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.

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

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JA
Janet C•••
Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

California wildlife officials warn against interfering with deer fawns - FOX40
Apr 2026
fox40.com
Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
'This Is Very High Priority For Us': State Wildlife Officials Bust Massive Black Market Scheme Involving Poached Sturgeo
Apr 2022
www.cbsnews.com
California state wildlife agency recommends against listing western Joshua tree as threatened - The Desert Sun
Apr 2022
www.desertsun.com
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
SWAP Companion Plans - California Department of Fish and Wildlife (.gov)
Oct 2018
wildlife.ca.gov
State Wildlife Action Plan - California Department of Fish and Wildlife (.gov)
Sep 2015
wildlife.ca.gov

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 14 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about California State Wildlife Foundation

What is California State Wildlife Foundation?
California State Wildlife Foundation is a animal welfare organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Berkeley, United States. The foundation works with diverse groups representing many interests to acquire and restore critical wildlife habitat and protecting species
When was California State Wildlife Foundation founded?
California State Wildlife Foundation was founded in 1991.
Who leads California State Wildlife Foundation?
Janet Cobb serves as Executive Officer.
Where is California State Wildlife Foundation located?
Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, United States.
What is California State Wildlife Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is California State Wildlife Foundation trustworthy?
California State Wildlife Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 California State Wildlife Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 680234744.
What is California State Wildlife Foundation's website?
http://www.californiawildlifefoundation.org