Congressional Sportsmens Foundation
Csf's mission is to work with congress, governors, and state legislatures to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping and the american values they serve.
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Advancing hunting, fishing, access & conservation through bipartisan policy leadership to protect America’s outdoor heritage.
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Mission
Csf's mission is to work with congress, governors, and state legislatures to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping and the american values they serve.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Congressional Sportsmens Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 91% of comparable charities. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 86% of the 1,184 sports & recreation charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Congressional Sportsmens Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical sports & recreation charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCongressional Sportsmens Foundation is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 521686163. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 127 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Congressional Sportsmens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521686163. 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.
Congressional Sportsmens Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.
Congressional Sportsmens Foundation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Based on official tax filings, Congressional Sportsmens Foundation has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for sports & recreation charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $781K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Congressional Sportsmens Foundation is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 127 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Congressional Sportsmens Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Congressional Sportsmens 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 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Advancing hunting, fishing, access & conservation through bipartisan policy leadership to protect America’s outdoor heritage. Congressional Sportsmens Foundation is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $781K.
Yes, donations to Congressional Sportsmens Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Congressional Sportsmens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521686163, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CONGRESSIONAL SPORTSMENS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
7 articles found
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Tradition in Action: Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Connects Through Clays and Conservation - Outdoor Wire
Driftwood Outdoors: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation gathering fosters commitment - Columbia Daily Tribune
Bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Announces New Leadership - AmmoLand Shooting Sports News
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s 26th Annual Banquet Offers Something for Every Hunter - American Hunter
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation on the No. 3 of Austin Dillon at Sonoma - Jayski
B.A.S.S. and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation partner on conservation - Trade Only Today
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and National Wildlife Federation Join Forces for Conservation - National Wildlife Federation
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 127 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 127 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1989
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Congressional Sportsmens Foundation
- What is Congressional Sportsmens Foundation?
- Congressional Sportsmens Foundation is a sports & recreation publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Advancing hunting, fishing, access & conservation through bipartisan policy leadership to protect America’s outdoor heritage.
- When was Congressional Sportsmens Foundation founded?
- Congressional Sportsmens Foundation was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Congressional Sportsmens Foundation?
- Jeffrey Crane serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Congressional Sportsmens Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Congressional Sportsmens Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Congressional Sportsmens Foundation trustworthy?
- Congressional Sportsmens Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Congressional Sportsmens Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521686163.
- What is Congressional Sportsmens Foundation's website?
- http://www.congressionalsportsmen.org