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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.

Congressional Sportsmen's

Washington, DC EIN 521686163 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Congressional Sportsmens Foundation

Advancing hunting, fishing, access & conservation through bipartisan policy leadership to protect America’s outdoor heritage.

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1990

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 where
Sports & Recreation
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.8% of total expenses ($626,583 of $5,782,727).

Where every $1 goes

$0.72
Program expenses$0.72 ($4.1 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Congressional 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for sports & recreation charities in United States. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 127 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

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 77% for sports & recreation charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $725K. 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.

Congressional Sportsmens Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 72% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 77%. 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.

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: Congressional Sportsmens Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $725K.

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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jeffrey Crane
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Becky H••••••••
Director
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Bob Z••••••
Director
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Brandon M•••••
Director
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Brent M•••••
VICE PRESIDE
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Brian L••••
Director
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Bruce P•••••
Director
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Christopher H•••••
SR DIR FISHE
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Christopher M•••
Director
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Corey M••••
Director
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Evan H••••
Director
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Francisco B•••••
Director
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Gary K••••
VICE PRESIDE
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Harlan K•••
Director
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James C••••••
Director
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James D•••••
Director
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Jason H•••••••
Director
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Jason V••••••••••
Director
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Jeffrey C••••
PRESIDENT &
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Joe B•••••••
Director
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John N••
Director
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Kelli A••••••
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Ken E••••••
Director
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Kevin P••••
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Congressional Sportsmens Foundation This page 74 $5.6 million 72%
USA Swimming Inc 93 $1.1 million 87%
Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte Inc 93 $5.2 million 83%
Arvada Hockey Association 90 $1.2 million 99%
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Inc 90 $7.0 million 88%
Ignite Volleyball Club and Foundation Inc 90 $2.2 million 77%
Hazen Winter Sports Association Inc 90 $1.2 million 86%
Orono Hockey Boosters Inc 89 $1.0 million 93%
Ray County Transportation Inc 89 $1.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, 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