Endangered Species Coalition
The protection of endangered species and their habitat: the endangered species coalition (esc) works to ensure that the nation's programs and laws protecting endangered species and habitat are …
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The Endangered Species Coalition works to protect and restore threatened and endangered wildlife and the wild places they depend on. Through grassroots organizing, advocacy, and education, we defend the Endangered Species Act and empower communities to keep the wild alive.
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Mission
The protection of endangered species and their habitat: the endangered species coalition (esc) works to ensure that the nation's programs and laws protecting endangered species and habitat are fully funded and enforced. This has been accomplished by educating the general public about all the threats to the laws. The best way to do this is through grassroots mobilization. The organizers in the states have worked on local, state and regional campaigns in their repective states. Esc works with members of other organizations and activists in ther respective states to protect specific species. Esc also maintains a website that contains fact sheets and action alerts about issues they are working on.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Endangered Species Coalition has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEndangered Species Coalition 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 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 522235210. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $891K in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Endangered Species Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522235210. 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.
Endangered Species Coalition has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% 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.
Endangered Species Coalition is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Based on official tax filings, Endangered Species Coalition has $891K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Endangered Species Coalition is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $891K in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Endangered Species Coalition. 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, Endangered Species Coalition 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
The Endangered Species Coalition works to protect and restore threatened and endangered wildlife and the wild places they depend on. Through grassroots organizing, advocacy, and education, we defend the Endangered Species Act and empower communities to keep the wild alive. Endangered Species Coalition is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $891K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Endangered Species Coalition are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Endangered Species Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522235210, 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.
ENDANGERED SPECIES COALITION 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 (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Environmental Advocates Warn Against Proposed Changes To Endangered Species Act - DeeperBlue.com
LaLota Vote Will Be Key on Endangered Species Act - The East Hampton Star
Mike Johnson to Unleash 'Catastrophic' Attack on Endangered Species Act - Common Dreams
House To Vote On Legislation That Would Weaken Endangered Species Act - National Parks Traveler
Ocean Advocates Slam Endangered Species Committee Stripping Protections In The Gulf of Mexico - DeeperBlue.com
‘God Squad’ exempts entire Gulf of Mexico oil industry from endangered species rules - Florida Phoenix
Federal ‘God Squad’ exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules - Live 5 News
Endangered Species Act faces new threat as ‘God Squad’ convenes - The Invading Sea
Endangered Species Coalition Teams Up With Save The Manatee Club To Protect Manatees - DeeperBlue.com
Theme for 2026 Endangered Species Day announced - Daily Republic
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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 - 48 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 · 48 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 · 2001
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Endangered Species Coalition
- What is Endangered Species Coalition?
- Endangered Species Coalition is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The Endangered Species Coalition works to protect and restore threatened and endangered wildlife and the wild places they depend on. Through grassroots organizing, advocacy, and education, we defend the Endangered Species Act and empower communities to keep the wild alive.
- When was Endangered Species Coalition founded?
- Endangered Species Coalition was founded in 2001.
- Who leads Endangered Species Coalition?
- Susan Holmes serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Endangered Species Coalition located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Endangered Species Coalition's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Endangered Species Coalition trustworthy?
- Endangered Species Coalition has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Endangered Species Coalition's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 522235210.
- What is Endangered Species Coalition's website?
- http://www.endangered.org