Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation
To restore and conserve fish, wildlife, and habitat throughout the state and teach members and the public to do the same.
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Mission
To restore and conserve fish, wildlife, and habitat throughout the state and teach members and the public to do the same.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1982, it predates 78% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- 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
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 + methodologyMichigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Bath, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 382303728. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $468K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 382303728. 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.
Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation is located in Bath, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Based on official tax filings, Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation has $468K in annual revenue. It allocates 42% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $468K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Michigan Wildlife Habitat 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, Michigan Wildlife Habitat 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 42% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
nature wildlife trails rice rare mammals conservancy members weddings events caterers musicans photographers DJ bogs BOSS education programs venue donate pub gift shop membership cougars habitat restoration Bath Lansing Michigan East conserve restore Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 42% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $468K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 382303728, 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.
MICHIGAN WILDLIFE HABITAT 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 (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 30 officers on file
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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 · 1982
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation
- What is Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation?
- Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bath, United States. nature wildlife trails rice rare mammals conservancy members weddings events caterers musicans photographers DJ bogs BOSS education programs venue donate pub gift shop membership cougars habitat restoration Bath Lansing Michigan East conserve restore
- When was Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation founded?
- Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation?
- John Ropp serves as Executive Dir/Sec.
- Where is Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Bath, MI, United States.
- What is Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 42% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation trustworthy?
- Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 382303728.
- What is Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation's website?
- http://www.miwildlife.org