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Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep

To promote the management of, and safeguard against, the extinction of all species of wild sheep native to north america

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Animal Welfare Chaska, MN EIN: 411628899 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep

Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep is a animal welfare organization based in CHASKA, United States. Annual revenue: $723K. EIN: 411628899.

Founded
Headquarters
Chaska, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

To promote the management of, and safeguard against, the extinction of all species of wild sheep native to north america

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: 56%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.56
Program$0.56

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1981, it predates 84% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 40,468 animal welfare 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Chaska, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 411628899. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $349K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411628899. 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.

Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep is located in Chaska, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep has $349K in annual revenue. It allocates 56% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep 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 small organization. It has $349K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep. 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, Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep 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 56% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.

Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep is a animal welfare organization based in CHASKA, United States. Annual revenue: $723K. EIN: 411628899. Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 56% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $349K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411628899, 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
$100K-$1M
56% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Mike B•••••
President

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 34 officers on file
  • 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 · 1981
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep

What is Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep?
Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chaska, United States. Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep is a animal welfare organization based in CHASKA, United States. Annual revenue: $723K. EIN: 411628899.
When was Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep founded?
Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep was founded in 1981.
Who leads Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep?
Mike Bouton serves as President.
Where is Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep located?
Headquartered in Chaska, MN, United States.
What is Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 56% of expenses go to program services.
Is Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep trustworthy?
Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep's registration number?
IRS EIN: 411628899.
What is Minnesota Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep's website?
http://www.fnawsmnwi.org