Mule Deer Foundation
Wildlife conservation, habitat revitalization and enhancementprojects, sponsor hunter education clinics and special projects,production and distribution of foundation magazine to membership andgeneral public. Develop habitat stewardship and youth programs.
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the only conservation organization in North America solely dedicated to the restoration, protection, and management of mule deer populations and their habitat.
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Mission
Wildlife conservation, habitat revitalization and enhancementprojects, sponsor hunter education clinics and special projects,production and distribution of foundation magazine to membership andgeneral public. Develop habitat stewardship and youth programs.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 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
GiveRadar's verified records show Mule Deer Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 93% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. 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 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMule Deer Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Clearfield, UT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 680163253. 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 $27M in annual revenue. 121 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Mule Deer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680163253. 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.
Mule Deer Foundation 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 98% 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.
Mule Deer Foundation is located in Clearfield, UT, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, Mule Deer Foundation has $27M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mule Deer Foundation is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $27M in annual revenue. The organization has 121 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Mule Deer 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, Mule Deer 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 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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 only conservation organization in North America solely dedicated to the restoration, protection, and management of mule deer populations and their habitat. Mule Deer Foundation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $27M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Mule Deer Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mule Deer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680163253, 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.
MULE DEER 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
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
No antlerless mule deer in 2026 Big Game Draw - WestCentralOnline
Mule deer and mountain bikes: Can modern recreation and world-class wildlife coexist along the Winds? - WyoFile
Injured mule deer doe found in Union County, police seek shooter - KTVZ
Oregon overhauls Eastern Oregon deer hunting system as mule deer numbers drop - Central Oregon Daily
Application Strategy 2026: Nevada mule deer draw insights, and essential info before you apply - gohunt
Ground-based cameras show promise for measuring mule deer fawn ratios in certain areas of Idaho - Idaho Fish and Game (.gov)
Mule Deer Hunting Isn’t So Easy After All - Field & Stream
Wyoming Range and Sublette mule deer update - Wyoming Game and Fish (.gov)
COLUMN: Checking in on our local mule deer - Cody Enterprise
Mule deer lethally removed from captive elk facility will be donated to local food banks - Idaho Fish and Game (.gov)
Activity timeline
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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 - 121 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 · 121 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 · 1988
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Mule Deer Foundation
- What is Mule Deer Foundation?
- Mule Deer Foundation is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Clearfield, United States. the only conservation organization in North America solely dedicated to the restoration, protection, and management of mule deer populations and their habitat.
- When was Mule Deer Foundation founded?
- Mule Deer Foundation was founded in 1988.
- Who leads Mule Deer Foundation?
- Jeremy Snitker serves as CFO.
- Where is Mule Deer Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Clearfield, UT, United States.
- What is Mule Deer Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mule Deer Foundation trustworthy?
- Mule Deer Foundation 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 Mule Deer Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680163253.
- What is Mule Deer Foundation's website?
- http://www.muledeer.org