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National Audubon Society Inc

AUDUBON SAVES BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS USING SCIENCE, ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ON-THE-GROUND CONSERVATION. AUDUBON IS A POWERFUL DISTRIBUTED NETWORK OF 16 STATE AND REGIONAL …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About National Audubon Society Inc

The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1972

Mission

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the americas using science, advocacy, community engagement and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon is a powerful distributed network of 16 state and regional offices, 33 nature centers, 23 sanctuaries, greater than 450 independent chapters, and international partners throughout the hemisphere, with the knowledge and authenticity to care for birds, and the places they need, in communities across the country. Audubon currently works with students on over 160 college campuses, including campus chapters, affiliate groups and student ambassadors. Our work is a formidable combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy expertise, and community engagement that we leverage to tackle some of the most pressing challenges that birds face today.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.60%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% to programs beats the peer average (77%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, National Audubon Society Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1905, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented environment 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 verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

National Audubon Society Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1905 and has been operating for 121 years. Its EIN is 131624102. 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 $150M in annual revenue. 168 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Audubon Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131624102. 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.

National Audubon Society Inc 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 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

National Audubon Society Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1905 and has been active for 121 years. Its registered address is 225 Varick Street, 7th Floor, United States.

Based on official tax filings, National Audubon Society Inc has $150M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 77% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Audubon Society Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $150M in annual revenue. The organization has 168 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Audubon Society Inc. 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, National Audubon Society Inc 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 79% 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 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 National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. National Audubon Society Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1905.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $150M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to National Audubon Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Audubon Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131624102, 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
$100M-$1B
79% 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
1,116

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

IN
Ingrid M M••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Alice Smith becomes the first school to participate in national Audubon Mural Project - hometownsource.com
Jun 2026
www.hometownsource.com
National Audubon Society receives $13 million grant to help with salt marsh loss in Maryland - WBOC TV
May 2026
www.wboc.com
Florida's Audubon-Approved Barrier Island Birdwatching Haven Is Just An Hour From Orlando - islands.com
May 2026
www.islands.com
Naturally Curious with John DeLuca: Blue Ridge Audubon keeps decadeslong tradition alive with latest bird count - mounta
Jan 2026
mountainx.com
Audubon Society Launches New Conservation Tool During Migration Season - Esri
Oct 2025
www.esri.com
Santee Cooper and National Audubon Society Announce Agreement on Transmission Line Span Through Beidler Forest - Santee
Sep 2025
www.santeecooper.com
At the National Audubon Society’s “Soaring, Together!” Conference - Maine Audubon
Aug 2025
maineaudubon.org
Form filed
$149.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$156.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$150.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$171.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$157.4M 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
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 - 168 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 168 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1905
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Audubon Society Inc

What is National Audubon Society Inc?
National Audubon Society Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
When was National Audubon Society Inc founded?
National Audubon Society Inc was founded in 1905.
Who leads National Audubon Society Inc?
Ingrid M Milne serves as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
Where is National Audubon Society Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is National Audubon Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Audubon Society Inc trustworthy?
National Audubon Society Inc 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 National Audubon Society Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131624102.
What is National Audubon Society Inc's website?
https://www.audubon.org