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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
79/100 · 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
very-large

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
🌿 Environment · NTEE C300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 2%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.02 ($2.5 million)

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $171M in annual revenue. 168 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Audubon Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('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 91/100.

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 $171M in annual revenue. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% 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 a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $171M 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.

National Audubon Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 2% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1905.

Among environment charities registered in United States: National Audubon Society Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $171M 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
2% 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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Leadership

IN
Ingrid M Milne
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AJ
Ajay S•••
ASST. TREASURER (THRU 02/22)/DIR.
AN
Ana P•••• D T••••••
VP/ED, AUDUBON NY & CT (THRU 12/20)
AN
Anna R••••
Director & TREASURER (AS OF 10 & 21)
AR
Art W•••
Director
AU
Aurelio R••••
SENIOR VP, AUDUBON AMERICAS
CO
Coleman B••••
Director
DA
David H•••••••
VICE CHAIR (THRU 02/21)
DA
David J O•••••• T••• 0•••
CHIEF CONSERVATION OFFICER
DA
David J R•••••
CHIEF NETWORK OFFICER (THRU 04/21)
DA
David J R••••• T••• 0•••
CHIEF NETWORK OFFICER
DA
David M Y••••••
PRESIDENT (THRU 01/21) AND CEO
DA
David M Y•••••• - P••••••••
(THRU 01/21) & CEO (THRU 05/21)
DE
Dean F••••••
Director
DI
Diane R•••••••••
Director
DO
Doug C••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth G•••
CEO
EL
Elizabeth M G•••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER(AS OF 11/21)
ER
Erin G••••
Director
GE
George S G•••••••••
VICE CHAIR
HE
Heather S••••
Director
HE
Hector E M•••••• J•
Director
IN
Ingrid M M••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER(AS OF 01/22)
JA
James C G••••••••
Director
JA
Jane A••••••••
Director
JE
Jeffrey G•••••
ASST. SECRETARY (THRU 02/22)
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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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
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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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Audubon Society Inc This page 79 $171.2 million 2%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, United States.
What is National Audubon Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 2% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Audubon Society Inc trustworthy?
National Audubon Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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