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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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.
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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.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational 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.
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.
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Alice Smith becomes the first school to participate in national Audubon Mural Project - hometownsource.com
National Audubon Society receives $13 million grant to help with salt marsh loss in Maryland - WBOC TV
Florida's Audubon-Approved Barrier Island Birdwatching Haven Is Just An Hour From Orlando - islands.com
Naturally Curious with John DeLuca: Blue Ridge Audubon keeps decadeslong tradition alive with latest bird count - mountainx.com
Audubon Society Launches New Conservation Tool During Migration Season - Esri
Santee Cooper and National Audubon Society Announce Agreement on Transmission Line Span Through Beidler Forest - Santee Cooper
At the National Audubon Society’s “Soaring, Together!” Conference - Maine Audubon
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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 - 168 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 · 168 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 · 1905
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Programs & activitiesNo 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