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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

To sustain, restore, and enhance the nation's fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats.

Animal Welfare Washington, DC EIN: 521384139 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a animal welfare organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $381.2 million. EIN: 521384139.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D300
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

Mission

To sustain, restore, and enhance the nation's fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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)
$0.96
Program$0.96
97% to programs beats the peer average (85%) 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 Fish and Wildlife Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 91% 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
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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 Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 521384139. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $513M in annual revenue. 176 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521384139. 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 Fish and Wildlife Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% 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.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has $513M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% 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.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 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 very-large organization. It has $513M in annual revenue. The organization has 176 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Fish and Wildlife 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, National Fish and Wildlife 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 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a animal welfare organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $381.2 million. EIN: 521384139. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $513M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 521384139, 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
97% 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
208

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

TO
Tokunbo F•••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

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

National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, EPA Award $44.2 Million In Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient/Sediment Reduction, Small Watershed Grants; Over $19 Million In PA - PA Environment Digest Blog

paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com ·

National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Awards $6.9 Million to Support 33 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Conservation Projects; Next Round Of Grant Applications Due April 9 - PA Environment Digest Blog

paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com ·

McDonald’s USA Makes Company’s Largest-Ever Investment in Regenerative Agriculture through National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Partnership - McDonald’s Corporation

corporate.mcdonalds.com ·

Managing Coldwater Fish Populations in a Changing Climate - National Park Service (.gov)

www.nps.gov ·

National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Now Accepting Chesapeake WILD Grant Proposals; 3 NFWF Grant Opportunities Now Open - PA Environment Digest Blog

paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com ·

Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Captain Stan Elrod Posthumously Wins Guy Bradley Award from National Fish & Wildlife Foundation - AllOnGeorgia

allongeorgia.com ·

National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Now Accepting Proposals For 2021 Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient & Sediment Reduction Grants - PA Environment Digest Blog

paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com ·

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Purchases Historic Flying M Ranch - Mineral County Independent News

mcindependentnews.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, EPA Award $44.2 Million In Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient/Sediment Reduction, S
Feb 2026
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Awards $6.9 Million to Support 33 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Conservation Projects; Ne
Feb 2026
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com
McDonald’s USA Makes Company’s Largest-Ever Investment in Regenerative Agriculture through National Fish and Wildlife Fo
Sep 2025
corporate.mcdonalds.com
Managing Coldwater Fish Populations in a Changing Climate - National Park Service (.gov)
Apr 2025
www.nps.gov
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Now Accepting Chesapeake WILD Grant Proposals; 3 NFWF Grant Opportunities Now Open -
Mar 2025
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com
Form filed
$513.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$415.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$421.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$381.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Captain Stan Elrod Posthumously Wins Guy Bradley Award from National Fish & Wildlife Foundat
Mar 2021
allongeorgia.com
Form filed
$347.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Now Accepting Proposals For 2021 Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient & Sediment Reduc
Dec 2020
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Purchases Historic Flying M Ranch - Mineral County Independent News
Sep 2016
mcindependentnews.com

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 176 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 · 1984
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

What is National Fish and Wildlife Foundation?
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a animal welfare organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $381.2 million. EIN: 521384139.
When was National Fish and Wildlife Foundation founded?
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation was founded in 1984.
Who leads National Fish and Wildlife Foundation?
Tokunbo Falayi serves as CFO.
Where is National Fish and Wildlife Foundation located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Fish and Wildlife Foundation trustworthy?
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Fish and Wildlife Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521384139.
What is National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's website?
http://www.nfwf.org