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National Wildlife Federation

Unite all americans to ensure wildlife thrives in a rapidly changing world.

Animal Welfare Reston, VA EIN 530204616 · IRS Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation's mission is to inspire Americans to protect wildlife four our children's future. NWF works with more than 4 million members, partners and supporters in communities across the country to protect and restore wildlife habitat, confront climate change and connect people with nature.

Founded
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major
Operating in
1 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1943

Mission

Unite all americans to ensure wildlife thrives in a rapidly changing world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D300
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.22%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 92

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$0.00 ($110.5 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Wildlife Federation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Reston, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1939 and has been operating for 87 years. Its EIN is 530204616. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $156M in annual revenue. 177 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Wildlife Federation 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

National Wildlife Federation is located in Reston, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1939 and has been active for 87 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Wildlife Federation has $156M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% 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 Wildlife Federation is classified as a Animal Welfare 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 $156M in annual revenue. The organization has 177 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Wildlife Federation. 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 Wildlife Federation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. 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.

National Wildlife Federation's mission is to inspire Americans to protect wildlife four our children's future. NWF works with more than 4 million members, partners and supporters in communities across the country to protect and restore wildlife habitat, confront climate change and connect people with nature. National Wildlife Federation is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1939.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: National Wildlife Federation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $156M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to National Wildlife Federation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Wildlife Federation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 530204616, 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 8 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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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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Leadership

IS
Ismael Savadogo
Treasurer & CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alan B••••••
Director
AL
Allyn D••••
Director
AM
Amanda M•••••••
ASST SECRETARY
AN
Andrew P B••••••••
VP ONE FEDERATION
AP
April K B••••
AVP HUMAN RESOURCES
AR
Arthur B•••••
Director
BE
Benjamin P K•••
SECRETARY & GENERAL COUNSEL
BE
Beth V••••
Director
BR
Brad P•••••
Director
BR
Brian B••••••
Director
BR
Brianna J•••• R•••
Director
BR
Bruce W••••••
PAST CHAIR - UNTIL 06/21
CA
Carol B•••••••••••
Director
CA
Carole B•••••••••••
Director
CA
Caroline V I•••
VP STRATEGIC BUSINESS OPERATIONS
CA
Catherine N••••••
Director
CH
Chante F C••••••
VP EQUITY & JUSTICE
CO
Cody K••••••••
Director
CO
Collin O• M•••
PRESIDENT
DA
Dawn R•••••
CHIEF INNOVATION & GROWTH OFFICER
DR
Dr M•••• P•••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth S••••••
Director
ER
Eric F••••••••
Director
FR
Frederick K•••••
Director
GL
Gloria T••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Zionsville girl raises money for National Wildlife Federation - Current Publishing

youarecurrent.com · · Neutral

Central Florida 10-year-old competes in national wildlife conservation contest - WFTV

www.wftv.com · · Neutral

Riverside 4-Year-Old Is One Vote Away From a National Wildlife Win - The Raincross Gazette

www.raincrossgazette.com · · Neutral

National Wildlife Federation and affiliates, National Parks Conservation Association take ‘God Squad’ to court - Southern Environmental Law Center

www.selc.org · · Neutral

National Wildlife Federation and Reolink Launch Color Me Wild! Campaign Celebrating National Wildlife Week - Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com · · Positive

Federation, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Now Accepting Applications for Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Grant - National Wildlife Federation

www.nwf.org · · Positive

Proposed Changes to Endangered Species Act Miss Bipartisan Opportunity to Strengthen Recovery Funding - National Wildlife Federation

www.nwf.org · · Neutral

National Wildlife Magazine Announces 2025 Photo Contest Winners - National Wildlife Federation

www.nwf.org · · Neutral

2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest Winners: Powerful Impressions - National Wildlife Federation

www.nwf.org · · Neutral

EPA Rule Further Slashes Clean Water Act Protections for Streams, Wetlands - National Wildlife Federation

www.nwf.org · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Zionsville girl raises money for National Wildlife Federation - Current Publishing
May 2026
youarecurrent.com
Central Florida 10-year-old competes in national wildlife conservation contest - WFTV
Apr 2026
www.wftv.com
Riverside 4-Year-Old Is One Vote Away From a National Wildlife Win - The Raincross Gazette
Apr 2026
www.raincrossgazette.com
National Wildlife Federation and affiliates, National Parks Conservation Association take ‘God Squad’ to court - Souther
Apr 2026
www.selc.org
National Wildlife Federation and Reolink Launch Color Me Wild! Campaign Celebrating National Wildlife Week - Yahoo Finan
Mar 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Federation, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Now Accepting Applications for Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Grant - Nationa
Feb 2026
www.nwf.org
Proposed Changes to Endangered Species Act Miss Bipartisan Opportunity to Strengthen Recovery Funding - National Wildlif
Dec 2025
www.nwf.org
National Wildlife Magazine Announces 2025 Photo Contest Winners - National Wildlife Federation
Dec 2025
www.nwf.org
2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest Winners: Powerful Impressions - National Wildlife Federation
Dec 2025
www.nwf.org
EPA Rule Further Slashes Clean Water Act Protections for Streams, Wetlands - National Wildlife Federation
Nov 2025
www.nwf.org
Form filed
$156.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$117.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$112.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$114.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$82.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$94.4M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$83.9M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$91.1M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$77.8M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$76.9M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Wildlife Federation This page 77 $156.4 million 0%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

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 - 177 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
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

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about National Wildlife Federation

What is National Wildlife Federation?
National Wildlife Federation is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Reston, United States. National Wildlife Federation's mission is to inspire Americans to protect wildlife four our children's future. NWF works with more than 4 million members, partners and supporters in communities across the country to protect and restore wildlife habitat, confront climate change and connect people with nature.
When was National Wildlife Federation founded?
National Wildlife Federation was founded in 1939.
Who leads National Wildlife Federation?
Ismael Savadogo serves as Treasurer & CFO.
Where is National Wildlife Federation located?
Headquartered in Reston, United States.
What is National Wildlife Federation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Wildlife Federation trustworthy?
National Wildlife Federation 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 Wildlife Federation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 530204616.
What is National Wildlife Federation's website?
http://www.nwf.org