National Wildlife Federation
Unite all americans to ensure wildlife thrives in a rapidly changing world.
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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.
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Mission
Unite all americans to ensure wildlife thrives in a rapidly changing world.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational 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.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
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NeutralZionsville girl raises money for National Wildlife Federation - Current Publishing
Central Florida 10-year-old competes in national wildlife conservation contest - WFTV
Riverside 4-Year-Old Is One Vote Away From a National Wildlife Win - The Raincross Gazette
National Wildlife Federation and affiliates, National Parks Conservation Association take ‘God Squad’ to court - Southern Environmental Law Center
National Wildlife Federation and Reolink Launch Color Me Wild! Campaign Celebrating National Wildlife Week - Yahoo Finance
Federation, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Now Accepting Applications for Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Grant - National Wildlife Federation
Proposed Changes to Endangered Species Act Miss Bipartisan Opportunity to Strengthen Recovery Funding - National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Magazine Announces 2025 Photo Contest Winners - National Wildlife Federation
2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest Winners: Powerful Impressions - National Wildlife Federation
EPA Rule Further Slashes Clean Water Act Protections for Streams, Wetlands - National Wildlife Federation
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- 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.
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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