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.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, National Wildlife Federation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 7 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 7 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% 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
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + 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. 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 $156M in annual revenue. 177 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
National Wildlife Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530204616. 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 Wildlife Federation 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 87% 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 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 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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 Wildlife Federation 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 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, National Wildlife Federation 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 87% 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 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 an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1939.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. 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.
Filing history
10 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 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
National Wildlife Federation certifies new schoolyard habitat in Blanchard | News, Sports, Jobs - The Express - lockhaven.com
Hopewell Valley Earns National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat Certification - MercerMe
Watchdog asks Interior to investigate National Wildlife Federation political spending - The Black Chronicle
A national program is creating more homes for wildlife. Iowa now has over 2,000 of them - Iowa Public Radio
Defenders of Wildlife Announces Mike Leahy as New Vice President of Government Relations - defenders.org
Zionsville 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 Parks Conservation Association, National Wildlife Federation and affiliates defend park wildlife, take ‘God Squad’ to court - National Parks Conservation Association
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 - 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
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 · 177 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 · 1939
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, VA, United States.
- What is National Wildlife Federation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is National Wildlife Federation trustworthy?
- National Wildlife Federation 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 Wildlife Federation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530204616.
- What is National Wildlife Federation's website?
- http://www.nwf.org