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National Wildlife Refuge Association

To conserve america's wildlife heritage for future generations through srategic programs that protect and enhance the national wildlife refuge system and the landscapes beyond its boundaries. By combining …

National Wildlife Refuge

Animal Welfare Washington, DC EIN 237447365 · IRS Sign up to see website
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83
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About National Wildlife Refuge Association

The National Wildlife Refuge Association protects, promotes, and enhances the National Wildlife Refuge System and the landscapes beyond its boundaries.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D013
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1975

Mission

To conserve america's wildlife heritage for future generations through srategic programs that protect and enhance the national wildlife refuge system and the landscapes beyond its boundaries. By combining policy, landscape-scale conservation efforts, grassroots development and public education, the refuge association works to strengthen the ecologocial integrity of our national wildlife refuges, maintaining the diversity of american wildlife and plants for the future

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D013
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.76%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.3% of total expenses ($164,120 of $1,074,218).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Wildlife Refuge Association 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 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 237447365. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 82 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

National Wildlife Refuge Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('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 89/100.

National Wildlife Refuge Association is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Wildlife Refuge Association has $1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Wildlife Refuge Association 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 82 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for National Wildlife Refuge Association. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

National Wildlife Refuge Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.

The National Wildlife Refuge Association protects, promotes, and enhances the National Wildlife Refuge System and the landscapes beyond its boundaries. National Wildlife Refuge Association is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: National Wildlife Refuge Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to National Wildlife Refuge Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Wildlife Refuge Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237447365, 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 3 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, 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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Leadership

DE
Desiree Sorenson-Groves
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Andrew W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Carl W•••••••
CHAIR
CA
Caroline B••••••
VICE PRESIDE
CH
Chad B••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Cheryl H•••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Daniel A•••
BOARD MEMBER
DE
Desiree S••••••••••••••
President & CEO
DO
Donald O••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dragana C••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
ED
Ed B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
E
E G••• P••••
SECRETARY
EL
Elaine M••••
BOARD MEMBER
GA
Gail C••••••
AT-LARGE
GE
Geoffrey H••••••
PRESIDENT
JA
James F M••••••••• I••
TREASURER
JI
Jim K••••
BOARD MEMBER
JI
Jim S••••
BOARD MEMBER
JU
Julie M•••••
PROGRAM MANA
KI
Kit R•••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Marco A••••••
CHIEF OPER.
MA
Marge K••••
VICE-CHAIR
MA
Mark M•••••
COO - FORMER
MI
Mike B••••••
VICE CHAIR
NA
Nancy M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
NA
Nancy M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Wildlife Refuge Association This page 83 $1.2 million -
Colorado Horse Rescue 89 $3.6 million -
Friends of at Pima Animal Care Center 89 $3.9 million -
Brazoria County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … 89 $1.9 million -
Alley Cat Rescue Inc 89 $3.3 million -
Pope Memorial Spca of Concord Merrimack County 89 $1.2 million -
Operation Catnip of Gainesville Inc 89 $1.1 million 5%
Lifesavers Inc 89 $2.4 million 4%
New Hampshire Spca 89 $5.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 82 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 Refuge Association

What is National Wildlife Refuge Association?
National Wildlife Refuge Association is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The National Wildlife Refuge Association protects, promotes, and enhances the National Wildlife Refuge System and the landscapes beyond its boundaries.
When was National Wildlife Refuge Association founded?
National Wildlife Refuge Association was founded in 1975.
Who leads National Wildlife Refuge Association?
Desiree Sorenson-Groves serves as President & CEO.
Where is National Wildlife Refuge Association located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is National Wildlife Refuge Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Wildlife Refuge Association trustworthy?
National Wildlife Refuge Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Refuge Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237447365.
What is National Wildlife Refuge Association's website?
http://www.refugeassociation.org