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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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84
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · 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
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 61%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.76%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

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

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.61
Program$0.61

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, National Wildlife Refuge Association has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Established in 1975, it predates 88% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 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. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 82 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

National Wildlife Refuge Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237447365. 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 Refuge Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('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 90/100.

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. It allocates 61% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Wildlife Refuge Association 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 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, National Wildlife Refuge Association 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 61% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

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 an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 61% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
61% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
11

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Desiree S••••••••••••••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 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
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 82 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 · 1975
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, DC, United States.
What is National Wildlife Refuge Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 61% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Wildlife Refuge Association trustworthy?
National Wildlife Refuge Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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