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 …
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The National Wildlife Refuge Association protects, promotes, and enhances the National Wildlife Refuge System and the landscapes beyond its boundaries.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (6 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 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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 REFUGE ASSOCIATION 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 82 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 82 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 · 1975
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Programs & activitiesNo 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