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Safari Club International Foundation

Safari club international is dedicated to the protection and the freedom to hunt and promote wildlife conservation worldwide. These primary missions are supported through many arenas of the …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About Safari Club International Foundation

Dedicated to wildlife education and conservation, humanitarian efforts, and advocacy of the hunter and hunting.

Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

Safari club international is dedicated to the protection and the freedom to hunt and promote wildlife conservation worldwide. These primary missions are supported through many arenas of the organization.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.46
Program$0.46

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Safari Club International Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Safari Club International Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 300017135. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $28K in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Safari Club International Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 300017135. 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.

Safari Club International Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Safari Club International Foundation is located in Washington, DC, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Safari Club International Foundation has $28K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Safari Club International Foundation is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $28K in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Safari Club International Foundation. 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, Safari Club International Foundation 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). 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.

Dedicated to wildlife education and conservation, humanitarian efforts, and advocacy of the hunter and hunting. Safari Club International Foundation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $28K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Safari Club International Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Safari Club International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300017135, 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
$10K-$100K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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

From FY2023 filing

PJ
Pj C•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Chris Bartelt receives Wisconsin’s Shikar-Safari Club Wildlife Officer of the Year Award - Outdoor News

www.outdoornews.com ·

Safari Club International Applauds U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Expanding Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on Public Lands - The Outdoor Wire | The Outdoor Wire - Outdoor Wire

www.theoutdoorwire.com ·

Safari Club International Kicks Off SCI Lobby Day 2026 - Outdoor Wire

www.theoutdoorwire.com ·

Shooting USA – Safari Club International - Outdoor Wire

www.theoutdoorwire.com ·

Senior Conservation Officer Jim Stirling honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year - Idaho Fish and Game (.gov)

idfg.idaho.gov ·

New chapter of Safari Club International set up in this province - ntv.ca

ntv.ca ·

Safari Club International Convention Posts 14.4% Growth in Registered Attendance - Outdoor Wire

www.theoutdoorwire.com ·

Lee R. Anderson Honored with Beretta & SCI Foundation Conservation Leadership Award at Safari Club International Show - The Outdoor Wire - Outdoor Wire

www.theoutdoorwire.com ·

Safari Club International Convention Celebrates Resounding Success, Uniting Hunters and Conservationists From Around the Globe - The Outdoor Wire | The Outdoor Wire - Outdoor Wire

www.theoutdoorwire.com ·

Beretta Brings 500 Years of Craft, Conservation, and Innovation to Safari Club International - Outdoor Wire

www.theoutdoorwire.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Chris Bartelt receives Wisconsin’s Shikar-Safari Club Wildlife Officer of the Year Award - Outdoor News
Jun 2026
www.outdoornews.com
Safari Club International Applauds U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Expanding Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on Pub
May 2026
www.theoutdoorwire.com
Safari Club International Kicks Off SCI Lobby Day 2026 - Outdoor Wire
May 2026
www.theoutdoorwire.com
Shooting USA – Safari Club International - Outdoor Wire
Apr 2026
www.theoutdoorwire.com
Senior Conservation Officer Jim Stirling honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year - Idah
Apr 2026
idfg.idaho.gov
New chapter of Safari Club International set up in this province - ntv.ca
Mar 2026
ntv.ca
Safari Club International Convention Posts 14.4% Growth in Registered Attendance - Outdoor Wire
Mar 2026
www.theoutdoorwire.com
Lee R. Anderson Honored with Beretta & SCI Foundation Conservation Leadership Award at Safari Club International Show -
Feb 2026
www.theoutdoorwire.com
Safari Club International Convention Celebrates Resounding Success, Uniting Hunters and Conservationists From Around the
Feb 2026
www.theoutdoorwire.com
Beretta Brings 500 Years of Craft, Conservation, and Innovation to Safari Club International - Outdoor Wire
Feb 2026
www.theoutdoorwire.com
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 41 officers on file
  • 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
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Safari Club International Foundation

What is Safari Club International Foundation?
Safari Club International Foundation is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. Dedicated to wildlife education and conservation, humanitarian efforts, and advocacy of the hunter and hunting.
Who leads Safari Club International Foundation?
Pj Carleton serves as President.
Where is Safari Club International Foundation located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Safari Club International Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is Safari Club International Foundation trustworthy?
Safari Club International Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial 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 Safari Club International Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300017135.
What is Safari Club International Foundation's website?
http://dcsafariclub.org