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South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc

To inspire americans to conserve and protect the environment and wildlife

Animal Welfare Pierre, SD EIN: 237314554 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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84
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc

South Dakota Wildlife Federation. Working to Preserve South Dakota's Hunting & Fishing Heritage.

Founded
Headquarters
Pierre, SD
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D013
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

To inspire americans to conserve and protect the environment and wildlife

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 23.91%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.9% of total expenses ($27,433 of $172,105).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.25
Program$0.25

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1945, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% 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
  • 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
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

South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Pierre, SD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 years. Its EIN is 237314554. 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 $115K in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237314554. 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.

South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc 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.

South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc is located in Pierre, SD, United States. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years.

Based on official tax filings, South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc has $115K 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.

South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc 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 $115K in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc. 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, South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc 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). 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.

South Dakota Wildlife Federation. Working to Preserve South Dakota's Hunting & Fishing Heritage. South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1945.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $115K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237314554, 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
$100K-$1M
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
1

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Brad J••••••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

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.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

South Dakota has a conservation priorities problem - South Dakota Searchlight
Jun 2026
southdakotasearchlight.com
Brookings Wildlife Federation to hear about sheep hunt at June 5 gathering - Brookings Register -
Jun 2026
www.brookingsregister.com
Brookings wildlife group to hear about park management education at South Dakota State - Brookings Register -
Apr 2026
www.brookingsregister.com
State commission replaces controversial wildlife predator bounty with new programs - South Dakota Searchlight
Mar 2026
southdakotasearchlight.com
Protecting the US Senate’s home-state prerogative in land use fights is essential for South Dakota - Argus Leader
Mar 2026
www.argusleader.com
South Dakota needs a farm bill that protects producers, wetlands and pheasants - South Dakota Searchlight
Feb 2026
southdakotasearchlight.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Five Years In, South Dakota's Habitat Stamp Praised As One Of State’s ‘smartest Investments’ - Aberdeen Insider
Dec 2025
aberdeeninsider.com
Five years in, SD’s Habitat Stamp praised as one of state’s ‘smartest investments’ - South Dakota Searchlight
Nov 2025
southdakotasearchlight.com
State, National Conservation Organizations Urge Congress to Consider ‘True Costs’ of Budget Cuts - National Wildlife Fed
Apr 2025
www.nwf.org
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Commission votes to limit bobcat trapping and nonresident turkey hunting in Black Hills - South Dakota Searchlight
Sep 2024
southdakotasearchlight.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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 - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 · 69 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 · 1945
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc

What is South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc?
South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Pierre, United States. South Dakota Wildlife Federation. Working to Preserve South Dakota's Hunting & Fishing Heritage.
When was South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc founded?
South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc was founded in 1945.
Who leads South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc?
Brad Johnson serves as President.
Where is South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc located?
Headquartered in Pierre, SD, United States.
What is South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc trustworthy?
South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc 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 South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237314554.
What is South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc's website?
http://sdwf.org