South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc
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South Dakota Wildlife Federation. Working to Preserve South Dakota's Hunting & Fishing Heritage.
Verified certifications
Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.
Mission
To inspire americans to conserve and protect the environment and wildlife
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
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
- 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 + methodologySouth 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.
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.
SOUTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC 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.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
South Dakota has a conservation priorities problem - South Dakota Searchlight
Brookings Wildlife Federation to hear about sheep hunt at June 5 gathering - Brookings Register -
Brookings wildlife group to hear about park management education at South Dakota State - Brookings Register -
State commission replaces controversial wildlife predator bounty with new programs - South Dakota Searchlight
Protecting the US Senate’s home-state prerogative in land use fights is essential for South Dakota - Argus Leader
South Dakota needs a farm bill that protects producers, wetlands and pheasants - South Dakota Searchlight
Five Years In, South Dakota's Habitat Stamp Praised As One Of State’s ‘smartest Investments’ - Aberdeen Insider
Five years in, SD’s Habitat Stamp praised as one of state’s ‘smartest investments’ - South Dakota Searchlight
State, National Conservation Organizations Urge Congress to Consider ‘True Costs’ of Budget Cuts - National Wildlife Federation
Commission votes to limit bobcat trapping and nonresident turkey hunting in Black Hills - South Dakota Searchlight
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 69 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 · 1945
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Programs & activitiesNo 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