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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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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · 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
micro

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
Animal Welfare · NTEE D013
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 23.91%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 92

Red flags

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

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 92/100.

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 a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro 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.

South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% 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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Leadership

BR
Brad Johnson
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Bill A••••••••
PAST PRESIDENT
BR
Brad J••••••
Director
CH
Charles D•••••
Director
CH
Chris H••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CO
Cody W•••••
Director
DA
Dan L•••••
Director
EM
Emmett K•••••
Director
GE
George V•••••
Director
JE
Jeff O••••
Director
JE
Jerry L•••••••
Director
JE
Jerry L•••••••
Director
JE
Jerry S•••••
Director
JO
Jodi C•••••••••
Director
JO
Joe L•••
VICE PRESIDENT
JO
John G•••
VICE PRESIDENT
LA
Larry L••••
Director
MA
Mark W•••••
PAST PRESIDENT
MI
Mike M•••••••
Director
NO
Norman K•••••
Director
RO
Robert B••••••
Director
RO
Robert J•••••••
SECRETARY TREASURER
RO
Robert J J•••••••
Secretary-Treasurer
RY
Ryan R••••
Director
ST
Steve T•••••••
Director
TE
Terry M••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc This page 86 $114,755 -
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
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Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
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Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, United States.
What is South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc trustworthy?
South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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