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The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc

To provide financial support to programs which specialize in wildlife preservation.

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Animal Welfare Laguna Hills, CA EIN 300224549 · IRS Reg 30-0224549 · IRS Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, supporting the rescue and rehabilitation of elephants, rhinos, giraffes and other african wildlife and protecting habitats and ecosystems in Kenya

Founded
Headquarters
Laguna Hills, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D113
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

To provide financial support to programs which specialize in wildlife preservation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D113
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: 1.22%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Laguna Hills, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 300224549. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $19M in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa 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.

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc is located in Laguna Hills, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc has $19M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc. 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.

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, 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.

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, supporting the rescue and rehabilitation of elephants, rhinos, giraffes and other african wildlife and protecting habitats and ecosystems in Kenya The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $19M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300224549, 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
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ME
Melissa Sciacca
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Angela M S••••••••
Director
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Anne E•••••
VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER
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Jackie C••••••••••••
SECRETARY
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Jack V R••••••••
Director
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Jacqueline C••••••••••••
SECRETARY
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Melissa S••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Rebecca H•••••
Director
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Robert B•••• M•••••
PRESIDENT
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Robert C•••••••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$18.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$16.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$17.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$17.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$8.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc This page 86 $18.8 million -
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
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 - 34 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 The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc

What is The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc?
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Laguna Hills, United States. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, supporting the rescue and rehabilitation of elephants, rhinos, giraffes and other african wildlife and protecting habitats and ecosystems in Kenya
When was The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc founded?
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc was founded in 2004.
Who leads The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc?
Melissa Sciacca serves as Executive Director.
Where is The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc located?
Headquartered in Laguna Hills, United States.
What is The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc trustworthy?
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa 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 The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300224549. Registration: 30-0224549 (United States).
What is The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc's website?
http://sheldrickwildlifetrust.org