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The Wilderness Society

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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About The Wilderness Society

Protecting Nature- nature laws that work, stop new fossil fuels, ending deforestation & biodiv loss: Biodiversity

Founded
Headquarters
Hobart, Tas
Foundation type
Large
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Wilderness Society is a registered environment nonprofit based in Hobart, Tas, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its registration number is 18611229086. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 56/100 for environment charities in Australia. The organization reports A$12M in annual revenue.

The Wilderness Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Australia is 56/100.

The Wilderness Society is located in Hobart, Tas, Australia. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years. Its registered address is Gpo Box 716, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The Wilderness Society has A$12M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Wilderness Society is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$12M in annual revenue.

The Wilderness Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the The Wilderness Society profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Protecting Nature- nature laws that work, stop new fossil fuels, ending deforestation & biodiv loss: Biodiversity The Wilderness Society is classified as a environment organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1976.

Among environment charities registered in Australia: The Wilderness Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$12M is well above the peer average of A$2M.

The Wilderness Society is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). If the organization has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Check the organization's DGR status on the ACNC or ATO website to confirm.

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Annual revenue
A$10M-A$100M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if The Wilderness Society holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Steve Pearce confirmed: What to watch for at BLM - The Wilderness Society
May 2026
www.wilderness.org
Final BLM notice scraps milestone “Public Lands Rule” - The Wilderness Society
May 2026
www.wilderness.org
What’s at stake with the repeal of the BLM Public Lands Rule - The Wilderness Society
May 2026
www.wilderness.org
Alaska’s iconic and vital lands are under attack - The Wilderness Society
Apr 2026
www.wilderness.org
Santos and NOPSEMA in courtroom face off against environmental group - Energy News Bulletin
Apr 2026
www.energynewsbulletin.net
Administration moves to revoke protections for Greater Chaco - The Wilderness Society
Apr 2026
www.wilderness.org
Our public lands are “Not for Sale” - The Wilderness Society
Mar 2026
www.wilderness.org
The Wilderness Society appoints Tami B. Smith as VP of people and culture - The Wilderness Society
Mar 2026
www.wilderness.org
The Wilderness Society names Abby Tinsley senior VP of conservation programs - The Wilderness Society
Mar 2026
www.wilderness.org
Our Common Ground: National monuments at risk - The Wilderness Society
Mar 2026
www.wilderness.org
Form filed
A$11.8M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other environment in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Wilderness Society This page 37 A$12.4 million -
Bush Heritage Australia 65 A$41.7 million -
Fitzroy Basin Association Limited 57 A$12.6 million -
Trust For Nature (Victoria) 57 A$11.3 million -
Greenpeace Australia Pacific Limited 57 A$26.5 million -
The Trustee For The Nature Conservancy Australia Trust 55 A$38.7 million -
Fnq Nrm Ltd 54 A$11.6 million -
International Fund For Animal Welfare (Australia) Pty Ltd 52 A$15.5 million -
Santos Organics Ltd 52 A$11.6 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Wilderness Society

What is The Wilderness Society?
The Wilderness Society is a environment large based in Hobart, Australia. Protecting Nature- nature laws that work, stop new fossil fuels, ending deforestation & biodiv loss: Biodiversity
When was The Wilderness Society founded?
The Wilderness Society was founded in 1976.
Where is The Wilderness Society located?
Headquartered in Hobart, Australia.
What is The Wilderness Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
Is The Wilderness Society trustworthy?
The Wilderness Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Wilderness Society's registration number?
Registration: 18611229086 (Australia).
What is The Wilderness Society's website?
https://www.wilderness.org.au/
Are donations to The Wilderness Society tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.