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Trout Unlimited Inc

To conserve, protect, and restore north america's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

Animal Welfare Arlington, VA EIN: 381612715 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Trout Unlimited Inc

We bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon.

Founded
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D330
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1972

Mission

To conserve, protect, and restore north america's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Trout Unlimited Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1959, it predates 94% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Trout Unlimited Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. Its EIN is 381612715. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $110M in annual revenue. 186 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Trout Unlimited Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381612715. 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.

Trout Unlimited Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Trout Unlimited Inc is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years.

Based on official tax filings, Trout Unlimited Inc has $110M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for animal welfare charities in United States. 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.

Trout Unlimited Inc is classified as an 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 $110M in annual revenue. The organization has 186 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Trout Unlimited 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Trout Unlimited 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). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.

We bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon. Trout Unlimited Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1959.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $110M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Trout Unlimited Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 381612715, 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
$100M-$1B
88% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
508

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JA
James H•••••
CFO

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

Trout Unlimited meeting to feature Adirondacks fishing expert - Rome Sentinel
May 2026
www.romesentinel.com
Trout Unlimited holds Juniors Fishing Derby in Graeagle - The Plumas Sun
May 2026
plumassun.org
PROGRESS: Trout Unlimited dedicated to region's fisheries - Bonner County Daily Bee
Apr 2026
bonnercountydailybee.com
Downeast Trout Unlimited Annual Meeting - Maine Public
Apr 2026
www.mainepublic.org
Philipsburg makes top 5 conservation towns list by Trout Unlimited - NBC Montana
Apr 2026
nbcmontana.com
Trout Unlimited holding stream cleanup on Saturday - sungazette.com
Apr 2026
www.sungazette.com
UP4F: UMT explores Fred Waara Chapter of Trout Unlimited’s fly fishing film festival - Upper Michigan's Source
Apr 2026
www.uppermichiganssource.com
Trout Unlimited, Beautify Shasta team up for river cleanup - Action News Now
Mar 2026
www.actionnewsnow.com
NWA Trout Unlimited Celebrates 40 Years, Investing In The Future Of Beaver’s Tailwaters | 5OUTDOORS - 5newsonline.com
Feb 2026
www.5newsonline.com
Local organizations receive 800 trees from Trout Unlimited - Watauga Democrat
Feb 2026
www.wataugademocrat.com
Form filed
$109.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$83.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$62.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$73.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$70.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$60.4M 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 - 186 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 186 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 · 1959
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Trout Unlimited Inc

What is Trout Unlimited Inc?
Trout Unlimited Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arlington, United States. We bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon.
When was Trout Unlimited Inc founded?
Trout Unlimited Inc was founded in 1959.
Who leads Trout Unlimited Inc?
James Hughey serves as CFO.
Where is Trout Unlimited Inc located?
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
What is Trout Unlimited Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Trout Unlimited Inc trustworthy?
Trout Unlimited Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Trout Unlimited Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 381612715.
What is Trout Unlimited Inc's website?
http://www.tu.org