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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · 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
Animal Welfare · NTEE D330
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: 0.37%
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

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $110M in annual revenue. 186 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Trout Unlimited 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.

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. 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 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 $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.

Trout Unlimited 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.

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 a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1959.

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

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
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

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Leadership

JA
James Hughey
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alex M••••
TRUSTEE
AL
Al P••••••••
TRUSTEE
AM
Amy C•••••••
TRUSTEE
BE
Bernard C B•••••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 9/1/2021)
CA
Candice P••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Chris H•••
TRUSTEE
CH
Christopher W•••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
DA
David D A••••••••
LEGAL ADVISOR
DO
Donald D••••• S••••
TRUSTEE
EL
Elena P•••••
CONTROLLER
EL
Elizabeth M•••••
EXECUTIVE VP (UNTIL 1/4/2021)
EL
Elizabeth N••••
VP DEVELOPMENT
EL
Elizabeth S•••••
SR DIRECTOR, IT
GR
Gregory A M•••••••••
TRUSTEE
GR
Greg P••••••
TRUSTEE (FROM 7/2022)
HA
Harris H••••
CHAIRMAN
HE
Henry E K••••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 1/1/2021)
JA
James H•••••
CFO (FROM 8/1/2022)
JE
Jeff W•••••
TRUSTEE
JI
Jim H•••••
CFO
JI
Jim W•••••
VICE CHAIR/CHAIR NLC
JO
Joanne T•••••••
COO
JO
Joe S••••••
TRUSTEE (FROM 7/2022)
JO
Joseph D• B••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Josh C•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Bemidji's Trout in the Classroom program gives kids hands-on outdoor experience - Bemidji Pioneer
May 2026
www.bemidjipioneer.com
Colorado’s 10 most popular hikes, according to AllTrails - The Denver Post
May 2026
www.denverpost.com
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
Midwest Regional Rendezvous addresses trout habitat restoration - 9and10News.com
May 2026
www.9and10news.com
Philipsburg named a 'Conservation Town' for efforts to improve water quality - Montana Public Radio
Apr 2026
www.mtpr.org
Colorado town named as one of top "conservation towns" in the country - Denver Gazette
Apr 2026
www.denvergazette.com
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
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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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Trout Unlimited Inc This page 86 $109.5 million -
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Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
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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 - 186 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 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, United States.
What is Trout Unlimited Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Trout Unlimited Inc trustworthy?
Trout Unlimited 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 Trout Unlimited Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 381612715.
What is Trout Unlimited Inc's website?
http://www.tu.org