Western Section of the Wildlife Society
THE MISSION OF TWS IS TO REPRESENT AND SERVE THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY OF SCIENTISTS, MANAGERS, EDUCATORS, TECHNICIANS, PLANNERS AND OTHERS WHO WORK ACTIVELY TO STUDY, MANAGE AND CONSERVE …
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Western Section of the Wildlife Society is a advocacy organization based in BETHESDA, United States. Annual revenue: $249K. EIN: 954470836.
Mission
The mission of tws is to represent and serve the professional community of scientists, managers, educators, technicians, planners and others who work actively to study, manage and conserve wildlife and its habitats worldwide.
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Western Section of the Wildlife Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Established in 1982, it predates 86% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 99% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWestern Section of the Wildlife Society is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Bethesda, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 954470836. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $531K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Western Section of the Wildlife Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 954470836. 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.
Western Section of the Wildlife Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Western Section of the Wildlife Society is located in Bethesda, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years. Its registered address is 425 Barlow Pl Ste 200, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Western Section of the Wildlife Society has $531K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Western Section of the Wildlife Society is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $531K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Western Section of the Wildlife Society. 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, Western Section of the Wildlife Society is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
Western Section of the Wildlife Society is a advocacy organization based in BETHESDA, United States. Annual revenue: $249K. EIN: 954470836. Western Section of the Wildlife Society is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $531K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Western Section of the Wildlife Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Western Section of the Wildlife Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954470836, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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WESTERN SECTION OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 19 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1982
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Western Section of the Wildlife Society
- What is Western Section of the Wildlife Society?
- Western Section of the Wildlife Society is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bethesda, United States. Western Section of the Wildlife Society is a advocacy organization based in BETHESDA, United States. Annual revenue: $249K. EIN: 954470836.
- When was Western Section of the Wildlife Society founded?
- Western Section of the Wildlife Society was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Western Section of the Wildlife Society?
- John Mcnerney serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Western Section of the Wildlife Society located?
- Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, United States.
- What is Western Section of the Wildlife Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Western Section of the Wildlife Society trustworthy?
- Western Section of the Wildlife Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Western Section of the Wildlife Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 954470836.
- What is Western Section of the Wildlife Society's website?
- https://www.tws-west.org