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Wetlands America Trust Inc

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC. (THE TRUST) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 1985 TO EXPAND DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC'S (DU'S) MISSION TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN THE PROTECTION OF THE …

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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Wetlands America Trust Inc

Ducks Unlimited is the leader in wetland and waterfowl conservation. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting wetlands, grasslands, and associated habitats to benefit waterfowl, other wildlife, and communities.

Founded
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
C110
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1985

Mission

Wetlands america trust, inc. (the trust) is a nonprofit organization formed in 1985 to expand ducks unlimited, inc's (du's) mission to provide leadership in the protection of the natural balance of wetlands ecosystems ensuring the future viability of waterfowl and other wetland wildlife in north america. The trust operates exclusively for the benefit of du and compliments du's domestic habitat programs in harmony with du's conservation priorities. The trust is also a fiduciary for du and manages endowments and revolving funds. Du is the sole member of the trust.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C110
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 91

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wetlands America Trust Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Memphis, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 363330394. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $123M in annual revenue. 131 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wetlands America Trust Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Wetlands America Trust Inc is located in Memphis, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is 1 Waterfowl Way, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Wetlands America Trust Inc has $123M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wetlands America Trust Inc is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $123M in annual revenue. The organization has 131 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wetlands America Trust 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.

Wetlands America Trust Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (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.

Ducks Unlimited is the leader in wetland and waterfowl conservation. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting wetlands, grasslands, and associated habitats to benefit waterfowl, other wildlife, and communities. Wetlands America Trust Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Wetlands America Trust Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $123M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Wetlands America Trust Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wetlands America Trust Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363330394, 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
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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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Leadership

DA
Darin Blunck
ASSISTANT TREASURER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Adam P•••••
TRUSTEE
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Andrew D L••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Bill D•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Bob S•••••
TRUSTEE
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Bruce L••••••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Chuck S••••
TRUSTEE
DA
Daniel T••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
DA
Dan R••
TRUSTEE
DA
Dan T••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
DA
Darin B•••••
ASSISTANT TREASURER
DA
Darin R B•••••
ASSISTANT TREASURER
DA
David A M••••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
DA
David F G•••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David G B••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David G•••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David K W••••• J•
TRUSTEE
DA
David M••••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
DA
David M•••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David M••••
TRUSTEE
DO
Douglas D F•••
TRUSTEE
DO
Douglas R O•••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
DO
Doug O•••••••••
VICE CHAIRMAN & Director
DO
Doug S•••••••••
TRUSTEE
EA
Earl H G••••••
ASSISTANT TREASURER
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Gary C B•••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$11.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Ducks Unlimited Conserves 1M Acres of Wetlands in a Year - Arkansas Money & Politics
Jun 2024
armoneyandpolitics.com
Ducks Unlimited acquisition will conserve 522 acres in Augusta - Mainebiz
Mar 2024
mainebiz.biz
Form filed
$14.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Preserving Our Precious Gulf Coast Wetlands - Cox Enterprises
Feb 2022
www.coxenterprises.com
Form filed
$123.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$8.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Wetlands America Trust Taps Rice Farmer and Noted Conservationist George Dunklin for Board Seat - USA Rice Federation
Mar 2019
www.usarice.com

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wetlands America Trust Inc This page 72 $123.4 million -
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 131 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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

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Quick facts about Wetlands America Trust Inc

What is Wetlands America Trust Inc?
Wetlands America Trust Inc is a environment organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Memphis, United States. Ducks Unlimited is the leader in wetland and waterfowl conservation. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting wetlands, grasslands, and associated habitats to benefit waterfowl, other wildlife, and communities.
When was Wetlands America Trust Inc founded?
Wetlands America Trust Inc was founded in 1984.
Who leads Wetlands America Trust Inc?
Darin Blunck serves as ASSISTANT TREASURER.
Where is Wetlands America Trust Inc located?
Headquartered in Memphis, United States.
What is Wetlands America Trust Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wetlands America Trust Inc trustworthy?
Wetlands America Trust Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Wetlands America Trust Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 363330394.
What is Wetlands America Trust Inc's website?
https://www.ducks.org