Wildlife Conservation Society
THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS) SAVES WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES WORLDWIDE THROUGH SCIENCE, CONSERVATION ACTION, EDUCATION, AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO VALUE NATURE.
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Wildlife Conservation Society is a animal welfare organization based in BRONX, United States. Annual revenue: $281.1 million. EIN: 131740011.
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The wildlife conservation society (wcs) saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWildlife Conservation Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Bronx, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1895 and has been operating for 131 years. Its EIN is 131740011. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $281M in annual revenue. 173 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wildlife Conservation Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.
Wildlife Conservation Society is located in Bronx, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1895 and has been active for 131 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wildlife Conservation Society has $281M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% 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.
Wildlife Conservation Society 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 very-large organization. It has $281M in annual revenue. The organization has 173 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wildlife Conservation 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.
Wildlife Conservation Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Wildlife Conservation 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.
Wildlife Conservation Society is a animal welfare organization based in BRONX, United States. Annual revenue: $281.1 million. EIN: 131740011. Wildlife Conservation Society is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1895.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Wildlife Conservation Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $281M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Wildlife Conservation Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wildlife Conservation Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131740011, 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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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION 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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NeutralFlorida prepares next massive python hunt as Everglades invasion worsens - Yahoo
Blake Moynes Reveals He Started His Wildlife Conservation Company ‘By Accident’ - Bachelor Nation
Local Child Competing for Wildlife Conservation Honors - Erie News Now
African Penguin chick hatches at Hyatt Regency Maui - Maui Now
UM Student Combines Wildlife Biology, Data Science as Goldwater Scholar - University of Montana
Nepal’s plan to release blackbucks into tiger country raises red flags - news - Mongabay
This Day in History: The success of wildlife protection was celebrated - WCAX
Curious Arkansas student vies to be 2026 junior ranger, championing wildlife - KATV
Florida bans sloth imports after 55 deaths at Sloth World warehouse - Florida Today
Conservation group sues over ESA protections for pygmy rabbit - Daily Montanan
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 173 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Wildlife Conservation Society
- What is Wildlife Conservation Society?
- Wildlife Conservation Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bronx, United States. Wildlife Conservation Society is a animal welfare organization based in BRONX, United States. Annual revenue: $281.1 million. EIN: 131740011.
- When was Wildlife Conservation Society founded?
- Wildlife Conservation Society was founded in 1895.
- Who leads Wildlife Conservation Society?
- Dr Cristian Samper PRES CEO serves as VP & COMPTROLLER.
- Where is Wildlife Conservation Society located?
- Headquartered in Bronx, United States.
- What is Wildlife Conservation Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wildlife Conservation Society trustworthy?
- Wildlife Conservation Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial 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 Wildlife Conservation Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131740011.
- What is Wildlife Conservation Society's website?
- https://www.wcs.org