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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.

Animal Welfare Bronx, NY EIN 131740011 · IRS Sign up to see website
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63
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Wildlife Conservation Society

Wildlife Conservation Society is a animal welfare organization based in BRONX, United States. Annual revenue: $281.1 million. EIN: 131740011.

Founded
Headquarters
Bronx, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D500
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1939

Mission

The wildlife conservation society (wcs) saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D500
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: 0.36%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 92

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($878,989)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wildlife 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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

DR
Dr Cristian Samper PRES CEO
VP & COMPTROLLER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adebayo O O•••••••
Trustee
AD
Adrienne E A••••
Ex Officio Trustee
AK
Akiko Y•••••••
TRUSTEE FROM 10/26/2021
AL
Alejandro S•••• D••••••
Chair & Trustee
AM
Amanda F•••
ASSOC DIR Asia Wildlife Health
AM
Ambrose K M•••••
Trustee
AN
Andrew H T••••
Trustee
AN
Antonia M G•••••••
Trustee
AN
Antonio R••••••
Ex Officio Trustee
BR
Brad L•••••
Ex Officio Trustee
CA
Caroline N S•••••
Trustee
CH
Christopher J E••••••
Trustee
CH
Christopher J M•••••••
SVP General Counsel
CO
corey j••••••
Ex Officio Trustee
CR
Craig P••••
Director
DA
david b s•••••
Trustee
DA
David J M••••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr C••••••• S•••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
DU
Duncan A C••••••
Trustee
EL
Elizabeth A•••••
TRUSTEE
EL
Elizabeth A••••••
SECRETARY
ER
Eric A••••
Ex Officio trustee
FR
Frederick W B•••••••
TRUSTEE
GO
Gordon E D•••
TRUSTEE
HA
Hamilton E J••••
Vice Chair & 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

Florida prepares next massive python hunt as Everglades invasion worsens - Yahoo
May 2026
www.yahoo.com
Blake Moynes Reveals He Started His Wildlife Conservation Company ‘By Accident’ - Bachelor Nation
May 2026
bachelornation.com
Local Child Competing for Wildlife Conservation Honors - Erie News Now
May 2026
www.erienewsnow.com
African Penguin chick hatches at Hyatt Regency Maui - Maui Now
May 2026
mauinow.com
UM Student Combines Wildlife Biology, Data Science as Goldwater Scholar - University of Montana
May 2026
www.umt.edu
Nepal’s plan to release blackbucks into tiger country raises red flags - news - Mongabay
May 2026
news.mongabay.com
This Day in History: The success of wildlife protection was celebrated - WCAX
May 2026
www.wcax.com
Curious Arkansas student vies to be 2026 junior ranger, championing wildlife - KATV
May 2026
katv.com
Florida bans sloth imports after 55 deaths at Sloth World warehouse - Florida Today
May 2026
www.floridatoday.com
Conservation group sues over ESA protections for pygmy rabbit - Daily Montanan
May 2026
dailymontanan.com
Form filed
$345.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$393.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$281.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$255.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wildlife Conservation Society This page 63 $281.1 million 0%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 173 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 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