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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Visit www.wcs.orgAbout Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society is a animal welfare organization based in BRONX, United States. Annual revenue: $281.1 million. EIN: 131740011.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Wildlife Conservation Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1895, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $346M in annual revenue. 173 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wildlife Conservation Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131740011. 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.
Wildlife Conservation Society 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. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
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 $346M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% 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 an 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 $346M 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Wildlife Conservation Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
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 an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1895.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $346M 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.
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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Blake Moynes Reveals He Started His Wildlife Conservation Company ‘By Accident’ - Bachelor Nation
Local Child Competing for Wildlife Conservation Honors - Erie News Now
UM Student Combines Wildlife Biology, Data Science as Goldwater Scholar - University of Montana
This Day in History: The success of wildlife protection was celebrated - WCAX
Curious Arkansas student vies to be 2026 junior ranger, championing wildlife - KATV
Conservation group sues over ESA protections for pygmy rabbit - Daily Montanan
Orphaned Baby Hippo Forms Heartwarming Bond With Wildlife Keepers After His Mother Died Protecting Him - Yahoo Life UK
Operation Game Thief - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Archived: Wildlife Trafficking: Why battling this illicit trade is crucial - ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)
How wildlife conservancies perpetuate green colonialism in Kenya - The Conversation
Activity timeline
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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 - 173 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 173 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1895
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, NY, United States.
- What is Wildlife Conservation Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wildlife Conservation Society trustworthy?
- Wildlife Conservation Society 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 Wildlife Conservation Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131740011.
- What is Wildlife Conservation Society's website?
- https://www.wcs.org