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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · 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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
86% 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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2,895

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

DR
Dr C••••••• S••••• P••• C••
VP & COMPTROLLER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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
UM Student Combines Wildlife Biology, Data Science as Goldwater Scholar - University of Montana
May 2026
www.umt.edu
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
Conservation group sues over ESA protections for pygmy rabbit - Daily Montanan
May 2026
dailymontanan.com
Orphaned Baby Hippo Forms Heartwarming Bond With Wildlife Keepers After His Mother Died Protecting Him - Yahoo Life UK
May 2026
uk.style.yahoo.com
Operation Game Thief - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
May 2026
www.wildlifedepartment.com
Archived: Wildlife Trafficking: Why battling this illicit trade is crucial - ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcem
May 2026
www.ice.gov
How wildlife conservancies perpetuate green colonialism in Kenya - The Conversation
May 2026
theconversation.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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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 173 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1895
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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