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Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc

Dedicated to protection, restoration, and enjoyment of wetlands and associated ecosystems through science-based programs, education, and advocacy.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc

Helping people care for wetlands.

Founded
Headquarters
Madison, WI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Dedicated to protection, restoration, and enjoyment of wetlands and associated ecosystems through science-based programs, education, and advocacy.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.88%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the peer average (72%) 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, Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1969, it predates 90% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Madison, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 391852601. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $856K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 391852601. 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.

Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc is located in Madison, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc has $856K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $856K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wisconsin Wetlands Association 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $856K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 391852601, 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
$100K-$1M
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
10

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

TR
Tracy H••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Wisconsin Wetlands Combat Loss With Support - Madison's Country Q106
Jun 2026
www.q106.com
Wisconsin Wetlands Association aims to conserve and restore vital ecosystems - WORT-FM 89.9
May 2026
www.wortfm.org
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Most Wisconsin wetlands would lack federal protection under EPA’s proposed rule - WPR
Dec 2025
www.wpr.org
An ecosystem engineer’s vision: mock beaver dams to restore Wisconsin wetlands - Great Lakes Now
Jan 2025
www.greatlakesnow.org
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
An ecosystem engineer’s vision: mock beaver dams to restore Wisconsin wetlands - Wisconsin Watch
Dec 2024
wisconsinwatch.org
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Supreme Court decision threatens natural wetlands around the country, including Wisconsin - WUWM
Sep 2023
www.wuwm.com
State law keeps Wisconsin’s wetlands protected despite U.S. Supreme Court decision - Wisconsin Examiner
Jun 2023
wisconsinexaminer.com
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Half Of Wisconsin’s Wetlands To Lose Federal Protection, Conservation Groups Estimate - WXPR
Aug 2020
www.wxpr.org
Wetlands by Design in Wisconsin - The Nature Conservancy
Dec 2018
www.nature.org

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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
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 28 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 · 1969
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc

What is Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc?
Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Madison, United States. Helping people care for wetlands.
When was Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc founded?
Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc was founded in 1969.
Who leads Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc?
Tracy Hames serves as Executive Director.
Where is Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Madison, WI, United States.
What is Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc trustworthy?
Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 391852601.
What is Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc's website?
http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org