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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Helping people care for wetlands.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- 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 + methodologyWisconsin 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Wisconsin Wetlands Combat Loss With Support - Madison's Country Q106
Wisconsin Wetlands Association aims to conserve and restore vital ecosystems - WORT-FM 89.9
Most Wisconsin wetlands would lack federal protection under EPA’s proposed rule - WPR
An ecosystem engineer’s vision: mock beaver dams to restore Wisconsin wetlands - Great Lakes Now
An ecosystem engineer’s vision: mock beaver dams to restore Wisconsin wetlands - Wisconsin Watch
Supreme Court decision threatens natural wetlands around the country, including Wisconsin - WUWM
State law keeps Wisconsin’s wetlands protected despite U.S. Supreme Court decision - Wisconsin Examiner
Half Of Wisconsin’s Wetlands To Lose Federal Protection, Conservation Groups Estimate - WXPR
Wetlands by Design in Wisconsin - The Nature Conservancy
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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 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
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 28 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 · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo 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