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Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc

To receive, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned native wildlife. To educate people about wild animals habits and habitat. To protect and create natural environments where people and …

Animal Welfare Clinton, NJ EIN: 223053310 (IRS) Reg: 22-3053310 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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84
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc

Giving New Jersey's Wildlife a Second Chance Since 1986

Founded
Headquarters
Clinton, NJ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D340
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

To receive, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned native wildlife. To educate people about wild animals habits and habitat. To protect and create natural environments where people and animals exist in harmony

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.88%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.0% of total expenses ($60,683 of $404,293).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% to programs 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, Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 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

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Clinton, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 223053310. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $437K in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 223053310. 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.

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% 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.

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc is located in Clinton, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc has $437K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc 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 small organization. It has $437K in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Woodlands Wildlife Refuge 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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 animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $437K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 223053310, 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
79% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

TR
Tracy L•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (8)

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

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Wild Fest festival - New Jersey Hills Media Group
Jun 2026
www.newjerseyhills.com
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Wild Fest festival - New Jersey Hills Media Group
Jun 2026
www.newjerseyhills.com
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Wild Fest 2026 returns this Sunday, June 7 - New Jersey Hills Media Group
Jun 2026
www.newjerseyhills.com
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Wild Fest 2026 returns Sunday, June 7 - New Jersey Hills Media Group
May 2026
www.newjerseyhills.com
2 Oakland Bear Cubs Separated From Mother Rehabbing At Hunterdon Wildlife Refuge - News 12 - Hudson Valley
Apr 2026
hudsonvalley.news12.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Members of the Woodland Wildlife Refuge, Clinton, talk all about groundhogs on Groundhog's Day - TAPinto
Feb 2024
www.tapinto.net
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Wildlife Rehabilitation - The Nature Conservancy
Nov 2019
www.nature.org
News Releases | New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife Releases Bobcat Rehabilitated from Vehicle Strike Into the Wild
Mar 2017
dep.nj.gov
Woodlands Refuge founder honored - Central New Jersey News
Nov 2016
www.mycentraljersey.com
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge in Alexandria Township holding Community Day, Oct. 5 - NJ.com
Sep 2014
www.nj.com

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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

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 · 17 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 · 1990
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc

What is Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc?
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Clinton, United States. Giving New Jersey's Wildlife a Second Chance Since 1986
When was Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc founded?
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc was founded in 1990.
Who leads Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc?
Tracy Leaver serves as Executive Director.
Where is Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc located?
Headquartered in Clinton, NJ, United States.
What is Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc trustworthy?
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 223053310. Registration: 22-3053310 (United States).
What is Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc's website?
http://www.woodlandswildlife.org