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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About World Wildlife Fund Inc

WWF's mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. For 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world's leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by more than one million members in the United States and close to five million globally. WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major
Operating in
36 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C30
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Operating countries (36)
Belize Bhutan Bolivia Brazil Cambodia Canada Chile China DR Congo Timor-Leste Ecuador Guatemala Honduras India Indonesia Kenya Kyrgyzstan Laos Madagascar Malaysia Mexico Mongolia Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal Pakistan Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Russia Singapore Solomon Islands Tanzania United States Vietnam

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($286.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

World Wildlife Fund Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 521693387. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $375M in annual revenue. 184 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

World Wildlife Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

World Wildlife Fund Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.

Based on official tax filings, World Wildlife Fund Inc has $375M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

World Wildlife Fund Inc is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $375M in annual revenue. The organization has 184 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for World Wildlife Fund 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.

World Wildlife Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

WWF's mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. For 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world's leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by more than one million members in the United States and close to five million globally. WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature. World Wildlife Fund Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1961.

Among environment charities registered in United States: World Wildlife Fund Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $375M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to World Wildlife Fund Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. World Wildlife Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521693387, 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.

Verified against 8 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

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Leadership

MI
Mike Pejcic
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amanda P••••••
Director
BR
Brenda D••••
Director
CA
Carolina S••••••
Director
CA
Carter R••••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
CH
Christopher B F••••
Director
CL
Clara L•• P•••••
Director
DA
David M•••••••
SVP SCIENCE
EL
Elizabeth L L••••••••••
TREASURER
GE
Gerald B••••
Director
GI
Gina B•••••••
SENIOR ADVISOR, WWF INTERNATIONAL
GI
Ginette H•••••
SVP WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
IR
Iris M•••••
Director
JA
Jared M D••••••
Director
JA
Jason C•••
SVP MARKETS AND FOOD
JE
Jeffrey U••••
Director
JE
Jetsun P••• W••••••••
NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joel J••••••
CHIEF OF PARTY
JO
John S•••
VICE CHAIRMAN
JU
Julie M•••••
SVP DEVELOPMENT
KA
Kathleen M•••••••••
Director
LA
Lauren T••••
Director
LA
Lawrence H L•••••
Director
LE
Leonardo D•••••••
NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBER
LE
Leroy W•••
CONTROLLER
LO
Loren M••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Mixed

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect mangroves and water systems - Mexico New
May 2026
mexiconewsdaily.com
World Wildlife Fund Germany announces winners , losers for 2025
Dec 2025
yahoo.com
Form filed
$374.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$372.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$381.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$408.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$286.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$249.9M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$256.8M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$226.4M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$248.6M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$218.1M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
World Wildlife Fund Inc This page 73 $374.8 million 1%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 184 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about World Wildlife Fund Inc

What is World Wildlife Fund Inc?
World Wildlife Fund Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. WWF's mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. For 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world's leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by more than one million members in the United States and close to five million globally. WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.
When was World Wildlife Fund Inc founded?
World Wildlife Fund Inc was founded in 1961.
Who leads World Wildlife Fund Inc?
Mike Pejcic serves as CFO.
Where is World Wildlife Fund Inc located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States. The charity operates in 36 countries.
What is World Wildlife Fund Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is World Wildlife Fund Inc trustworthy?
World Wildlife Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 World Wildlife Fund Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521693387.
What is World Wildlife Fund Inc's website?
http://www.worldwildlife.org