Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Townsend, Delaware, registered in 1962, with $2,055,214 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
315 Taylors Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE, 19734 EIN 51-0101678 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.1M
▼ 4.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$43.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating329 mo reserves · +23% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350: 329 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $659K (FY2013) to $2.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $68KNet assets $43.4M
Operating margin
23.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$43.5M
Total liabilities
$68K
Net assets
$43.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,055,214▼4.5% | $1,580,836▲0.3% | $43,404,418▲3.0% | $43,472,091▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,151,289▼10.8% | $1,575,856▲30.2% | $42,158,837▲4.3% | $42,173,396▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,411,358▼50.1% | $1,210,556▲5.2% | $40,436,374▼9.0% | $40,443,524▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,835,664▲169% | $1,150,751▲59.9% | $44,431,326▲7.8% | $44,431,326▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,799,614▼18.3% | $719,614▼16.2% | $41,198,212▲4.8% | $41,198,212▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,203,938▼33.3% | $858,636▼6.2% | $39,325,053▲5.3% | $39,325,053▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,303,814▲62.2% | $914,904▲10.0% | $37,351,454▲3.7% | $37,610,179▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,036,365▲139% | $831,692▼4.6% | $36,010,551▲5.4% | $36,010,551▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $850,456▼92.0% | $871,601▲19.8% | $34,181,284▲1.5% | $34,181,284▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $10,596,371▲1236% | $727,787▲8.0% | $33,662,518▲40.3% | $33,662,518▲40.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $792,903▲20.4% | $673,858▼4.0% | $23,998,975▲0.4% | $23,998,975▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $658,575 | $701,654▲10.8% | $23,892,880▲2.8% | $23,892,880▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $633,156 | $23,246,362 | $23,246,362 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $10.6M total
22 grants to Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350 totaling $10.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Upland habitat restoration and land protection ii | 2023 | $106,571 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Unrestricted support | 2023 | $32,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $15,600 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Delaware river watershed | 2022 | $170,254 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Unrestricted support, support for activities in sussex county. | 2022 | $52,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $18,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,300 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Upland habitat restoration | 2021 | $86,562 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2021 | $86,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Restricted support for new furniture for the new office, support in memory of gene bayard and unrestricted support | 2021 | $31,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2020 | $48,300 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $42,800 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Unrestricted support with preference to sussex county, restricted support for the new office project and other unrestricted support. | 2020 | $42,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Restore delaware river | 2020 | $17,220 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350 is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0101678, based in Townsend, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350's EIN?
- Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0101678.
- How much revenue does Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350 report?
- Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350 reported $2,055,214 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350 have?
- CharityIndex grades Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350 (EIN 51-0101678) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.