National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
97% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1986, with $513,218,073 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
1625 Eye Street Nw 300, Washington, DC, 20006 EIN 52-1384139 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$513.2M
▲ 23.5% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2023)
$485.7M
Net assets
$390.0M
Employees
208
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating97% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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. For National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: 97% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +5% 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 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: 10 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To sustain, restore, and enhance the nation's fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1625 Eye Street Nw 300, Washington, DC, 20006
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Wildlife Preservation
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $185.6M (FY2013) to $513.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.7BNet assets $390.0M
Operating margin
5.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1B
Total liabilities
$2.7B
Net assets
$390.0M
Salaries & benefits
$32.1M
7% of expenses
Board members
26
26 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $513,218,073▲23.5% | $485,674,486▲25.6% | $390,018,971▲17.8% | $3,057,910,177▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $415,545,535▼1.3% | $386,645,040▲3.7% | $331,161,735▲15.7% | $2,666,675,120▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $420,989,296▲10.4% | $372,789,788▲2.8% | $286,238,168▲4.3% | $2,446,600,145▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $381,164,787▲9.8% | $362,510,275▲2.2% | $274,336,812▲12.7% | $2,774,598,096▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $347,046,387▲20.8% | $354,772,073▲25.1% | $243,512,033▲0.4% | $2,852,464,029▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $287,239,368▼5.6% | $283,639,002▼5.4% | $242,555,656▲6.2% | $2,847,334,651▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $304,393,817▼4.2% | $299,904,829▼0.8% | $228,306,602▲4.8% | $2,785,913,208▲39.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $317,752,637▲16.3% | $302,313,179▲7.7% | $217,880,211▲10.2% | $2,003,810,106▲27.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $273,254,483▲24.1% | $280,701,018▲34.6% | $197,652,170▲4.8% | $1,578,116,333▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $220,183,031▲18.6% | $208,519,799▲33.0% | $188,532,594▲5.7% | $1,345,544,846▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $185,646,466 | $156,815,284▲30.7% | $178,416,106▲20.5% | $1,029,766,530▲49.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $119,947,894▲26.6% | $148,041,521▲70.6% | $689,844,484▲53.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $94,714,673▼13.1% | $86,762,183▲7.9% | $449,917,561▲34.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $108,978,324▲28.4% | $80,446,093▼0.4% | $333,520,325▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $84,843,758 | $80,779,047 | $354,046,530 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Jeffrey Trandahl — $1,360,277 (0.28% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Trandahl | Executive Director, Ceo | 40 | $1,360,277 |
| Thomas Kelsch | Senior Vp, Gebf | 40 | $579,727 |
| Tokunbo Falayi | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $495,786 |
| Holly Bamford | Chief Conservation Officer | 40 | $492,027 |
| Gloria Lett | General Counsel | 40 | $469,774 |
| Daniel J Strodel | Chief Administration Officer | 40 | $465,855 |
| Damon A Brown | Vp, Information Strategy & Mana | 40 | $458,463 |
| Timothy Dicintio | Senior Vp, Idea | 40 | $454,661 |
| Jacqueline Cottrell | Vp, Comm., Board Engmt & Events | 40 | $410,456 |
| Addison Dana | Vp. Investment Officer | 40 | $395,324 |
| Beth Christ Smith | Vp, Human Resources | 40 | $341,419 |
| Amy Robbins Towers | Director (as of 12/23) | 1 | — |
| Blas Fonalledas | Director | 1 | — |
| Bruce Culpepper | Director | 1 | — |
| Chief Anne Richardson | Director | 1 | — |
| Crystal Echo Hawk | Director (thru 07/24) | 1 | — |
| Eaddo Kiernan | Director | 1 | — |
| Edith Mcbean | Director | 0 | — |
| Edwin R Rodriguez Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Federico Stubbe Sr | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Venable LLP | Legal Services | $927,898 |
| Hks Inc | Architectural & Design Services | $598,412 |
| T Skorman Productions | Event Production Services | $375,000 |
| Decade LLC | Video Production Services | $336,364 |
| Grant Thornton LLP | Audit, Tax, & Consulting Services | $311,708 |
Grants received · $20.9M total
89 grants to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation totaling $20.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes | 2024 | $1,795,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $150,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $150,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Animal-related | 2024 | $53,500 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Agriculture & food, environment | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $666,275 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2023 | $100,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $51,400 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Animal-related | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Dam & barrier removal, rewild grasslands | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $4,856,200 |
Grants made · $432.4M in FY2023
1,165 grants totaling $432.4M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana | Restoring louisiana wetlands for marsh habitat | $29,047,733 |
| Mobile County Commission | Dauphin island causeway shoreline | $24,666,387 |
| Town of Dauphin Island | Restore al bay marsh & oyster reefs for resilience | $24,638,207 |
| Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium | Saltmarsh stabilization and restoration | $23,511,268 |
| Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality | Mississippi coastal habitat restoration & mgt | $17,983,468 |
| Walker Basin Conservancy | Establishment of walker basin conservancy phase ii | $15,017,699 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | N great plains grassland habitat for birds | $12,497,710 |
| Alabama Dept Conservation & Natural Res | Coastal habitat protection | $12,000,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Mn prairie restoration - monarch & skipper habitat | $9,946,898 |
| Texas General Land Office | Restore tx coastal marsh for wildlife habitat | $7,393,462 |
| Trout Unlimited Inc | Pacific salmon habitat restored in eklutna river | $5,921,842 |
| Walker River Irrigation District | Walker basin water leasing demonstration program | $4,032,586 |
| Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe | Pyramid lake water rights and management projects | $3,949,138 |
| Apalachee Regional Planning Council | Fl reefs & marshes protect 12 miles of coast | $3,865,867 |
| Department of the Interior Us Fish and Wildlife Service | Florida wading bird & beach mouse habitat | $3,717,813 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is National Fish and Wildlife Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1384139, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's EIN?
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1384139.
- How much revenue does National Fish and Wildlife Foundation report?
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation reported $513,218,073 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades National Fish and Wildlife Foundation A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's latest Form 990 is $1,360,277, paid to Jeffrey Trandahl (Executive Director, Ceo).
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Data for National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (EIN 52-1384139) 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.