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North Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc

EIN 23-7071000 · Bismarck, ND

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROTECTS AND ENHANCES NORTH DAKOTA'S WILDLIFE, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND ACCESS TO THAT HABITAT, AND PROMOTES HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING AND OTHER WILDLIFE RELATED ACTIVITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, PROGRAMS, AND PROJECTS.

Income
$883,029
Spending
$390,938
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
18 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
2
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$77,025, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 56% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 281% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $28,500 spent. YOUTH PROJECTS OFFER UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN SCIENCE, CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR SKILLS THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES.
  2. $165,297 spent. ADMINISTER WILDLIFE GRANTS FOR NONPROFIT GROUPS AND ND GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT. EXPENSES INCLUDE REIMBURSEMENT GRANTS FOR PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING CAUSES OF DECLINING WILDLIFE POPULATIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA.
  3. $17,837 spent. MEETINGS AND ANNUAL WILDLIFE CONVENTION HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE ANNUAL CONVENTION FOCUSES ON HABITAT CONSERVATION, PUBLIC ACCESS AND WILDLIFE ADVOCACY, FEATURING AN ANNUAL MEETING, EDUCATION SESSIONS AND A CONSERVATIN AWARDS BANQUET.
  4. $16,651 spent. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: REPORT ALL POACHERS (RAP) IS AN EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM WHICH ALSO OFFERS REWARDS FOR INDIVIDUALS REPORTING POACHING AND OTHER ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES HARMING WILDLIFE IN NORTH DAKOTA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2011.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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