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Trumpeter Swan Society

EIN 23-7220654 · Plymouth, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSURE THE VITALITY AND WELFARE OF WILD TRUMPETER SWANS

Income
$155,891
Spending
$132,012
Reserves
32.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Highest pay
$75,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.5 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 15% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $37,919 spent. OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY: PUBLISHED TRUMPETINGS NEWSLETTER, MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, SOCIAL MEDIA INCLUDING INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE CHANNEL, LINKEDIN AND FACEBOOK, RESPONDED TO INDIVIDUAL INQUIRIES, ADVOCACY AGAINST SPECIFIC THREATS TO SWAN HEALTH AND HABITAT, FILM PROJECT "RETURN OF THE TRUMPETER SWAN" CONTINUED SHOWING ON USA PBS STATIONS BEGINNING THROUGH 2025.
  2. $36,327 spent. EDUCATION AND RESEARCH: ONLINE EDUCATION WEBINARS, CONTINUED SWAN SIGHTING MONITORING THROUGH TRUMPETER WATCH INCLUDING THE RESEARCH-FUNDED PROJECTS OF GPS/GSM RADIO SWAN RADIO COLLARING IN OREGON.
  3. $29,952 spent. RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT: CONTINUED THE OREGON RESTORATION PROGRAM WORKING WITH STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO RESTORE TRUMPETER SWANS TO OREGON; SWAN RELEASE EVENT IN OREGON; CONTINUED ADVOCACY AND AGENCY COORDINATION WITH FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES FOR SWAN MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION TO IMPROVE CONSERVATION MEASURES, PROTECT KEY HABITATS, AND MONITOR SWAN POPULATIONS; CONTINUED PARTICIPATION ON SWAN COMMITTEES OF NATIONAL FLYWAYS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 March 1983.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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