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Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Inc

EIN 39-1095827 · Poynette, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION HAS A DUAL MISSION TO ENGAGE IN CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND TO ADVOCATE FOR SOUND CONSERVATION POLICY.

Income
$286,173
Spending
$321,424
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 69%
Employees
11
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$3,000, treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    50 of 50 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $137,460 spent. THE WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION HOLDS CONFERENCES AND SUPPORTS COMMITTEES THAT EDUCATE MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION ISSUES. THE WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION ALSO ENGAGES IN LOBBYING TO ENCOURAGE LAWS AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT WILL PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION ISSUES.
  2. $28,596 spent. THE WISCONSERVATION PUBLICATION IS A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER THAT KEEPS MEMBERS AND SUBSCRIBERS INFORMED ABOUT THE WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION'S ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES ON CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION ISSUES.
  3. $24,244 spent. THE WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION SPONSORS SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS MAJORING IN NATURAL RESOURCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT. THE WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION ALSO SPONSORS SUMMER CAMP FEES FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS AT THE CENTRAL WISCONSIN ENVIRONMENTAL STATION AND A TRAVELING EDUCATION TRUNK THAT EDUCATES CHILDREN ON TOPICS SUCH AS WOLF BIOLOGY, HABITATS, AND PREDATOR-PREY RELATIONSHIPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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