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Minnesota Wildlife Federation

EIN 41-0808383 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A COALITION OF INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, AND COMMUNITIES DEDICATED TO OUTDOOR RECREATION AND THE CONSERVATION AND ETHICAL USE OF MINNESOTA'S NATURAL RESOURCES BY ALL, FOR ALL, WITH ALL.

Income
$201,470
Spending
$210,766
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
1
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$54,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (5)
  1. $70,116 spent. MNCF'S MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF CONSERVATION SUPPORTERS ACROSS THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO ENGAGE WITH THE ORGANIZATION. MNCF PARTNERS WITH A BROAD BASE OF CONSERVATION PARTNERS INCLUDING NONPROFITS AND STATE AGENCIES TO ADVOCATE FOR THE STATE'S NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO ELEVATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT IN OUTDOOR RECREATION.
  2. $52,286 spent. MNCF IS THE LEAD ORGANIZER OF THE MINNESOTA CONSERVATION NETWORK. WITH OVER 30 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THE NETWORK BRINGS TOGETHER CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS TO KEEP EACH OTHER ABREAST OF CURRENT CONSERVATION ISSUES AND DEVELOPMENTS.
  3. $76,450 spent. MNCF PARTNERS WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO FACILITATE A NETWORK OF TAXIDERMIST PARTNERS TO COLLECT AND ANALYZE DEER TISSUE SAMPLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE.
  4. MNCF LEADS A PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN NATURAL RESOURCES CAREERS AND INTRODUCES THEM TO HUNTING, FISHING, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL MENTORS.
  5. MNCF LEADS A PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN NATURAL RESOURCES CAREERS AND INTRODUCES THEM TO HUNTING, FISHING, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL MENTORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 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 May 1970.

    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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