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Izaak Walton League of America

EIN 41-1591379 · New Ulm, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CONSERVE, MAINTAIN, PROTECT AND RESTORE THE SOIL, FOREST, WATER, AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER LANDS: TO PROMOTE MEANS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC WITH RESPECT TO SUCH RESOURCES AND THEIR ENJOYMENT AND WHOLESOME UTILIZATION.

Income
$30,311
Spending
$39,872
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
102.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$4,800, 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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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: 59 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    200 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 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 (1)
  1. $38,818 spent. THE IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE OUR NATION'S WATERS, PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY, AND ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE. WE RAISE FUNDS TO DONATE TO MANY LOCAL GROUPS AND FOR PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT OTHERS, SUCH AS PROVIDING HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE DEER STANDS FOR THE DISABLED TO USE FREE OF CHARGE AND TO PURCHASE LAND TO BE USED FOR WILDLIFE HABITAT THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR SEASONAL HUNTING AND BIRDWATCHING. FINANCIALLY SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING A COLLEGE DEGREE IN CONSERVATION OR NATURAL RESOURCES. FINACIALLY SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL TRAP SHOOTING TEAMS AND PROVIDE VOLUNTEER COACHES OVER- 202 STUDENTS SERVED. SUPPORT OF PRAIRIE RESTORATION AND PROVIDE CLUB'S LAND FOR USE BY GENERAL PUBLIC. FINANCIALLY SUPPORT AND PROVIDE VOLUNTEER CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS TO TEACH FIRE ARMS SAFETY- 75 STUDENTS SERVED PER YEAR. SEVERAL OF THE ABOVE PROJECTS ARE FUNDED BY MN LAWFUL GAMBLING PROCEEDS. $70,332 IN MN LAWFUL GAMBLING PROGRAM EXPENDITURES IN 2025.

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? 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 April 1985.

    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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