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Wolf River Conservancy Inc

EIN 62-1245975 · Memphis, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE TO CONSERVE AND ENHANCE THE WOLF RIVER AND ITS ENVIRONMENT AS A NATURAL RESOURCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND LOW IMPACT RECREATION.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
52 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
14
Volunteers
885
Highest pay
$124,519, executive di

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 52.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    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, 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 (5)
  1. $529,535 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PAID TO DESIGN AND MAINTAIN THE NATURAL GREENWAY ALONG THE WOLF RIVER. THIS GREENWAY WILL BE USED FOR CONSERVATION, A NATURAL RESOURCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND LOW IMPACT RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
  2. $79,319 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS VARIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE WOLF RIVER AND ITS CONSERVATION. THERE WAS ALSO A DONATION OF THE GREENWAY TRAIL TO THE CITY OF MEMPHIS IN 2022 TOTALING 7,854,474.
  3. $75,845 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE A PERCENTAGE OF SALARIES, OTHER COST OF ACTIVITIES, ETC.
  4. $73,565 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HELD ITS ANNUAL GREENWAY DINNER. THIS EVENT PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATION THE OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE WOLF RIVER. IT ALSO PROMOTES THE CONSERVATION OF THE RIVER BY INFORMING THE PEOPLE HOW IMPORTANT THE RIVER IS TO THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE MID-SOUTH REGION.
  5. THE ORGANIZATION HELD ITS ANNUAL GREENWAY DINNER. THIS EVENT PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATION THE OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE WOLF RIVER. IT ALSO PROMOTES THE CONSERVATION OF THE RIVER BY INFORMING THE PEOPLE HOW IMPORTANT THE RIVER IS TO THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE MID-SOUTH REGION.

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 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 2024.

    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 October 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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