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Arkansas Wildlife Federation Inc

EIN 71-6059226 · Farmington, AR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENSURE A THRIVING FUTURE FOR ARKANSAS WILDLIFE. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS AN INDEPENDENT VOICE FOR ALL SPECIES OF ARKANSAS WILDLIFE, A RELIABLE SOURCE OF FACTUAL INFORMATION, AND AN INCLUSIVE PARTNER TOWARD THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS AND THE BENEFIT THEREOF TO THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.

Income
$165,749
Spending
$428,839
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
2

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

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 159% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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. $393,141 spent. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH CONSERVATION PARTNERS ACROSS THE STATE, INCLUDING OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TO ADVANCE PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS IN ARKANSAS. THIS WORK ALSO INCLUDES MEETING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT WILDLIFE ISSUES. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, ARKANSAS OUT-OF-DOORS, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS WILDLIFE ISSUES IN THE STATE AND PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR PRIVATE CITIZENS. THE ANNUAL WILDLIFE OF ARKANSAS STUDENT ART CONTEST ADMINISTERED BY THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES HUNDREDS OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE EACH YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RECOGNIZES GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION THROUGH ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF CONSERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED A NEW PRIVATE LANDS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IN 2025, ADVANCING THE CONSERVATION OF HABITAT AND PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE ON PRIVATE LANDS IN ARKANSAS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH CONSERVATION PARTNERS ACROSS THE STATE, INCLUDING OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TO ADVANCE PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS IN ARKANSAS. THIS WORK ALSO INCLUDES MEETING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT WILDLIFE ISSUES. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, ARKANSAS OUT-OF-DOORS, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS WILDLIFE ISSUES IN THE STATE AND PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR PRIVATE CITIZENS. THE ANNUAL WILDLIFE OF ARKANSAS STUDENT ART CONTEST ADMINISTERED BY THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES HUNDREDS OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE EACH YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RECOGNIZES GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION THROUGH ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF CONSERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED A NEW PRIVATE LANDS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IN 2025, ADVANCING THE CONSERVATION OF HABITAT AND PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE ON PRIVATE LANDS IN ARKANSAS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 December 1965.

    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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