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Louisiana Wildlife Federation Inc

EIN 72-0445638 · Baton Rouge, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BE THE VOICE FOR LOUISIANA'S WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$801,713
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
78.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
8
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$106,500, executive director

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

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 78.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 390% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 38% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $597,916 spent. CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, REPRESENTATION AND OUTREACH. THIS IS THE MAIN THRUST OF LWF'S WORK. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, LWF CO-SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR HUNTERS, ANGLERS AND OTHER OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS TO EXPLAIN HOW TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE IN LOUISIANA. LWF MONITORED AND POSTED REPORTS ON VARIOUS LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AND AGENCY ACTIONS THAT AFFECTED NATURAL RESOURCES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT AND THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT. LWF EDUCATED CITIZENS ON THE NEED FOR COASTAL RESTORATION AND CURRENT STATE PLANS VIA EMAIL, NEWSLETTER, AND SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE EVENTS. CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP CORPS PROGRAM ENGAGES LOUISIANA COLLEGE STUDENTS IN 4 WEEKEND SESSIONS ABOUT CONSERVATION POLICY TO BROADEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE.
  2. $28,882 spent. LWF CONSERVATION ACHEIVEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM - LWF SPONSORS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE SIGNIFICANT CONSERVATION ACHIEVEMENT BY LOUISIANA CITIZENS TO PROTECT LOUISIANA'S ENVIRONMENT AND RECREATIONAL ENJOYMENT. LWF SOLICITS NOMINATIONS FOR 10 CATEGORIES, SELECTS RECIPIENTS WITH AN INDEPENDENT PANEL OF JUDGES AND HOSTS A BANQUET TO PRESENT AWARDS.
  3. $42,279 spent. COASTAL OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES UPDATED INFORMATION, COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, INCLUDING HOSTING AND PARTICIPATING IN PUBLIC MEETINGS AND MEDIA EVENTS, PARTICULARLY ABOUT LOUISIANA'S 2024 COASTAL MASTER PLAN, PROJECTS, FUNDING.

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 July 1952.

    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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