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Wildlife conservation and protection organizations

There are 15,002 wildlife protection organizations in the United States. Combined, these wildlife protection organizations employ 22,019 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of wildlife protection organizations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
15,002
 
$5,199,767,902
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
2,009
 
$1,980,802,617
Endangered species protection organizations
 
563
 
$505,544,607
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Job trends for Wildlife protection organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
891
1-10
 
535
11-25
 
237
26-100
 
135
101 to 1,000
 
31
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of wildlife protection organizations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,670
$250k to $1M
 
602
$1M to $5M
 
355
$5M to $25M
 
92
$25M to $100M
 
19
$100M+
 
8
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Directory of wildlife protection organizations

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1-20 of 15,002

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF)

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charity whose vision is to strengthen and expand the network of national marine sanctuaries for the benefit of current and future generations.
Revenue
$36.0m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
124
EIN
94-3370994
IRS type
501(c)(3)

WildAid

WildAid inspires global change to protect wildlife by reducing illegal trade, promoting sustainable practices, and strengthening marine enforcement for endangered species protection.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
28
EIN
20-3644441
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pheasants Forever Incorporated

Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.
Revenue
$118.6m
Assets
$83.4m
Employees
769
EIN
41-1429149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wild Sheep Foundation (FNAWS)

Oregon FNAWS is vigorously involved in the conservation, propagation, protection and intensive management of wild sheep and mountain goat populations and their habitat in Oregon.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
16
EIN
42-1109229
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Cat Rescue (BCR)

Big Cat Rescue protects big cats in captivity and the wild, advocates against abuse, and promotes conservation through education and impactful legislation.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$37.4m
Employees
6
EIN
59-3330495
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife is a national leader in science-based, results-oriented wildlife conservation. We stand out in our commitment to saving imperiled wildlife and championing the Endangered Species Act, the landmark law that protects them.
Revenue
$48.6m
Assets
$65.5m
Employees
165
EIN
53-0183181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Bird Conservancy (ABC)

American Bird Conservancy's mission is to conserve native wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.
Revenue
$27.0m
Assets
$22.6m
Employees
180
EIN
52-1501259
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Nation (FONZ)

Friends of the national zoo (fonz) is an independent 501(c)(3) organization which is the dedicated partner of the smithsonian national zoological park (nzp).
Revenue
$989.3k
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
13
EIN
52-0853312
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trout Unlimited

Trout Unlimited unites communities to conserve and restore coldwater fisheries, engaging volunteers in protecting rivers and habitats for future generations.
Revenue
$109.5m
Assets
$60.7m
Employees
508
EIN
38-1612715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awards competitive grants and partners across the U.S. to sustain, restore, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats.
Revenue
$513.2m
Assets
$3.1b
Employees
208
EIN
52-1384139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)

The African Wildlife Foundation, together with the people of Africa, works to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.
Revenue
$37.3m
Assets
$54.8m
Employees
49
EIN
52-0781390
IRS type
501(c)(3)

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
Revenue
$366.7m
Assets
$777.3m
Employees
862
EIN
52-1693387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wildlife Conservation Society

Wildlife Conservation Society protects global biodiversity through habitat conservation, scientific research, and community engagement, ensuring wildlife thrives in healthy ecosystems worldwide.
Revenue
$400.9m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
2,917
EIN
13-1740011
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation unites Americans to conserve wildlife and habitats, address environmental challenges, and promote justice through strategic partnerships and science-based solutions.
Revenue
$156.4m
Assets
$178.9m
Employees
501
EIN
53-0204616
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation rescues, rehabilitates, releases orphaned animals, and provides permanent homes for non-releasable wildlife in Kendalia, TX.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$21.9m
Employees
113
EIN
74-2012897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Trout

California Trout restores and protects freshwater ecosystems, ensuring healthy waters and resilient wild fish through science, restoration, community engagement, advocacy, and partnerships.
Revenue
$24.7m
Assets
$16.5m
Employees
70
EIN
23-7097680
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Akashinga

International Anti-Poaching Foundation empowers communities to protect wilderness. Akashinga trains exceptional rangers. Lead Ranger provides advanced mentorship for high-quality ranger managers.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
4
EIN
32-0408734
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC)

NEFMC, one of eight regional councils established by federal legislation in 1976, is charged with conserving and managing fishery resources from three to 200 miles off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
22
EIN
04-2607425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Aviary Pittsburgh

The National Aviary is America's only independent indoor nonprofit zoo dedicated exclusively to birds.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$27.4m
Employees
134
EIN
25-1667146
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dallas Safari Club (DSC)

To conserve wildlife and wilderness lands, to educate youth and the general public and to promote and protect the rights and interests of hunters worldwide.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$16.2m
Employees
16
EIN
51-0157792
IRS type
501(c)(4)
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This category corresponds to the "D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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