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Wildlife conservation and protection organizations

There are 14,347wildlife protection organizations in the United States. Combined, these wildlife protection organizationsemploy 20,866 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $8 billion.
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Types of wildlife protection organizations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
14,347
$4,138,057,041
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
1,613
$711,953,748
Endangered species protection organizations
351
$164,866,124
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Job trends for Wildlife protection organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
821
1-10
525
11-25
224
26-100
138
101 to 1,000
29
1,000+
1
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Sizes of wildlife protection organizations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,661
$250k to $1M
566
$1M to $5M
327
$5M to $25M
93
$25M to $100M
16
$100M+
4
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of wildlife protection organizations

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1-20 of 14,347

WildAid

WildAid reduces demand for illegal wildlife products and promotes conservation globally through awareness campaigns, field programs, and strengthened marine protected areas.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$11.4m
Employees
30
EIN
20-3644441
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$21.6m
Assets
$9.6m
Employees
81
EIN
94-3370994
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oregon Foundation For North American Wild Sheep (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
$10.7m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
17
EIN
42-1109229
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
$89.6m
Assets
$70.8m
Employees
573
EIN
41-1429149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Cat Rescue (BCR)

Big Cat Rescue is dedicated to the care of over 200 unwanted, abandoned and abused animals. We are a wildlife sanctuary that is home to more than 150 large exotic cats, including 23 species and subspecies of wild cat.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$15.8m
Employees
11
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
$35.9m
Assets
$50.2m
Employees
216
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
$21.6m
Assets
$18.9m
Employees
144
EIN
52-1501259
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
$62.7m
Assets
$46.5m
Employees
411
EIN
38-1612715
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
$372.8m
Assets
$755.4m
Employees
798
EIN
52-1693387
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
$33.7m
Assets
$44.8m
Employees
58
EIN
52-0781390
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wildlife Conservation Society

Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspires people to value nature. Dr. Cristian Samper PRES CEO leads the organization.
Revenue
$345.5m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
2,895
EIN
13-1740011
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation unites Americans to conserve wildlife and habitats amidst the threats of climate change, habitat loss, and emerging diseases.
Revenue
$117.9m
Assets
$153.0m
Employees
468
EIN
53-0204616
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
$7.9m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
15
EIN
51-0157792
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group

Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group protects wild salmon populations and habitat, conducts research and educates local communities in Belfair, WA.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$11.5m
Employees
31
EIN
91-1518294
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Trout

California Trout safeguards California's waters and wild fish, protects river ecosystems, establishes strong fish populations, and supports the local economy.
Revenue
$19.3m
Assets
$14.9m
Employees
47
EIN
23-7097680
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation's mission is to provide private support to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to ensure that all Texans, today and in the future, can enjoy the wild things and wild places of Texas.
Revenue
$19.7m
Assets
$92.0m
Employees
18
EIN
74-2602504
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
$13.5m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
4
EIN
32-0408734
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP)

The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership is a coalition of leading hunting, fishing and conservation organizations, labor unions and individual grassroots partners.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
51
EIN
04-3706385
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies represents North America's fish and wildlife agencies to advance sound, science-based management and conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats in the public interest.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
29
EIN
41-6029770
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Stronghold Fund

The Stronghold Fund supports conservation efforts in the North Pacific by providing long-term financial backing to WSC and its partners.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$17.9m
Employees
0
EIN
20-5602442
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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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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