National Wildlife Federation Action Fund is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Wildlife Federation Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, National Wildlife Federation Action Fund generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 08/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT ENABLE PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND POLITICAL STRIPES TO ELEVATE THEIR VOICES AND BECOME CHAMPIONS FOR WILDLIFE AND THE WILD PLACES THEY CALL HOME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FARM BILL - EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION MEASURES IN THE FARM BILL AND ADVOCATE WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THEIR INCLUSION IN LEGISLATION.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - NWF ACTION FUND EDUCATES ITS MEMBERS ON IMPORTANT CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE ISSUES THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, EMAIL LISTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. NWF ACTION FUND ALSO FACILITATES MEMBER COMMUNICATION WITH LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS THROUGH PETITIONS, PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS. IN ADDITION, NWF ACTION FUND WORKS IN COALITION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN IMPORTANT FEDERAL AND STATE ELECTIONS.
ACTION CENTER - EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THROUGH EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA ABOUT CONSERVATION LEGISLATION AND ACTION, INCLUDING RECOVER AMERICA'S WILDLIFE ACT, THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT AND THE FARM BILL.
NEVADA - EDUCATE NEVADA RESIDENTS ABOUT IMPORTANT CONSERVATION LEGISLATION SUPPORTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Karla Raettig Executive Director | Officer | 33 | $155,888 |
Collin O'mara President | Officer | 2 | $32,161 |
Martha Darling Board Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jameson S French Board Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Wallace Board Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen K Allinger Board Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Chong Koster Llc Media Consultant | 8/30/22 | $275,288 |
Monument Policy Group Strategic Consulting | 8/30/22 | $113,733 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,404,214 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,404,214 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,781 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,415,995 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $149,285 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,814 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $567,469 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $171,379 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,006 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,520 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $220,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $442,723 |
Advertising and promotion | $167,100 |
Office expenses | $47,521 |
Information technology | $49,584 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $35,279 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,283 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,837 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,878,682 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,388,811 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,294 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,300 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,182 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,425,587 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $180,794 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,000 |
Total liabilities | $185,794 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $566,698 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $673,095 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,425,587 |