National Wildlife Federation Action Fund
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.
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund at a glance
In short: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund gave $368K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $367,500
- +2840.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,500
- +488.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,125,353
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Wildlife Federation Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Wilderness Society Action Fund ($250K). Together the top 5 received $368K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $368K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $368K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wilderness Society Action Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted support in connection with its general mission to protect public lands. | $250,000 |
| Arkansas Wildlife Federation Farmington, AR | To provide general operating support to the Arkansas Wildlife Federation to strengthen its mission of ensuring a thriving future for Arkansas wildlife. | $75,000 |
| New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Victory Fund Hamilton, NJ | Support work to advance conservation campaigns with mailers and/or other methods to power campaigns to success. | $15,000 |
| New Jersey LCV PAC Trenton, NJ | support of New Jersey LCV PAC activities. | $15,000 |
| Audubon Rockies Fort Collins, CO | coordination of conservation volunteers, including efforts on federal and/or state-level conservation policy | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,125,353 | $2,694,396 | $3,200,351 | $367,500 | 5 | $13,780 |
| 2024 | $2,587,930 | $2,899,328 | $1,722,699 | $12,500 | 1 | $19,668 |
| 2023 | $1,425,587 | $1,415,995 | $1,878,682 | — | — | $11,781 |
| 2022 | $1,767,609 | $4,163,371 | $3,321,642 | — | — | $1,332 |
| 2021 | $1,027,531 | $1,321,026 | $955,324 | — | — | $320 |
About National Wildlife Federation Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $368K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund is led by Collin O'Mara, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Collin O'Mara
President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Karla Raettig
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
33 hrs/week
$116K (2021) → $237K (2025)
Gaspar Perricone
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Novelli
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Rocha
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cristina Antelo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Hooper
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Bradley
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Staebler
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Hernick
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Acevedo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Chen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bri Jones Rich
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Davis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Cawley
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Viola
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Misner
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Cluderay
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bruce Wallace (2021–2024) — Board Secretary
- Former: Jameson S French (2021–2024) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Martha Darling (2021–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Rob Vernon (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Stephen K Allinger (2021–2024) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Andy Buchsbaum (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Benjamin Kota (2021–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Tod Sedgwick (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jerrold Jung (2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Van Kerrebrook (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $237K, to Karla Raettig (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Wildlife Federation Action Fund
How much does National Wildlife Federation Action Fund give each year?
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund gave $368K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
What is National Wildlife Federation Action Fund's typical grant size?
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $73,500, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Wildlife Federation Action Fund give grants?
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund gives mostly in District of Columbia: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (20%) and New Jersey (8%).
Does National Wildlife Federation Action Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of National Wildlife Federation Action Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are National Wildlife Federation Action Fund's largest grantees?
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund's largest 2025 grantees include The Wilderness Society Action Fund ($250,000), Arkansas Wildlife Federation ($75,000) and New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Victory Fund ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Wildlife Federation Action Fund?
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is National Wildlife Federation Action Fund?
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is National Wildlife Federation Action Fund's EIN?
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2556532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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