National Wildlife Refuge
TO CONSERVE AMERICA'S WILDLIFE HERITAGE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH STRATEGIC PROGRAMS THAT PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM AND THE LANDSCAPES BEYOND ITS BOUNDARIES. BY COMBINING POLICY, LANDSCAPE-SCALE CONSERVATION EFFORTS, GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, THE REFUGE ASSOCIATION WORKS TO STRENGTHEN THE ECOLOGOCIAL INTEGRITY OF OUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES, MAINTAINING THE DIVERSITY OF AMERICAN WILDLIFE AND PLANTS FOR THE FUTURE
Key facts about National Wildlife Refuge
- EIN
- 23-7447365
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Total assets
- $477,772
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How National Wildlife Refuge gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$478K
-10.9% YoY
Revenue
$1.2M
-23.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$4K
+314.9% YoY
Expenses
$1.1M
-34.4% YoY
About National Wildlife Refuge
Based on IRS filings
National Wildlife Refuge is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $478K in total assets. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $477,772 | $536,377 | $740,099 |
| Revenue | $1,193,106 | $1,558,927 | $2,113,028 |
| Expenses | $1,074,218 | $1,637,906 | $2,213,504 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,415 | $1,064 | $1,669 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desiree Sorenson-Groves | President & | 40 | $47,051 |
| Geoffrey Haskett | Former Presi | 40 | $141,129 |
| E Gray Payne | Chair | 10 | — |
| Lynn Scarlett | Vice Chair | 10 | — |
| James McClelland III | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Cheryl Hart | Secretary | 10 | — |
| Michael Baldwin | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Angela Benton | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Ben Gregg | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Wayne Hubbard | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Jim Kurth | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Nancy Marshall | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Elaine Meier | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Robert Morgan | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Mark Musaus | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Shampa Panda-Bryant | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Joan Patterson | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Steve Quarles | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Richard Remmer | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Michael Theard | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Paul Tritaik | Board Member | 4 | — |
| S Elwood York Jr | Board Member | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Wildlife Refuge?
National Wildlife Refuge is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $478K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is National Wildlife Refuge?
As of 2025, National Wildlife Refuge holds $478K in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue.
Where does National Wildlife Refuge operate?
National Wildlife Refuge has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, Utah.
What is National Wildlife Refuge's EIN?
National Wildlife Refuge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7447365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.