Defenders of Wildlife
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 53-0183181
- Total giving
- $610KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $65MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Univeristy of Alaska | $47K | 2023 |
| Indian Nations Conservation Alliance | $32K | 2023 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | $30K | 2023 |
| Aris Land & Livestock LLC | $24K | 2023 |
| Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes | $23K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: dow.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.