2025-07-14T15:44:33-07:00 2024-08-31 990 2023-09-01 742556532 NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION ACTION FUND NATI 7034386071 1200 G Street Suite 900 Washington DC 20005 Karla Raettig Executive Director 7034386071 2025-07-14 1 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Karla Raettig 1200 G Street Suite 900 Washington DC 20005 2899328 0 X www.nwa.org X 1989 CO 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. 16 16 0 50 0 0 1404214 2879660 0 0 11781 19668 0 0 1415995 2899328 0 0 0 0 716754 647589 0 0 201318 1161928 1075110 1878682 1722699 -462687 1176629 1425587 2587930 185794 172639 1239793 2415291 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. 0 0 555800 0 0 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. 287611 0 0 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. 54465 0 0 Support federal, state and local efforts to protect wetlands and waterways through outreach and advocacy. 465768 0 0 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. 465768 0 0 1363644 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CO X X X Karla Raettig 7034326071 1200 G Street Suite 900 Washington DC 20005 X Karla Raettig Executive Director 33 0 X 219395 0 0 Collin O'Mara President 0.5 0 X 2355 0 0 Martha Darling Board Chair 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jameson S French Board Vice Chair 1 X 0 0 0 Bruce Wallace Board Secretary 1 0 X 0 0 0 Stephen K Allinger Board Treasurer 1 0 X 0 0 0 Cristina Antelo Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jessie Bradley Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Don Hooper Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Christopher Misner Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Cathy Novelli Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Gaspar Perricone Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Chuck Rocha Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Mike Staebler Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Rob Vernon Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Beth Viola Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Charles Hernick Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Abigail Cawley Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Thomas Cluderay Assistant Secretary 1 0 X 0 0 0 221750 0 0 1 0 1 0 Monument Policy Group 975 F Street Suite 400B Washinton DC 20004 Strategic Consulting 220000 The Farley Folsom Group 4020 Garrison St Washington DC 20016 Consulting 196330 2 0 0 0 0 0 2879660 0 2879660 0 0 0 0 0 19668 0 0 19668 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2899328 0 0 19668 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 221750 181627 18171 21952 0 0 0 0 425839 379872 43205 2762 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 153372 111910 41462 0 20569 0 20569 0 14634 0 14634 0 260000 260000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 244101 87824 3777 152500 227701 222701 0 5000 1633 1226 407 61351 48745 853 11753 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36232 29302 4244 2686 0 0 0 0 21294 17954 2895 445 0 0 0 0 12800 12800 0 0 0 0 0 0 2832 0 2832 0 Income Taxes 2569 0 2569 0 Other Expenses 16022 9683 2119 4220 1722699 1363644 157737 201318 1388811 2551725 0 0 0 0 3294 2260 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13300 14894 20182 19051 1425587 2587930 180794 167986 5000 4653 185794 172639 X 566698 1146451 673095 1268840 1239793 2415291 1425587 2587930 1176629 -1131 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 Due to related entity 4653 4653 X 2898197 -1131 0 0 0 -1131 2899328 0 0 0 2899328 1722699 0 0 0 0 0 1722699 0 0 0 1722699 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Organization performed an evaluation of uncertainty in income taxes for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 and determined that there were no matters that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements for that may have any effect on its tax-exempt status. US Federal jurisdiction and/or the various states and local jurisdictions in which the Organization files tax returns are open for examination; however, there are currently no examinations pending or in progress. It is the Organization's policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertainty in income taxes, if any, in income tax expense. As of August 31, 2024 and 2023, the Organization had no accruals for interest and/or penalties. 1 National Audubon Society dba Audubon Rockies 320 E Vine Drive Suite 312 fort Collins CO 80524 131624102 Section 501(c)(3) 12500 0 Elevating HB24-1379 CO policy/rulemaking regarding wetland and stream restoration and mitigation. 1 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Grantee is required to make a brief final report describing how the funds were used and a written narrative description of the work, accomplishments, challenges and successes of work outlined in the Outcomes section of the grant. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Karla Raettig Executive Director 159205 0 0 0 25361 0 11245 0 9659 0 205470 0 154577 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b NWF Action Fund's Finance department compiles data and schedules for the IRS Form 990 from audited statements. The draft return is reviewed by the Executive Director and General Counsel. The NWF Action Fund's board members are provided a draft copy of the 990 return. A Finance Committee is held where the full board is invited to participate in discussing the 990 prior to filing. The NWF Action Fund's Finance staff, General Counsel and Executive Director address and answer any questions the board may have. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Members of the NWF Action Fund's Board and its Executive Director receive a copy of the organization's conflict of interest policy. Board Members make conflict disclosures on an annual basis and Board Members also disclose any potential conflicts at meetings, which disinterested Board Members appropriately review and manage according to the policy. The Executive Director also makes annual conflicts disclosures. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Board reviews salaries from other C4 non-profits of similar size for the Executive Director to establish an industry comparable compensation rate. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The NWF Action Fund makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. The Action Fund makes its audited financials and 990's available to the public on its own website and upon request. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a NWF Action Fund is part of a common paymaster and all employees working on Action Fund projects are reported under the National Wildlife Federation's payroll. The Action Fund fully reimbursed NWF for compensation paid on its behalf, as well as for any additional overhead or administrative support. All compensations are reported in Column D even though NWF is the common paymaster. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Consultants Other Total $87,824 Program $87,824 Consultants-Outreach Total $152,500 Fundraising $152,500 Consultants-Compliance Total $3,777 Management & General $3,777 Total Line 11g $244,101 National Wildlife Federation Action Fund PAC 1200 G St Suite 900 Washington DC 20005 Political Committee DC 527 Filing Org 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 National Wildlife Federation Action Fund PAC q 347 Invoice for travel. A form 8868 Application for Extension of Time to File an Exempt Organization Return was filed and accepted by IRS on 10/29/24 giving NWFAF and an automatic 6 month extension until July 15, 2025.