From public IRS filings
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
WASHINGTON, DC · Animal-Related
Mission
Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$36.1M
Total expenses
$35.2M
Total assets
$58.5M
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
$26.5M in foundation grants on record from 355 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Doolin Foundation for Biodiversity | $3.5M | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $2.1M | 4 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $1.9M | 3 |
| Head & Heart Foundation Tr 12319 | $1.8M | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $1.4M | 4 |
| Volgenau Foundation | $1.1M | 4 |
| Doris Duke Charitable Foundation | $965K | 2 |
| Carroll Petrie Foundation | $800K | 3 |
| Shared Earth Foundation | $775K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $762K | 4 |
Leadership
Andrew Bowman (Principal officer)
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