The National Wildlife Federation (founded 1936) is the United States' largest nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting wildlife, restoring habitat, and connecting people—particularly families and educators—to nature through advocacy, on-the-ground programs, education, and public outreach.
Wildlife and habitat conservation, endangered species protection, public lands and fisheries management, clean water and air, climate mitigation and adaptation, clean energy transition, sustainable forestry and agriculture, outdoor recreation access, environmental education and community-based conservation
Primarily funded by individual membership dues and donations, foundation grants, program and publication revenue, corporate sponsorships and partnerships, and occasional government grants
A nationwide network of state and territorial affiliates and local partners, plus partnerships with major conservation organizations and coalitions (e.g., state wildlife federations, national NGOs such as Audubon and The Nature Conservancy) and high-profile NWF ambassadors and staff leaders
Non-profit conservation organization (501(c)(3))
