Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2015 , and ending 08-31-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DRIVE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
RESTON, VA20190
D Employer identification number

53-0204616
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 80,591,194
F Name and address of principal officer:
COLLIN O' MARA
11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DRIVE
RESTON,VA20190
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NWF.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1939
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: UNITE ALL AMERICANS TO ENSURE WILDLIFE THRIVES IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 28
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 28
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 375
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 4,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 415,364
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -1,750
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 60,620,621 64,293,073
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 5,508,512 5,532,892
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,828,674 405,247
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 7,952,795 7,605,495
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 76,910,602 77,836,707
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 4,418,798 6,173,626
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 25,650,890 28,989,252
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 890,450 289,798
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet7,219,235    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 40,371,007 41,187,503
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 71,331,145 76,640,179
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 5,579,457 1,196,528
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 61,553,930 63,512,539
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 64,277,902 62,291,009
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... -2,723,972 1,221,530
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 25,408,267 including grants of $ 6,173,626 ) (Revenue $ 67,872 )
CONSERVATION ADVOCACY:1. KEEPING WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE SAFE FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS: IN JUNE OF 2016, PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNED HISTORIC, BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION THAT MODERNIZES THE 40-YEAR-OLD TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT, REPRESENTING THE CULMINATION OF NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION AND OUR PARTNERS TO BETTER ADDRESS LONGSTANDING CONCERNS ABOUT CHEMICAL SAFETY AND TO PROTECT WILDLIFE FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS. OUR PARTNERS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS: CONSERVATION NORTHWEST, DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY, MINNESOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE, AND NEW MEXICO WILDLIFE FEDERATION.2. SAVING THE BIRD AND THE HERD: PARTNERING WITH OUR WESTERN STATE AFFILIATES, WE ENGAGED IN AN UNPRECEDENTED EFFORT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL WILDLIFE AND LAND MANAGERS, PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN, IN A MULTI-STATE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN TO CONSERVE THE IMPERILED SAGE GROUSE AND ITS FRAGILE HABITAT THAT SWEEPS OVER 165 MILLION ACRES OF LAND IN 11 STATES-WHICH IS ALSO HOME TO 350 OTHER NATIVE SPECIES. AFFILIATE PARTNERS: ARIZONA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, COLORADO WILDLIFE FEDERATION, IDAHO WILDLIFE FEDERATION, MONTANA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, NEW MEXICO WILDLIFE FEDERATION, AND WYOMING WILDLIFE FEDERATION.3. AMERICAN OFFSHORE WIND POWER NOW REALITY: WORKING WITH OUR NORTHEAST AFFILIATES IN HELPING BUILD POLITICAL WILL AND CREATING WILDLIFE FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS FOR OFFSHORE WIND POWER, HISTORIC CONSTRUCTION OF AMERICA'S FIRST OFFSHORE WIND POWER PROJECT NEARED COMPLETION THIS SUMMER OFF RHODE ISLAND; AND MASSACHUSETTS FOLLOWED BY COMMITTING TO BRINGING 1,600 MEGAWATTS OF OFFSHORE WIND POWER ONLINE, TO POWER MORE THAN HALF A MILLION HOMES. AFFILIATE PARTNERS: ENVIRONMENTAL LEAGUE OF MASSACHUSETTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL OF RHODE ISLAND. 4. STATE WINS: NJ OPEN SPACE FUNDING: NEW JERSEY OPEN SPACE INITIATIVE: THANKS TO THE LEADERSHIP OF AFFILIATE NEW JERSEY AUDUBON AND AN ASSIST FROM NWF STAFF, NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE REVERSED HIS OWN VETO AND FINALLY SIGNED A BILL AUTHORIZING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF FUNDING FOR THE OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PASSED BY NEW JERSEY VOTERS. 5. PROTECTING AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS FROM RECKLESS COAL IMPACTS: WORKING WITH NATIVE AMERICANS, SPORTSMEN AND RANCHERS, WE HELPED DEFEAT EFFORTS TO OPEN THE LARGEST MINE IN NORTH AMERICA TO EXPORT COAL TO CHINA - THEREBY PROTECTING MONTANA'S FRAGILE SAGEBRUSH LAND AND WATER CRITICAL FOR SAGE GROUSE, MULE DEER PRONGHORN ANTELOPE, AND MANY OTHER GREAT PLAINS WILDLIFE. AFFILIATE PARTNERS: MONTANA WILDLIFE FEDERATION AND ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST STEELHEADERS.6. ADVANCING VITAL RESOURCES TO COMBAT FLINT LEAD CRISIS AND TO RESTORE THE EVERGLADES. NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION CHAMPIONED BROAD WATER RESOURCES LEGISLATION, NOW ON THE VERGE OF PASSING CONGRESS, WHICH WOULD HELP RESTORE THE GREAT LAKES, EVERGLADES, LOS ANGELES RIVER, DELAWARE RIVER BASIN, LONG ISLAND SOUND, AND LAKE TAHOE. THE BILL ALSO PROMOTES NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO FLOODING AND DEDICATES VITAL RESOURCES TO HELP FLINT, MICHIGAN RECOVER FROM A LEAD CONTAMINATION CRISIS THAT BEGAN OVER TWO YEARS AGO. AFFILIATE PARTNERS: DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY, EARTH CONSERVATION CORPS, ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES OF NEW YORK, FLORIDA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, INDIANA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, MICHIGAN UNITED CONSERVATION CLUBS, MINNESOTA CONSERVATION FEDERATION, NATIONAL AQUARIUM, NEW JERSEY AUDUBON, PENN FUTURE, PRAIRIE RIVERS NETWORK, VIRGINIA CONSERVATION NETWORK, WEST VIRGINIA RIVERS COALITION, AND WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION7. RESTORING THE GULF OF MEXICO: THROUGH STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT WITH FEDERAL AND GULF-STATE RESOURCE AGENCIES, NWF AND OUR PARTNERS SECURED A SMART, SCIENCE-BASED UPDATE TO A GULF-WIDE RESTORATION PLAN THAT WILL GUIDE MORE THAN $3 BILLION IN RESTORATION INVESTMENTS IN THE YEARS TO COME - GETTING US CLOSER TO FULLY REALIZING THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND ITS WILDLIFE. AFFILIATE PARTNERS: FLORIDA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, LOUISIANA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FEDERATION, AND TEXAS CONSERVATION ALLIANCE. 8. ONE MILLIONTH ACRE OF GRAZING ALLOTMENTS: IN 2016, NWF'S WILDLIFE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAM REACHED AN IMPRESSIVE BENCHMARK, ELIMINATING WILDLIFE / LIVESTOCK CONFLICTS ON OVER 1 MILLION ACRES OF PUBLIC LANDS IN THE WEST THROUGH VOLUNTARY AGREEMENTS WITH RANCHERS TO RETIRE GRAZING PERMITS. AFFILIATE PARTNERS: IDAHO WILDLIFE FEDERATION, WYOMING WILDLIFE FEDERATION, AND COLORADO WILDLIFE FEDERATION.9. PROTECTING AMERICA'S ICONIC LANDS AND WATERS: NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION, ITS STATE AFFILIATES AND PARTNERS SUCCESSFULLY CONVINCED PRESIDENT OBAMA TO CREATE OR EXPAND NATIONAL MONUMENTS PROTECTING NEARLY 600,000 SQUARE MILES OF OCEAN AND LAND FROM DEVELOPMENT, ENERGY EXTRACTION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING. NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE HELPED LEAD AN EFFORT TO CREATE THE KATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS NATIONAL MONUMENT, PROTECTING MOOSE, LYNX, BLACK BEARS AND OTTERS. THE CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF HAWAII PLAYED A LEADING ROLE IN ADVOCATING FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT INTO WHAT IS NOW THE LARGEST PROTECTED AREA IN THE WORLD, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL HABITAT FOR MORE THAN 7,000 MARINE SPECIES, INCLUDING 14 MILLION SEABIRDS, ENDANGERED MONK SEALS AS WELL AS SHARKS, TUNAS, SEA TURTLES AND AN ABUNDANCE OF CORAL REEF LIFE. FINALLY, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL OF RHODE ISLAND AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEAGUE OF MASSACHUSETTS, NWF HELPED SECURE THE FIRST MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, THE NORTHEAST CANYONS AND SEAMOUNTS MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT. HERE CORALS HUNDREDS OF YEARS OLD LIVE IN CANYONS DEEPER THAN THE GRAND CANYON AND ON MOUNTAINS THAT RISE THOUSANDS OF FEET ABOVE THE SEAFLOOR.10. IMPROVING WATER QUALITY AND MONARCH BUTTERFLY HABITAT IN THE MISSISSIPPI BASIN: THANKS TO NWF'S COVER CROP CHAMPIONS PROGRAM, OVER 4,600 FARMERS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST LEARNED ABOUT HOW AND WHY TO USE COVER CROPS, LEADING TO AN ESTIMATED 9,000 ACRES OF CROP LAND BEING PUT INTO COVER CROPS FOR THE FIRST TIME, PROTECTING SOIL AND KEEPING DAMAGING NUTRIENTS OUT OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.11. BACKYARD HABITAT/MAYORS MONARCH CHALLENGE 200,000/200: IN 2016 THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION REACHED TWO IMPORTANT MILESTONES THROUGH ITS GARDEN FOR WILDLIFE AND CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT PROGRAM. FIRST, IT SURPASSED THE 200,000 CERTIFIED HABITAT MARK. THIS MEANS THAT 1.5 MILLION PEOPLE ARE NOW HELPING TO MANAGE 1.4 MILLION ACRES OF LAND AS HABITAT FOR BIRDS, POLLINATORS, NATIVE PLANTS AND MORE. 90% OF THESE ARE HABITATS AT PEOPLE'S HOMES AND MORE THAN 20,000 ARE AT SCHOOLS, FARMS, PLACES OF WORSHIP, PARKS, PUBLIC GARDENS, WORK PLACES, ZOOS, ARBORETUMS, NATURE CENTERS BOTANICAL GARDENS AND MORE. WE ALSO REACHED THE IMPORTANT MILESTONE OF 200 CITIES, COUNTIES AND TOWN MAYORS PLEDGING TO CREATE HABITAT TO RESTORE MONARCH BUTTERFLY POPULATIONS. THESE MAYORS ARE WORKING TO ENERGIZE THEIR 23 MILLION RESIDENTS TO TAKE STEPS TO CREATE MONARCH HABITAT. AFFILIATE PARTNERS: ARKANSAS WILDLIFE FEDERATION, COLORADO WILDLIFE FEDERATION, CONSERVATION COALITION OF OKLAHOMA, CONSERVATION FEDERATION OF MISSOURI, DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY, FLORIDA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, INDIANA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, KENTUCKY WATERWAYS ALLIANCE, MINNESOTA CONSERVATION FEDERATION, NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY, NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, PRAIRIE RIVERS NETWORK, SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, TEXAS CONSERVATION ALLIANCE, AND WYOMING WILDLIFE FEDERATION.12. PRESERVING AMAZON FORESTS: EACH YEAR FOR THE PAST DECADE, NWF HAS PRESSED GLOBAL BUYERS AND TRADERS OF BRAZILIAN SOY TO RENEW THEIR PLEDGE TO NOT BUY SOY FROM FARMS THAT HAVE CLEARED AMAZON RAIN FOREST, AND THIS YEAR, THE PARTIES TO THIS VOLUNTARY ZERO DEFORESTATION AGREEMENT FINALLY ANNOUNCED A PERMANENT RENEWAL OF THEIR COMMITMENT, PROTECTING MILLIONS OF ACRES OF AMAZON FOREST HABITAT FOR MACAWS, JAGUARS, MONKEYS AND MANY MIGRATORY BIRDS FROM THE U.S.13. AMERICA LEADS GLOBAL EFFORT TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE: WORKING WITH MANY ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP MOBILIZE MORE THAN 4 MILLION AMERICANS TO PRESS FOR STRONG U.S. ACTION ON CLIMATE AT HOME, THE U.S GOVERNMENT IN TURN LED 195 COUNTRIES AT THE UNITED NATIONS CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE IN PARIS IN DECEMBER TO ADOPT A LANDMARK GLOBAL AGREEMENT TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 15,960,009 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ -21,122 )
EDUCATION OUTREACH, PUBLICATIONS:1. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT/STEM: IN 2015, THE FEDERATION AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WORKED WITH THE CONGRESS WHICH PASSED THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) CONTAINING UNPRECEDENTED NEW PROVISIONS SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SCIENCE. THE NEW LAW PROVIDES SCHOOLS ACROSS THE U.S. WITH UP TO $1.6 BILLION IN FUNDING FOR HANDS-ON SCIENCE EDUCATION INCLUDING ENVIRONMENT-BASED PROJECTS AND LEARNING PROGRAMS. 2. SCHOOLS: 10,000: IN 2016, WE REACHED A MILESTONE OF 10,000 K-12 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN OUR SCHOOL GREENING EFFORTS VIA NWF ECO SCHOOLS USA AND NWF SCHOOLYARD HABITATS. THESE SCHOOLS ARE ACTIVE IN EVERY MAJOR U.S. METRO AREA PLANTING GARDENS, SAVING POLLINATORS, REDUCING SOLID WASTE, SAVING WATER AND REDUCING THEIR ENERGY FOOTPRINTS. SOME 140,000 EDUCATORS AND 3,500,000 CHILDREN ARE PARTICIPATING EACH SCHOOL SESSION AND THEIR EFFORTS ARE GROUNDING THEM IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND NATURE WHILE SAVING SPECIES AND $80 MILLION ON SCHOOL UTILITY BILLS. AFFILIATE PARTNERS: INDIANA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, NEBRASKA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, NEW JERSEY AUDUBON, NATIONAL AQUARIUM, USVI, NEVADA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY, PUERTO RICO, NH AUDUBON, CONNECTICUT FOREST AND PARKS ASSOCIATION, AND NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,625,573 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 5,431,968 )
MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAMS:MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAMS MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE, ENGAGED AND INFORMED MEMBERSHIP PROVIDING SUPPORTERS WITH THE INFORMATION AND INSPIRATION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR OWN BACKYARDS, THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY. NWF REACHES MILLIONS OF SUPPORTERS ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO COMMUNICATE THE MOST PRESSING NEEDS FACING THE ENVIRONMENT TODAY - FROM PEOPLE BECOMING MORE DISCONNECTED FROM NATURE TO LOSS OF HABITAT AND THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. THROUGH SUCH PUBLICATIONS AS NATIONAL WILDLIFE MAGAZINE, THE NWF WEBSITE, AND OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION, NWF IS EDUCATING OUR MEMBERSHIP BASE ON HOW NWF IS WORKING TO PROTECT WILDLIFE AND HABITAT. EVERY MONTH, THROUGH NATIONAL WILDLIFE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE CAN READ INFORMATIVE FEATURE ARTICLES ABOUT WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, THE LATEST ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS AND SUCCESS STORIES FROM NWF AND AROUND THE NATION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 14,969,989 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 6,395,023 )
OTHER NATURE EDUCATION
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 14,969,989 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 6,395,023 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet64,963,838
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
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Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
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No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
408
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
375
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCJ , NL
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
28
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
28
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , NH , NJ , NM , NY , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletKAREN WAGNER11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DRIVE   RESTON,VA201905362 (703) 438-6000
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) BRUCE WALLACE......................................................................
CHAIR
 3.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) DEBORAH SPALDING......................................................................
PAST CHAIR
 3.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) STEPHEN K ALLINGER......................................................................
PAST CHAIR
 3.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) BRIAN BASHORE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) TAHLIA BEAR......................................................................
DIRECTOR - UNTIL 6/2016
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) WILLIAM BENTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) PAUL BEAUDETTE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) VIRGINIA BROCK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) CLARK BULLARD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) RON CLAUSEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) SHELLEY COHEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) DIANNE DILLON-RIDGLEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) ERIC FREYFOGLE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) JOHN GRANT JR......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) KATHLEEN HADLEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR/CHAIR ELECT
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) DAVID L HARGETT......................................................................
DIRECTOR - UNTIL 6/2016
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) BILL HOUSTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) CAROLE BUIE-JACKSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) BRIANNA JONES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) FREDERICK KOWALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) RAMON LOPEZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR - UNTIL 6/2016
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) BRIAN PRESTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) JULIA REED ZAIC........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) NORM RITCHIE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) PHILLIP ROOS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) SETH ROSS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) KENT SALAZAR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) TRUMAN SEMANS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) LESLIE SHAD........................................................................
DIRECTOR - UNTIL 6/2016
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) MAX TRUJILLO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) MARY VAN KERREBROOK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) NICOLE WOOD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) COLLIN O' MARA........................................................................
PRESIDENT - NWF
 36.00
.......................4.00 		    X       343,694 0 20,142
(34) KAREN L WAGNER........................................................................
TREASURER - NWF
 36.00
.......................4.00 		    X       146,947 0 23,060
(35) BENJAMIN P KOTA........................................................................
SECRETARY - NWF
 36.00
.......................4.00 		    X       137,757 0 21,631
(36) MALEA STENZEL-GILLIGAN........................................................................
ASST SECRETARY - NWF
 36.00
.......................4.00 		    X       127,153 0 27,769
(37) JOHN E ASHLEY........................................................................
ASSISTANT TREASURER - NWF
 36.00
.......................4.00 		    X       120,966 0 25,627
(38) MAUREEN P SMITH........................................................................
VP OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		      X     196,871 0 2,874
(39) ANDREW P BUCHSBAUM........................................................................
VP CONSERVATION ACTION
 40.00
.......................   		      X     185,281 0 12,527
(40) KEVIN J COYLE........................................................................
VP EDUCATION & TRAINING
 40.00
.......................   		      X     175,581 0 26,020
(41) JAMES S LYON........................................................................
VP OF CONSERVATION POLICY
 40.00
.......................   		      X     175,225 0 26,020
(42) ADAM M KOLTON........................................................................
VP NATIONAL ADVOCACY
 40.00
.......................   		      X     153,624 0 26,887
(43) AMANDA H MCKNIGHT........................................................................
CHIEF OF STAFF
 40.00
.......................   		        X   145,410 0 16,076
(44) SUSAN R KADERKA........................................................................
REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   142,651 0 17,578
(45) APRIL K BOWEN........................................................................
ASSOCIATE VP, HUMAN RESOURCES
 40.00
.......................   		        X   136,201 0 8,370
(46) CYNTHIA M GOLOS........................................................................
VP, STRATEGIC BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   134,053 0 9,374
(47) CURTIS FISHER........................................................................
REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   133,052 0 28,550
(48) LARRY J SCHWEIGER........................................................................
FORMER PRESIDENT - NWF
 36.00
.......................4.00 		          X 108,975 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 2,563,441 0 292,505
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet36
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
THE OCCASIONS GROUP

1 STATIONARY PLACE
REXVURG,ID83441 		FULFILLMENT AND CONSULTING 2,258,265
INNERWORKINGS

1440 BROADWAY 22ND FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10018 		PRINT PROCUREMENT SERVICES 812,312
PARADYSZ INC

5 HANOVER SQUARE 6TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004 		DIRECT MAIL CONSULTANTS 630,068
TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE

3000 UNIVERSITY CENTER DRIVE
TAMPA,FL33612 		DIRECT MAIL CONSULTANTS 597,558
MERRIMACK VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION

160 MAIN STREET
HAVERMILL,MA01830 		REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 478,955
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet28
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 156,618
b Membership dues..1b 5,396,511
c Fundraising events..1c 107,212
d Related organizations1d 2,355,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e 2,256,210
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 54,021,522
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 611,760
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 64,293,073
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a SUBSCRIPTION REVENUE 900099 5,390,202 5,390,202    
b REGISTRATION FEES 900099 80,985 80,985    
c LITIGATION FEES 900099 59,778 59,778    
d AFFILIATE FEES 900099 1,927 1,927    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 5,532,892
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 144,475     144,475
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 845,462     845,462
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   42,789
b Less: rental expenses   18,514
c Rental income or (loss)   24,275
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 24,275     24,275
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 33,235 266,520
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 38,983 0
c Gain or (loss) -5,748 266,520
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 260,772     260,772
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 107,212of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 13,208
b Less: direct expenses ...b 82,601
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -69,393   -69,393
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 8,955,238
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 2,614,389
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 6,340,849 6,340,849    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a ADVERTISING 511120 415,364   415,364  
b HONORARIA 900099 44,532     44,532
c OTHER REVENUE 900099 4,406     4,406
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 464,302
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 77,836,707 11,873,741 415,364 1,254,529
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 5,753,037 5,753,037
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 184,590 184,590
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 235,999 235,999
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,020,455 1,154,942 759,378 106,135
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 20,394,214 17,955,859 1,329,620 1,108,735
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,559,275 2,210,406 212,149 136,720
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,225,465 1,966,924 141,363 117,178
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,789,843 1,532,463 160,728 96,652
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 33,184 28,870 1,167 3,147
c Accounting ........... 135,424 118,184 4,686 12,554
d Lobbying ........... 309,492 309,492    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 289,798 289,798
f Investment management fees ...... 99,518 83,824 4,070 11,624
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 12,357,830 10,995,743 604,099 757,988
12 Advertising and promotion .... 587,389 494,758 24,024 68,607
13 Office expenses ....... 12,736,819 9,776,576 700,501 2,259,742
14 Information technology ...... 1,788,020 1,506,049 73,130 208,841
15 Royalties .. 537,716 411,944 26,832 98,940
16 Occupancy ........... 281,365 236,516 36,548 8,301
17 Travel ............ 1,465,443 1,359,930 40,904 64,609
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 816,643 693,957 31,819 90,867
20 Interest ........... 288,589 243,079 11,803 33,707
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,035,893 870,771 134,563 30,559
23 Insurance ... 275,663 232,191 11,275 32,197
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a MAJOR PROGRAM MATERIALS 6,674,511 5,223,816 59,159 1,391,536
b LIST RENTAL SERVICES 930,687 713,000 46,441 171,246
c OTHER EXPENSES 529,616 423,443 29,700 76,473
d TEXT/EDITORIAL 235,501 190,665 10,281 34,555
e All other expenses 68,200 56,810 2,866 8,524
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 76,640,179 64,963,838 4,457,106 7,219,235
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 14,500,840 7,399,507 1,369,112 5,732,221
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 87,951 2 981,370
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 18,657,819 3 15,933,581
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,265,981 4 1,233,046
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
2,000 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 160,000 7 145,272
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 744,723 8 745,290
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,927,662 9 2,846,315
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 29,047,896
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 13,123,321 16,543,967 10c 15,924,575
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 3,364,977 11 5,983,331
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 9,622,150 12 10,518,076
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 9,176,700 15 9,201,683
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 61,553,930 16 63,512,539
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 15,670,671 17 15,801,268
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 8,277,245 19 8,772,890
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 15,280,368 23 13,205,953
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 25,049,618 25 24,510,898
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 64,277,902 26 62,291,009
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets -40,204,878 27 -35,983,770
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 28,756,974 28 28,438,963
29 Permanently restricted net assets 8,723,932 29 8,766,337
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... -2,723,972 33 1,221,530
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 61,553,930 34 63,512,539
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
77,836,707
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
76,640,179
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,196,528
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
-2,723,972
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
1,834,457
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
914,517
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,221,530
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0204616
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 65,396,583 67,674,931 64,981,174 60,620,621 64,293,073 322,966,382
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 65,396,583 67,674,931 64,981,174 60,620,621 64,293,073 322,966,382
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 30,557,436
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 292,408,946
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 65,396,583 67,674,931 64,981,174 60,620,621 64,293,073 322,966,382
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,879,033 1,647,160 1,508,566 1,015,883 1,032,726 8,083,368
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. -308,696 -522,791 -43,626 113,249 0 -761,864
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 886,668 193,942 455,582 245,342 48,938 1,830,472
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 332,118,358
12
12
78,791,249
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
88.040 %
15
15
87.130 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 886,668. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 193,942. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 455,582. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 245,342. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 4,406. HONORARIA - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 44,532.
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0204616
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
  		Employer identification number
53-0204616
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
  		Employer identification number

53-0204616
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
  		Employer identification number

53-0204616
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0204616
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ......................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
Yes
 
4,200
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
Yes
 
243,293
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
47,249
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
Yes
 
14,750
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
309,492
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1: THE LOBBYING WORK OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION ADVANCES THE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSING ON THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE AS WELL AS CONNECTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO NATURE. THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION DEVOTED $309,492 OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE EXPENDITURES ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION IN FISCAL YEAR 2016. NWF ADVOCATED INCREASING FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS AND INVESTMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS AT VARIOUS FEDERAL AGENCIES INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENTS OF INTERIOR, AGRICULTURE, EPA, DOE, EDUCATION AND THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. THESE INCLUDED LOBBYING FOR STATE AND TRIBAL WILDLIFE GRANTS, RESTORATION PROGRAMS FOR LARGE SCALE AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS SUCH AS THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND THE GREAT LAKES, LAND CONSERVATION AND THE EPA'S ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY GRANTS. NWF LOBBIED IN SUPPORT OF REFORMING THE RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD IN WAYS THAT WOULD BETTER PROTECT WILDLIFE HABITAT IN THE FACE OF WHAT HAS BEEN A HUGE CORN ETHANOL EXPANSION. THIS INCLUDED PROMOTING ADVANCED BIOLFUELS AND SEEKING A NEW HABITAT MITIGATION FUND. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PRIORITIZED SEEKING NEW, DEDICATED FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES TO ENGAGE IN PROACTIVE CONSERVATION WORK THAT HELPS PREVENT SPECIES FROM BEING LISTED AS THREATENED OR ENDANGERED. NWF SPECIFICALLY ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF THE RESTORING AMERICA'S WILDLIFE ACT. DEFENDING EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS WAS A MAJOR FOCUS ON NWF'S CAPITOL HILL AND GRASSROOTS LOBBYING, ESPECIALLY THE EPA'S CLEAN POWER PLAN AND CLEAN WATER RULE WHICH SEEK TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF WETLANDS AND STREAMS PROTECTED BY THE CLEAN WATER ACT. NWF WORKED TO BUILD CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING LANDSCAPES ACROSS THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEST. A KEY AREA OF FOCUS WAS DEFENDING THE ANTIQUITIES ACT WHICH THE ADMINISTRATION - AND MOST PREVIOUS PRESIDENTS SINCE THEODORE ROOSEVELT - HAVE USED TO PROTECT ICONIC LANDSCAPES. NWF ALSO ADVOCATED FOR PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD PERMANENTLY REAUTHORIZE THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND, FOR MEASURES TO SHIELD THE FOREST SERVICE OPERATIONS BUDGET FROM WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION AND MANAGEMENT REFORMS THAT WOULD IMPROVE AGENCY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO ENCOURAGE AND EXPEDITE MORE WILDLIFE RESTORATION PROJECTS. NWF LOBBIED FOR PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF HUNTERS, ANGLERS AND OTHER OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS INCLUDING MEASURES THAT WOULD REAUTHORIZE THE FEDERAL LAND TRANSACTION AND FACILITATION ACT, THE NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT, THE NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION AND PROVISIONS THAT WOULD ENSURE A GREATER PORTION OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND DOLLARS ARE INVESTED IN HUNTING ACCESS. IN ORDER TO HELP ENSURE THAT ALL AMERICANS CONTINUE TO BENEFIT FROM ACCESS TO NATIONAL PARKS, WILDLIFE REFUGES AND OTHER CONSERVATION AREAS, NWF OPPOSED CONGRESSIONAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO TRANSFER PUBLIC LANDS TO STATE AND PRIVATE CONTROL. TO HELP RECOVER KEY AT RISK SPECIES, NWF ACTIVELY SUPPORTED STATE AND FEDERAL SAGE GROUSE CONSERVATION PLANS AND OPPOSED SEVERAL CONGRESSIONAL EFFORTS TO BLOCK THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FROM LISTINGS UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT. AND THE ORGANIZATION SOUGHT REFORMS TO THE FEDERAL COAL LEASING PROGRAM, INCLUDING INCREASED ROYALTY RATES THAT WOULD LEAD TO BETTER PROTECTIONS FOR WILDLIFE. A MAJOR FOCUS ON NWF'S WORK WAS ADVOCATING FOR PASSAGE OF THE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT WHICH INCLUDED VITAL FUNDING TO ADDRESS LEAD CONTAMINATION IN FLINT AND SEVERAL AUTHORIZATIONS TO IMPROVE HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY OF THE DELAWARE RIVER BASIN, EVERGLADES, LONG ISLAND SOUND AND THE GREAT LAKES. NWF SOUGHT TO PROMOTE "NATURE BASED" FLOOD PROTECTION MEASURES IN THE BILL AND OPPOSE OTHER PROVISIONS THAT WOULD UNDERMINE PROTECTIONS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE. NWF CONTINUED TO ADVOCATE WITH THE FEDERAL RESTORE COUNCIL AND FIVE GULF STATES THAT MONEY FROM THE BP DEEPWATER HORIZON SETTLEMENT BE ALLOCATED TO KEY RESTORATION PRIORITIES ACROSS THE GULF INCLUDING TO COASTAL LOUISIANA'S WETLANDS. IN SEEKING TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY ISSUES ELSEWHERE, NWF SOUGHT TO IMPROVE FLOWS IN THE APALACHICOLA RIVER AND IN TEXAS WATERWAYS, TO ADVANCE AND DEFEND EPA'S EFFORTS TO REDUCE POLLUTION IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND TO STOP A DESTRUCTIVE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PROJECT (NEW MADRID) THAT WOULD CUT OFF THE LAST PLACE IN MISSOURI WHERE THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IS STILL CONNECTED TO ITS NATURAL FLOODPLAIN. TO PROMOTE THE RESTORATION OF WILDLIFE NWF WORKED AT THE STATE LEVEL IN MONTANA TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR THE RESTORATION OF BISON TO KEY LANDSCAPES AND IN CALIFORNIA TO FUND A CORRIDOR FOR COUGARS. IN SEVERAL STATES NWF JOINED WITH OUR AFFILIATES TO LOBBY AGAINST CAPTIVE DEER FARMING AND "CANNED HUNTS" THAT CAN EXACERBATE WILDLIFE DISEASE AND UNDERMINE THE VALUES OF MOST SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0204616
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 10,411,012 8,795,917 11,135,388 10,504,632 10,434,884
b Contributions ... 2,286,178 1,614,059 -2,340,205 630,299 69,062
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 46,304 1,036 106,711 79,528 49,158
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		46,304   105,977 79,071 48,472
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 12,697,190 10,411,012 8,795,917 11,135,388 10,504,632
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet59.240 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet39.550 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet1.210 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   4,636,639 4,636,639
b Buildings   12,780,638 3,972,648 8,807,990
c Leasehold improvements   313,137 126,190 186,947
d Equipment ...   10,491,250 8,685,075 1,806,175
e Other ...   826,232 339,408 486,824
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 15,924,575
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) INSTITUTIONAL COMINGLED FUNDS 		10,518,076 F
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 10,518,076
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS 147,081
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER ANNUITIES 4,979,150
(3) INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST 3,744,697
(4) POSTAGE ADVANCES 211,193
(5) DEPOSITS 81,632
(6) UNAMORTIZED BOND DISCOUNT 37,930
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 9,201,683
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
ACCRUED PENSION EXPENSE 16,655,847
POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS RESERVE 4,309,000
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LIABILITY 2,398
ANNUITY AND OTHER RESERVES 3,543,653
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 24,510,898
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 81,902,306
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 2,824,881
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 122,562
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 7,378,699
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 10,326,142
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 71,576,164
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 6,260,543
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 6,260,543
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 77,836,707
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 76,687,002
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 122,562
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 5,509,523
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 5,632,085
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 71,054,917
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 5,585,262
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 5,585,262
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 76,640,179

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: ENDOWED FUNDS ABOVE SUPPORT NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION'S CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ARE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH EACH DONOR'S STIPULATIONS AND WISHES CONCERNING VARIOUS CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. THE BEGINNING BALANCE OF $10,411,012 ALSO CONTAINS $5,235,145 OF INTERNALLY DESIGNATED FUNDS.
PART X, LINE 2: THE FEDERATION'S MANAGEMENT BELIEVES IT HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IT WILL NOT RECOGNIZE ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2016 AND 2015, THE FEDERATION DID NOT RECOGNIZE ANY INTEREST OR PENALTIES.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: NWFE REVENUE 4,732,534. RENTAL EXPENSES ON PAGE 9 18,514. SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES ON PAGE 9 82,601. COST OF GOODS SOLD EXPENSES ON PAGE 9 2,614,389. LOSS OF REVENUE ON GRANTS -69,340. ROUNDING 1.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INTER-ENTITY TRANSFERS 5,585,262. CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 675,281.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: NWFE EXPENSES 2,677,020. RENTAL EXPENSES ON PAGE 9 18,514. SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES ON PAGE 9 82,601. COST OF GOODS SOLD EXPENSES ON PAGE 9 2,614,389. PENSION AND POST RETIREMENT MARKET ADJUSTMENT 117,000. ROUNDING -1.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INTER-ENTITY TRANSFERS 5,585,262.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0204616
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR, 0 0 GRANTMAKING   235,999
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 2 PROGRAM SERVICES IT SUPPORT/PROGRAMS 201,665
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 2 437,664
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 2 437,664
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR, DEFORESTATION 235,999 WIRE     CASH
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
1
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: PERIODIC REPORTS ARE REQUIRED FROM THE GRANTEE. THEY ARE REVIEWED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT DELIVERABLES.
PART I, LINE 3: THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING WAS USED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE EXPENDITURES.
PART III, LINE 1 THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING WAS USED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE GRANTS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0204616
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
DONOR SERVICES GROUP INC
6715 SUNSET BOULEVARD
 
HOLLYWOOD, CA90028 		TELEMARKETING   No 80,837 258,516 -177,679
 
AVALON CONSULTING GROUP INC
527 MAPLE AVENUE EAST SUITE 200
 
VIENNA, VA22180 		FUNDRAISING CONSULTANTS   No 0 31,282 -31,282
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 80,837 289,798 -208,961
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

CONNIE LUNCHEON
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
120,420
 
 
120,420

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
107,212
 
 
107,212
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
13,208
 
 
13,208



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . . 19,567     19,567
8 Entertainment . . . . 3,750     3,750
9 Other direct expenses . . . 59,284     59,284
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 82,601
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -69,393
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
59,284
 
 
59,284


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number
53-0204616
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION ENDOWMENT
11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DRIVE
RESTON,VA20910 		52-0806695 501(C)(3) 3,230,262       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(2) NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
9 HARDSCRABBLE ROAD
BERNARDSVILLE,NJ07924 		22-1539642 501(C)(3) 227,761       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(3) NWF ACTION FUND
11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DRIVE
RESTON,VA221905362 		74-2556532 501(C)(4) 200,258       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(4) UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN STEVENS POINT FOUNDATION
1703 FOURTH AVENUE
FRIENDSHIP,WI53934 		39-6098038 501(C)(3) 147,388       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(5) VIRGINIA CONSERVATION NETWORK
409 E MAIN STREET 201
RICHMOND,VA23219 		51-0198762 501(C)(3) 135,615       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(6) GREAT LAKES AQUATIC HABITAT NETWORK AND FUND INC
PO BOX 2479
PETOSKEY,MI49770 		20-5693503 501(C)(3) 134,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(7) ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED
257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
NEW YORK,NY10010 		11-6107128 501(C)(3) 121,008       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(8) SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ASSOCIATION
201 W MAIN STREET SUITE 14
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902 		52-1436778 501(C)(3) 100,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(9) CITIZENS FOR PENNSYLVANIA'S FUTURE
610 THIRD STREET
HARRISBURG,PA171011113 		31-1607866 501(C)(3) 92,990       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(10) NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL INC
3 WADE STREET
AUGUSTA,ME04330 		01-0270690 501(C)(3) 71,271       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(11) NEW MEXICO WILDLIFE FEDERATION
6100 SEAGULL ST NE SUITE B-105
ALBEQUERQUE,NM87109 		85-0160947 501(C)(3) 59,471       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(12) DUCKS UNLIMITED INC
1 WATERFOWL WAY
MEMPHIS,TN38120 		13-5643799 501(C)(3) 57,500       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(13) WEST VIRGINIA RIVERS COALITION INC
3501 MACCORKLE AVENUE SE 129
CHARLESTON,WV25304 		52-1736621 501(C)(3) 53,642       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(14) PRACTICAL FARMERS OF IOWA
600 5TH STREET SUITE 100
AMES,IA50010 		42-1255174 501(C)(3) 50,300       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(15) MONTANA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
PO BOX 1175
HELENA,MT59624 		81-0303948 501(C)(3) 47,173       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(16) WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION
213 N MAIN STREET
POYNETTE,WI539558887 		39-1095827 501(C)(3) 45,053       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(17) ALABAMA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC
305 LANARK ROAD
MILLBROOK,AL50054 		63-0496911 501(C)(3) 42,240       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(18) THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS 1800
KENNY ROAD
COLUMBUS,OH43210 		31-6025986 501(C)(1) 40,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(19) ARIZONA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC
PO BOX 51510
MESA,AZ85208 		86-0076994 501(C)(3) 39,172       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(20) COLORADO WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC
1410 GRANT STREET C-313
DENVER,CO80203 		84-0576376 501(C)(3) 33,370       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(21) LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC
1920 L STREET NW SUITE 800
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-1733698 501(C)(4) 32,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(22) GATHERING WATERS INC
211 S PATERSON STREET SUITE 270
MADISON,WI53703 		39-1805090 501(C)(3) 30,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(23) AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
1111 W 6TH STREET SUITE A370
AUSTIN,TX78703 		74-6000064 N/A 25,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(24) CITIZENS CAMPAIGN FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT INC
255 MAIN STREET SUITE 2
FARMINGDALE,NY11735 		11-2983418 501(C)(3) 24,500       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(25) OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
1145 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE SUITE I
COLUMBUS,OH43212 		31-0805578 501(C)(3) 24,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(26) EARTH CONSERVATION CORPS
1520 FIRST STREET SE
WASHINGTON,DC20003 		52-1683270 501(C)(3) 20,144       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(27) MINNESOTA CONSERVATION FEDERATION
542 SNELLING AVENUE S SUITE 104
ST PAUL,MN55116 		41-0808383 501(C)(3) 19,803       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(28) DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY
PO BOX 700
HOCKESSIN,DE19707 		51-6018321 501(C)(3) 18,755       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(29) WYOMING WILDLIFE FEDERATION
PO BOX 1312
LANDER,WY82520 		23-7002578 501(C)(3) 18,333       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(30) SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
215 PICKENS STREET
COLUMBIA,SC29205 		57-0602549 501(C)(3) 18,263       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(31) NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC
225 VARICK STREET 7TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10014 		13-1624102 501(C)(3) 17,250       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(32) PRAIRIE RIVERS NETWORKS
1902 FOX DRIVE SUITE G
CHAMPAIGN,IL618207378 		37-6085905 501(C)(3) 17,053       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(33) ASSOCIATION OF STATE FLOODPLAIN MANAGERS INC
575 DONOFRIO DRIVE SUITE 200
MADISON,WI53719 		39-1414382 501(C)(3) 15,083       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(34) MICHIGAN LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
3029 MILLER ROAD
ANN ARBOR,MI48103 		37-1430158 501(C)(3) 15,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(35) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL CLUB OF WASHINGTON DC
1550 7TH STREET NW 323
WASHINGTON,DC200013264 		52-1193936 501(C)(3) 15,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(36) SENECA SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
3140 S SR 100 SUITE D
TIFFIN,OH44883 		30-0114825 N/A 14,700       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(37) MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP
546 RICE STREET SUITE 100
ST PAUL,MN55103 		41-1986433 501(C)(3) 13,750       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(38) NEVADA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
PO BOX 71238
RENO,NV895701238 		23-7088184 501(C)(3) 13,265       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(39) CLEAN WATER FUND
1444 I STREET NW SUITE 400
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1043444 501(C)(3) 13,250       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(40) MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FEDERATION
517 COBBLESTONE STREET SUITE 3
MADISON,MS39110 		64-0509531 501(C)(3) 12,653       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(41) NJ SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
413 W STATE STREET
TRENTON,NJ08618 		21-6004401 N/A 12,500       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(42) IDAHO WILDLIFE FEDERATION
1902 N 15TH STREET
BOISE,ID83702 		23-7039340 501(C)(3) 11,396       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(43) HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON,TX77092 		74-6001255 N/A 10,500       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(44) NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
1346 SAINT JULIEN STREET
CHARLOTTE,NC282055120 		56-1564376 501(C)(3) 9,700       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(45) ENVIRONMENTAL LEAGUE OF MASSACHUSETTS INC
14 BEACON STREET SUITE 714
BOSTON,MA02118 		04-2760271 501(C)(3) 9,428       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(46) STODDARD COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
18450 RIDGEVIEW LANE
DEXTER,MO63841 		43-0907051 N/A 9,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(47) YAHARA PRIDE FARMS INC
229 DOUGLAS DRIVE
BROOKLYN,WI53521 		61-1770827 501(C)(3) 8,700       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(48) JASPER COUNTY SWCD
211 E DREXEL PARKWAY
RENSSELEAR,IN47978 		43-2084817 N/A 8,600       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(49) BLUE WATER BALTIMORE
3545 BELAIR ROAD
BALTIMORE,MD21213 		52-1420138 501(C)(3) 8,500       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(50) WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY
1436 HIGHWAY 141
COON RAPIDS,IA50058 		27-0110952 501(C)(3) 8,150       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(51) IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
945 SW ANKENY ROAD SUITE A
ANKENY,IA50023 		42-6077181 501(C)(3) 8,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(52) SAVE THE DUNES CONSERVATION FUND INC
444 BARKER ROAD
MICHIGAN CITY,IN46360 		35-1915468 501(C)(3) 8,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(53) FLORIDA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC
PO BOX 6870
TALLAHASSEE,FL32314 		59-1398265 501(C)(3) 7,593       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(54) FRIENDS OF THE UPPER DELWARE RIVER
1645 BUMP ROAD
EAST BRANCH,NY13756 		20-0337027 501(C)(3) 7,500       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(55) AUDUBON SOCIETY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
84 SILK FARM ROAD
CONCORD,NH03301 		02-6005322 501(C)(3) 7,464       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(56) TENNESSEE WILDLIFE FEDERATION
300 ORLANDO AVENUE
NASHVILLE,TN37209 		62-6047188 501(C)(3) 7,334       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(57) ARKANSAS WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC
PO BOX 56380
LITTLE ROCK,AR72215 		71-6059226 501(C)(3) 7,283       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(58) KANSAS WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC
1058 N CRESTWAY STREET
WICHITA,KS672082807 		48-0772452 501(C)(3) 7,065       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(59) COUNTY OF POLK
100 POLK PLAZA SUITE 220
BALSAM LAKE,WI54810 		39-6005730 N/A 7,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(60) NORTH DAKOTA PRIVATE GRAZING LANDS COALITION
PO BOX 325
MANDAN,ND58554 		45-0455411 501(C)(3) 7,000       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(61) ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST STEELHEADERS INC
6641 SE LAKE ROAD
MILWAUKIE,OR97222 		91-1031100 501(C)(3) 6,903       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(62) MICHIGAN UNITED CONSERVATION CLUBS
2101 WOOD STREET
LANSING,MI489123728 		38-0831862 501(C)(3) 6,089       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(63) NEBRASKA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
PO BOX 81437
LINCOLN,NE68501 		23-7401528 501(C)(3) 6,021       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(64) CONSERVATION COUNCIL FOR HAWAII
PO BOX 2923
HONOLULU,HI96802 		99-0199211 501(C)(3) 5,828       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(65) CONNECTICUT FOREST AND PARK ASSOCIATION INC
16 MERIDEN ROAD
ROCKFALL,CT06481 		06-0613430 501(C)(3) 5,558       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(66) KENTUCKY WATERWAYS ALLIANCE INC
120 WEBSTER STEET SUITE 217
LOUISVILLE,KY40206 		61-1239766 501(C)(3) 5,540       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(67) INDIANA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC
708 E MICHIGAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46202 		35-1058426 501(C)(3) 5,300       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(68) SOUTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
PO BOX 7075
PIERRE,SD57501 		23-7314554 501(C)(3) 5,089       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
(69) CONSERVATION FEDERATION OF MISSOURI
728 W MAIN STREET
JEFFERSON CITY,MO65101 		44-0606356 501(C)(3) 5,058       CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
66
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
3
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) COVER CROP CHAMPION 1 10,000      
(2) GRAZING ALLOTMENT 3 174,590      
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION (NWF) PROVIDES ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN THE FORM OF GRANTS AND AWARDS. THIS SUPPORT IS GIVEN TO BOTH ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHOSE WORK WILL FURTHER BENEFIT THE MISSION OF NWF'S CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. FOR GRANTS THAT ARE SUB-AWARDS AND WHERE THE ORIGINAL FUNDS WERE GRANTED TO NWF, WE REQUIRE THE AWARDEE TO REPORT TO NWF ON HOW THE FUNDS ARE USED. IN CASES WHERE IT IS NWF FUNDS THAT ARE GIVEN OUT AS A GRANT, IT SPECIFIES IN ITS AWARD LETTER TO GRANTEES THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS AND IN SOME CASES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXAMINE THE RECORDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AWARD.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0204616
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1COLLIN O' MARAPRESIDENT - NWF (i)

(ii)		 307,323
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		36,371
-------------
0 		11,846
-------------
0 		8,296
-------------
0 		363,836
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2KAREN L WAGNERTREASURER - NWF (i)

(ii)		 122,039
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		24,908
-------------
0 		10,570
-------------
0 		12,490
-------------
0 		170,007
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3BENJAMIN P KOTASECRETARY - NWF (i)

(ii)		 137,063
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		694
-------------
0 		3,432
-------------
0 		18,199
-------------
0 		159,388
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4MALEA STENZEL-GILLIGANASST SECRETARY - NWF (i)

(ii)		 108,999
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		18,154
-------------
0 		9,581
-------------
0 		18,188
-------------
0 		154,922
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5MAUREEN P SMITHVP OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS (i)

(ii)		 196,200
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		671
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,874
-------------
0 		199,745
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6ANDREW P BUCHSBAUMVP CONSERVATION ACTION (i)

(ii)		 160,295
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		24,986
-------------
0 		10,017
-------------
0 		2,510
-------------
0 		197,808
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7KEVIN J COYLEVP EDUCATION & TRAINING (i)

(ii)		 151,043
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		24,538
-------------
0 		12,465
-------------
0 		13,555
-------------
0 		201,601
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8JAMES S LYONVP OF CONSERVATION POLICY (i)

(ii)		 161,113
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,112
-------------
0 		12,465
-------------
0 		13,555
-------------
0 		201,245
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9ADAM M KOLTONVP NATIONAL ADVOCACY (i)

(ii)		 143,239
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,385
-------------
0 		8,052
-------------
0 		18,835
-------------
0 		180,511
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10AMANDA H MCKNIGHTCHIEF OF STAFF (i)

(ii)		 127,229
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		18,181
-------------
0 		10,218
-------------
0 		5,858
-------------
0 		161,486
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11SUSAN R KADERKAREGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 117,376
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		25,275
-------------
0 		9,590
-------------
0 		7,988
-------------
0 		160,229
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12CURTIS FISHERREGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 123,151
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,901
-------------
0 		9,566
-------------
0 		18,984
-------------
0 		161,602
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13LARRY J SCHWEIGERFORMER PRESIDENT - NWF (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		108,975
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		108,975
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4A LARRY J. SCHWEIGER, FORMER PRESIDENT - NWF, RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS FROM NWF TOTALLING $108,975.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0204616
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 30 611,760 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): THIS COLUMN REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS OF SECURITIES.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0204616
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION IS A FEDERATION OF 50 STATE AND TERRITORIAL AFFILIATES AND THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO UNITE AMERICANS TO ENSURE THAT WILDLIFE THRIVES IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. THE FEDERATION IS A BROAD-BASED ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE WHO CARE DEEPLY ABOUT FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, PUBLIC LANDS, CLEAN WATER, HABITAT PROTECTION, PUBLIC ACCESS TO NATURE AND OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. WE ARE 10 MILLION STRONG. WITH OUR 50 STATE AFFILIATES, WE REPRESENT SIX MILLION MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS AND CONSERVATION ACTIVISTS AND WE SUPPORT SOUND CONSERVATION EDUCATION FOR 4 MILLION YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION. OUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS SPAN THE AMERICAN POLITICAL SPECTRUM AND THE FULLEST RANGE OF CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR INTERESTS. AS A TRUE FEDERATION, WE HAVE AFFILIATED STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS IN VIRTUALLY EVERY STATE. THE FEDERATION HAS A NEARLY UNIQUE MIX OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF RURAL-BASED HUNTERS AND ANGLERS IN ITS RANKS ALONG WITH MANY THOUSANDS OF MORE URBAN WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONISTS AND NATURE ENTHUSIASTS. WE HAVE SUPPORTERS IN EVERY STATE AND NEARLY EVERY COUNTY. WE PURSUE MAJOR POLICY REFORMS, FUNDING AND RESOURCES FOR CONSERVATION BUT ALSO BELIEVE STRONGLY IN YOUTH EDUCATION AND IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS TO DIRECTLY CREATE NEEDED HABITAT WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK, WORSHIP AND LEARN. OUR PUBLIC STANCES TO PROTECT WILDLIFE ARE FIRM AND ALWAYS BASED ON SOUND SCIENCE. WE ARE A NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION WITH AN 80 YEAR HISTORY OF WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND LEGISLATORS FROM ANY POLITICAL PARTY. WE ALSO DO OUR BEST WORK IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC AGENCIES AND PRIVATE INTERESTS AND FOCUS ON LARGE SCALE SOLUTIONS AND CONSTITUENCY EMPOWERMENT THAT WILL HELP HABITAT AND FISH AND WILDLIFE IN AMERICAN TO THRIVE IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING FUTURE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE NWF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS ADOPTED AT THE JUNE 2016 ANNUAL MEETING OF NWF: 1) AMENDING THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHAIR, CHAIR-ELECT AND VICE CHAIR BOARD POSITIONS IN THE BYLAWS; 2) DELINEATING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN THE BYLAWS; 3) INCORPORATING A BROAD STATEMENT REGARDING THE BELIEFS OF THE FEDERATION INTO THE BYLAWS; 4) AMENDING THE FEDERATION'S MISSION STATEMENT; AND 5) A SERIES OF TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS AIMED AT REORDERING THE SEQUENCE OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 NWF'S STATE AND TERRITORIAL AUTONOMOUS AND UNRELATED ENTITIES ARE MEMBERS OF THE FEDERATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A AFFILIATE REPRESENTATIVES ELECT THE MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 NWF'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT COMPILES DATA AND SCHEDULES FOR THE IRS FORM 990 FROM AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. RAFFA, PC PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE RETURN. NWF BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH A DRAFT COPY OF THE 990 RETURN. A NWF AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING IS HELD WHERE THE FULL BOARD IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSING THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING. THE NWF FINANCE STAFF, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND THE RAFFA TAX PARTNER ADDRESS AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THAT THE BOARD MAY HAVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES THAT MAY CAUSE A CONFLICT. GENERAL COUNSEL AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMUNICATE POLICY TO BOARD AND EMPLOYEES. FORMS ARE REVIEWED AND DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO OF NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION IS SET BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH CONSISTS OF SEVEN INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RELIES ON THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION STUDY PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE CONSULTING FIRM SPECIFICALLY FOR THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 NWF MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND 990'S AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. NWF MAKES ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS OWN WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER FEES FOR SERVICE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,995,743. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 604,099. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 757,988. TOTAL EXPENSES 12,357,830.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS -567,159. GAIN ON PENSION INVESTMENT 2,051,014. EXCESS SURPLUS TRANSFER -500,000. LOSS OF REVENUE ON GRANTS -69,340. ROUNDING 2.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0204616
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION ENDOWMENT
11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DRIVE

RESTON,VA201905362
52-0806695 		SUPPORT NWF DC 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I N/A
Yes
 












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
Yes
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION ENDOWMENT

 C 2,355,000 CASH
(2) NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION ENDOWMENT

 B 3,230,262 CASH




Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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