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Q: Can I get a copy of your financial statement/annual report?
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Our latest annual report and financial information are available on our web site. For a bound copy of the annual report call Membership Services at 1-800-385-9712 or e-mail membership@defenders.org.
Defenders also makes reports to state agencies that monitor non-profit activities. Our audit is conducted annually by the respected firm of Lane and Company.
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Q: What is Defenders official name and/or tax ID number?
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Defenders of Wildlife, a "not-for-profit" organization incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, and having its principal office in Washington, DC. Our tax ID # is 53-0183181.
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Q: What is your tax status and what does it mean?
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Defenders of Wildlife is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization. This means that Defenders meets the IRS requirements for tax exemption, and qualifies to be a recipient of tax-deductible contributions.
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Q: Where does Defenders get most of its money (or contributions)?
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Most of Defenders' income comes from membership dues, additional contributions, and legacy gifts from our caring supporters. The rest is received in the form of foundation grants, memorial gifts, and large individual gifts.
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Q: Would Defenders be interested in purchasing my property? Or in managing my property as a refuge if I gave it to you?
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Sorry, no. The Nature Conservancy accepts certain real estate donations and both the Conservancy and the Wildlife Land Trust have programs that will manage property as refuges. The Conservancy's number is 1-800-628-6860. The Trust's number is 1-800-729-7283. The Nature Conservancy may be interested in purchasing the property if it has endangered species and is essential habitat.
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Q: How do I include Defenders in my will?
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Many supporters wish to leave a legacy for wildlife for future generations. Feel free to contact our Director of Gift Planning on our toll-free legacy line at 1-800-915-6789. The legacy staff will send you the appropriate information.
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Q: Do you accept matching gifts from my employer?
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Yes and it's very easy to do. You can go to www.matchinggifts.com/defenders/ and find out if your employer matches gifts to Defenders.
Stop by your personnel department for the correct form and information. Complete your section and mail the form to us and we'll do the rest. More and more of our supporters are using this easy way to double, even triple, their contributions.
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Q: Do you participate in Earth Share?
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Yes. Earth Share is the workplace giving vehicle for environmental organizations. Our Earth Share identification number is 0904. Learn more on our Workplace Giving page.
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Q: Do you participate in CFC?
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Yes, we do participate in the CFC. Our CFC number is #10624. Learn more on our Workplace Giving page.
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Q: What is CFC?
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The Combined Federal Campaign is the workplace giving campaign for federal employees. Donations are automatically deducted from an employee's paycheck each pay period and sent to Defenders. Find out how you can take part on our Workplace Giving page.
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