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Izaak Walton League of America (National Office)

CharityWatch report issued
October 2024

Top-Rated Charity
A
CharityWatch Grade
Our independent grade based
on a number of factors.
 
84%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$11
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.

Contact Information

Izaak Walton League of America (National Office)
707 Conservation Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Other Names

IWLA

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.iwla.org

Stated Mission

To conserve, restore and promote the sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural resources, including soil, air, woods, water and wildlife.

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 12/31/2023

Program Percentage: 84%

The percentage of Izaak Walton League of America (National Office)'s cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$3,100,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $11

How many dollars Izaak Walton League of America (National Office) spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$3,200,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Izaak Walton League of America Audited Financial Statements 38-1930035
Izaak Walton League of America IRS Form 990 38-1930035
Entity: Izaak Walton League of America
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 38-1930035
Entity: Izaak Walton League of America
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 38-1930035

Governance & Transparency

CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
Izaak Walton League of America (National Office)
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Izaak Walton League of America (National Office)
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Opt-Out Policy  

  Name Title Compensation
1 Scott Kovarovics Executive Director $197,114
2 Mary Rubin Director of Member Programs $116,460
1
Name: Scott Kovarovics
Title: Executive Director
Compensation: $197,114
2
Name: Mary Rubin
Title: Director of Member Programs
Compensation: $116,460

CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

CharityWatch's rating of Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) (tax ID #36-1930035) does not include the financial activities of IWLA's more than 200 local chapters.

According to the IWLA audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 1 re: Organization):

"Volunteers are the heart and soul of IWLA's brand of community-based conservation. Much of that volunteer work happens at our more than 200 chapters, where individuals can find opportunities to enjoy outdoor America - and protect it for the enjoyment of others. Some chapters offer hiking trails, fishing ponds, and shooting sports facilities. Others organize stream clean-ups, youth programs, and conservation education. IWLA's local chapters have been incorporated as separate entities and IWLA does not have the ability to appoint any member of Boards of its chapters. Therefore, IWLA's chapters are not required to be consolidated under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). Local chapters collect membership dues on behalf of IWLA and remit national dues to IWLA..."

According to the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 8, Contributed Nonfinancial Assets):

IWLA received contributed legal services during the fiscal year-ended December 31, 2023, on which it placed a total value of $197,492.  

[Note: CharityWatch generally excludes the value of in-kind (non-cash) donations of goods and services from its calculations of Program % and Cost to Raise $100. More information on how grades are calculated and the treatment of in-kind donations can be found on the Our Process page.]


According to the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 12, Subsequent Events):

"In preparing these financial statements, IWLA has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through June 18, 2024, which is the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Except as disclosed in Note 3, [t]here were no subsequent events identified requiring disclosure or recognition in the financial statements."


According to the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 3, Charitable Remainder Unitrust):

"IWLA is the beneficiary of a charitable remainder unitrust (the Trust). Under the terms of the Trust, annual payments from the Trust are made to the grantors during their lifetimes. The term of the Trust endures until the death of the survivor recipient. At the end of the Trust, the remaining assets will be distributed to IWLA...

...During November 2023, the last remaining survivor recipient passed away, resulting in the end of the Trust. During May 2024, the probate process was finalized and on June 10, 2024, IWLA received a final disbursement of remaining trust assets in the amount of $4,166,220."