This Earth Day, protect the animals you love: Your gift now has 5X the impact!

This Earth Day, it’s time to recognize that the animals we love are suffering – and it’s time to act to keep them safe!

Our Board of Directors and President’s Circle have authorized a special Earth Day 5X Match: From now until April 22, all gifts will be MATCHED 5X up to a total of $150,000!

Help save the lives of wolves, bison, manatees, grizzlies and more with your urgent gift! Now through Earth Day, your life-saving donation goes 5X as far to protect and restore our wild world!

Gray Wolf Pup in Meadow of Wildflowers © dssimages/iStockphoto

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If you would like to contribute by phone, please call our toll-free member number 1-800-385-9712. Our staff are available 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST, Monday-Friday.

Defenders of Wildlife is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number: 53-0183181) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Defenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities

How Funds Are Used

97% of our funds go towards program and support services, with only 3% going towards fundraising in our 2020 audited financial statements.

Credit Card Verification Code

The Verification Code is imprinted on credit cards to help merchants verify transactions when the actual card is not present, such as Internet purchases or donations. The merchant uses this number as part of the authorization process with the card issuer.

Visa, Master Card, and Discover: The verification code for Visa, Master Card, and Discover is a 3-digit number printed on the back of your card. It appears after the account number or last 4-digits of your account number, in the signature panel.

American Express: The American Express verification code is a 4-digit number printed on the front of your card. It appears above and to the right of the embossed account number.