Rye, NY

FRIENDS OF READ WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC

EIN 13-3575549

Environment & Animal Welfare Wildlife & Habitat Conservation

Mission

The Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary through advocacy, habitat restoration, wildlife conservation, education, volunteer engagement and support for the County’s stewardship of the property.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About FRIENDS OF READ WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC

Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary (FRWS) is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) organization that supports the 179-acre Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye, NY. The group funds and organizes habitat restoration, maintenance, educational programming, and community outreach to protect local ecosystems and species.

FRWS operates an active events calendar and membership program, delivers year-round public programs (walks, workshops, family events) and partners with Westchester County Parks and local conservation groups on restoration and citizen-science projects. The organization is active online and in the community and maintains ongoing volunteer and fundraising activities to support the Sanctuary’s trails, nature center resources, and habitat work.

The organization is registered as a tax-exempt charitable entity (EIN 13-3575549) and has a public web presence with recent membership materials and event listings demonstrating ongoing operations and donor-facing activity.

Notable achievements

Living-shoreline and shoreline support

Provided support and funding for shoreline restoration efforts adjacent to the Sanctuary, contributing to projects that improve coastal habitat resilience and water quality along Long Island Sound.

Habitat restoration and native plantings

Funded and coordinated planting and landscape work within the Sanctuary (including tree plantings and native species restoration) to improve habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

Sustained public education and events

Ran year-round public programming (guided walks, workshops, family events and seasonal calendar offerings) and maintained an active membership program and volunteer opportunities to engage the local community in conservation and stewardship.

At a glance

Total assets: $319K
Annual revenue: $121K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 13-3575549
Location: Rye, NY
Website: friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed partner and active supporter of Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary in Westchester County Parks materials and visitor information.

Operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with EIN 13-3575549 (IRS ruling year recorded as 1995), recognized in nonprofit databases and donor platforms.

Maintains an active public web presence with recent event listings, membership materials and outreach channels (website and social media), indicating ongoing community engagement and program delivery.

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