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500 Year Forest Foundation

The 500-year forest foundation conserves mature forests and the biologically diverse species they nurture. Trees of the forest will reach their maximum age and fulfill their roles from …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About 500 Year Forest Foundation

500 Year Forest Foundation is a environment organization based in CHARLOTTESVLE, United States. Annual revenue: $38K. EIN: 541870625.

Founded
Headquarters
Charlottesville, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C360
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

The 500-year forest foundation conserves mature forests and the biologically diverse species they nurture. Trees of the forest will reach their maximum age and fulfill their roles from small seedling to canopy giant to soil-making decayed log in a continually regenerating old-growth forest. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we work in partnership with private landowners to help ensure their forests are protected into the future.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C360
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 35%
Peer average: 72%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.35
Program$0.35

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, 500 Year Forest Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

500 Year Forest Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Charlottesville, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 541870625. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $216K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

500 Year Forest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 541870625. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

500 Year Forest Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

500 Year Forest Foundation is located in Charlottesville, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, 500 Year Forest Foundation has $216K in annual revenue. It allocates 35% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

500 Year Forest Foundation is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $216K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for 500 Year Forest Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, 500 Year Forest Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 35% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

500 Year Forest Foundation is a environment organization based in CHARLOTTESVLE, United States. Annual revenue: $38K. EIN: 541870625. 500 Year Forest Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 35% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $216K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to 500 Year Forest Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. 500 Year Forest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541870625, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
35% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MC
Mcchesney G•••••• I••
President

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 40 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about 500 Year Forest Foundation

What is 500 Year Forest Foundation?
500 Year Forest Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Charlottesville, United States. 500 Year Forest Foundation is a environment organization based in CHARLOTTESVLE, United States. Annual revenue: $38K. EIN: 541870625.
When was 500 Year Forest Foundation founded?
500 Year Forest Foundation was founded in 1997.
Who leads 500 Year Forest Foundation?
Mcchesney Goodall III serves as President.
Where is 500 Year Forest Foundation located?
Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, United States.
What is 500 Year Forest Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 35% of expenses go to program services.
Is 500 Year Forest Foundation trustworthy?
500 Year Forest Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is 500 Year Forest Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 541870625.
What is 500 Year Forest Foundation's website?
http://500yearforest.org