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The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation promotes the sustainability of our natural resources through conservation, land management, outdoor outreach and environmental education. WBWF was founded in 1996 by NASCAR legend Ward Burton.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWard Burton Wild Life Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Halifax, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 541808745. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $19M in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 89/100.
Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation is located in Halifax, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation has $19M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ward Burton Wild Life 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.
Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation promotes the sustainability of our natural resources through conservation, land management, outdoor outreach and environmental education. WBWF was founded in 1996 by NASCAR legend Ward Burton. Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $19M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541808745, 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.
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WARD BURTON WILD LIFE FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation
- What is Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation?
- Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Halifax, United States. The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation promotes the sustainability of our natural resources through conservation, land management, outdoor outreach and environmental education. WBWF was founded in 1996 by NASCAR legend Ward Burton.
- When was Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation founded?
- Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation was founded in 1996.
- Who leads Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation?
- John E Burton III serves as President.
- Where is Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Halifax, United States.
- What is Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation trustworthy?
- Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 541808745.
- What is Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation's website?
- https://www.twbwf.org/