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Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation

Wildlife conservation and management

Environment Halifax, VA EIN 541808745 · IRS Sign up to see website
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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Halifax, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C340
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Wildlife conservation and management

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C340
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.65%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ward 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JO
John E Burton III
President

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brandon M•••••
SECRETARY
CA
Casey J•••••
Director
CO
Connie H••••
Director
DR
Dr W•••••• M••••••
Director
DU
Duane K•••
TREASURER
JE
Jeff B•••••
Director
JO
John E B•••••
President
JO
John E B••••• I••
PRESIDENT
JO
John E B••••• I•
Director
RO
Ronald R•••••
Director
RO
Ronald R R•••••
Director
SA
Sarah G•••••
Director
SS
SSarah G•••••
Director
ST
Stanley R••••
Director
TA
Tabitha B•••••
Director
TA
Tabitha T B•••••
Director
TO
Tom I•••
Executive Dir.
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$14.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$19.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$8.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation This page 76 $19.1 million -
Bass River Day Activity Program Inc 89 $13.5 million -
3rivers Incorporated 89 $14.0 million -
Utah Open Lands Conservation Association Inc 89 $11.4 million -
Truckee Donner Land Trust 89 $10.5 million -
Earthshare 89 $37.3 million -
Chesapeake Bay Trust 89 $36.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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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/