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Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated

Cultivating sanctuary in nature, environmental stewardship, and the legacy of Southern horticulture.

Wing Haven Foundation Inc

Animal Welfare Charlotte, NC EIN 561014180 · IRS Reg 56-1014180 · IRS Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated

Historic garden and bird sanctuary in Charlotte, NC. Non-profit. Elizabeth & Eddie Clarkson. Elizabeth Lawrence.

Founded
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1971

Mission

Cultivating sanctuary in nature, environmental stewardship, and the legacy of Southern horticulture.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.88%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.3% of total expenses ($150,822 of $1,457,977).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Charlotte, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its EIN is 561014180. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 106 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated 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 animal welfare charities in United States is 89/100.

Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated is located in Charlotte, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated has $1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated is classified as a Animal Welfare 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 106 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), 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.

Historic garden and bird sanctuary in Charlotte, NC. Non-profit. Elizabeth & Eddie Clarkson. Elizabeth Lawrence. Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1970.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 561014180, 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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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

CA
Cathy Hunter
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy L•••••
Director
AN
Anne B••• O••••••
Director
BA
Barrett R•••••
Executive Dir.
BE
Beth H••••
Auxillary Pres
CA
Carlo B••••••••••
Director
CA
Catherine H•••••
Current Treasurer
CA
Cathy H•••••
Treasurer
CH
Charlie M•••••
President
DA
Dana H••••
Director
DE
Debbie B•••••••
Aux President
DE
Debbie S••••••
Director
DU
DuBose W•••••••••
Director
EL
Ellen W•••
Director
FR
Frances A••••••••
Director
HE
Henry J•••• J•
Director
IA
Ian J•• K•••••
Director
JA
James H••••
Director
JO
John W•••
Director
KE
Kelly L•••
Director
KE
Kelly T•••••
Director
KI
Kimberly W•••••
Secretary
LA
Lawrence G•••••
Director
LY
Lydia S••••••
Past President
MA
Mary S•••••
President
MA
Mary T••••••• S•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated This page 86 $1.1 million -
Colorado Horse Rescue 89 $3.6 million -
Friends of at Pima Animal Care Center 89 $3.9 million -
Brazoria County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … 89 $1.9 million -
Alley Cat Rescue Inc 89 $3.3 million -
Pope Memorial Spca of Concord Merrimack County 89 $1.2 million -
Operation Catnip of Gainesville Inc 89 $1.1 million 5%
Lifesavers Inc 89 $2.4 million 4%
New Hampshire Spca 89 $5.0 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 106 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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated

What is Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated?
Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Charlotte, United States. Historic garden and bird sanctuary in Charlotte, NC. Non-profit. Elizabeth & Eddie Clarkson. Elizabeth Lawrence.
When was Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated founded?
Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated was founded in 1970.
Who leads Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated?
Cathy Hunter serves as Treasurer.
Where is Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Charlotte, United States.
What is Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated trustworthy?
Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated 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 Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 561014180. Registration: 56-1014180 (United States).
What is Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated's website?
http://www.winghavengardens.org