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EIN 83-1279703

The Wild Bird Foundation of America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
Description
The Wild Bird Foundation of America supports the conservation of wild bird species and ecosystems in Africa and other geographic locations through its mission. The purpose of the foundation is to aid existing organizations dedicated to this cause by providing fundraising support. Its programs include long-term biodiversity and environmental monitoring systems for habitat conservation. The foundation is located in Washington, DC.
Total revenues
$5,802,110
2023
Total expenses
$4,172,617
2023
Total assets
$2,538,273
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Wild Bird Foundation of America

Great spine of africa exepditions - The great spine of africa series of expeditions represents The largest non-military expeditionary mobilization in africa's history, traversing 27 countries and aiming to complete 200 river expeditions by 2030. Local communities living traditionally around The sources of africa's great rivers are typically The least-served in their respective countries. Our research expeditions are guided by these "river guardians" as we undertake scientific surveys using cutting-edge technology.
Habitat conservation using long-term biodiversity and environmental monitoring systems.

Who funds The Wild Bird Foundation of America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$3,715,000
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$310,000

Personnel at The Wild Bird Foundation of America

NameTitleCompensation
David GarrettExecutive Director$85,576
John HiltonPresident$0
Steve BessingerVice President$0
Steve BoyesChairman$0

Financials for The Wild Bird Foundation of America

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,734,114
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$68,084
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-128
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$40
Total revenues$5,802,110

Form 990s for The Wild Bird Foundation of America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-17990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-10-13990View PDF
2019-122021-05-13990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,300,000 from California Community Foundation
June 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1701 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Phone
(202) 788-2850
IRS details
EIN
83-1279703
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0263684
FTB Entity ID
4256173
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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