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Wildlife Foundation of Virginia Inc

EIN 54-1853027 · Norge, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF VIRGINIA (WFV) IS DEDICATED TO CONSERVING LAND, PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION BY STRENGTHENING THE COMMITMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S SPORTSMEN TO THE FUTURE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$842,165
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
59.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
1
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$120,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 59.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $621,452 spent. SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE VA DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND INLAND FISHERIES TO FURTHER THE PARALLEL MISSIONS OF OUTDOOR RECREATION AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION THROUGH: JOINT LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS; CO-MANAGEMENT OF AGENCY-DIRECTED PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE STATE WILDLIFE K9 TEAM AND THE AGENCY ELECTRONIC STORE; NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM; FISHING EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM; PARTNERSHIP ON EDUCATIONAL HUNTING, BOATING AND CONSERVATION EVENTS; PARTNERSHIP ON HUNTER RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT EFFORTS, INCLUDING WOUNDED WARRIORS OUTDOORS PROGRAMS; ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY IN REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE MATTERS; LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT IN ACCOMACK COUNTY.
  2. $163,492 spent. MANAGEMENT OF FULFILLMENT FARMS, A 2,000 ACRE TRACT OF LAND TO CONSERVE AND ENHANCE WILDLIFE HABITAT THROUGH ROBUST TIMBER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AIMED AT PROVIDING SMALL GAME HABITAT, INCLUDING TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT CUTS AND WILDLIFE BURNS; PRE-SEASON QUAIL RELEASE TO SUPPORT STATE-WIDE EFFORTS TO ENGAGE QUAIL HUNTERS AND PROVIDE PUBLIC QUAIL HUNTING OPPPORTUNITIES. MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ARE DIRECTED TOWARDS PROVIDING NO-FEE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE FARM FOR THE PURPOSES OF HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, BIRDING, AND WILDLIFE WATCHING, AS WELL AS PROVIDING HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE HUNTING BLINDS AND OPEN TRAILS.
  3. $7,122 spent. PROMOTE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND ENJOYMENT IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA THROUGH SPONSORED HUNTING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. ITEMS INCLUDE: SPONSORED YOUTH AND WOUNDED WARRIOR HUNTS ON MULTIPLE PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR; PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING RECREATIONAL AND PUBLIC EDUCATION EVENTS: SPONSORSHIP OF THE SOUTHEASTERN FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES' DIRECTORS' MEETING, SPONSORSHIP AND PARATICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL LAND CONSERVATION RALLY IN UTAH; APPOINTMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF VIRGINIA FOREVER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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