National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The partnership's mission is to restore and maintain wild northern bobwhite, associated species, and their native grassland habitats through sciencebased research and management to support healthy wildlife, soil, air, and water for the benefit of society.
- Income
- $2.4 million
- Spending
- $2.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 91%
- Employees
- 0
- Highest pay
- $111,135, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 88% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 402% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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)
- $1.2 million spent. Managing Native Vegetation for Climate Mitigation through Grassland Bird Conservation in Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio.
- $220,277 spent. Coordinated Implementation Program (CIP) Support We are proud to highlight our foremost program service accomplishment providing unwavering support to the National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative (NBGI) at Clemson University. Through our collaboration, we've enabled the Coordinated Implementation Program (CIP) and other state allowable activities. Our commitment to this partnership has yielded substantial progress in conserving critical wildlife habitats. The Coordinated Implementation Program (CIP) serves as a strategic cornerstone, facilitating large-scale habitat management efforts. By channeling resources and expertise, we're fostering innovative research, outreach, and on-ground projects that rejuvenate vital grassland habitats. Moreover, our support for state-allowable activities ensures adaptable, region-specific conservation strategies that contribute to a cohesive national conservation agenda. As a result, our efforts are manifest in expanded conserved grasslands, heightened habitat quality, and the revival of bobwhite quail populations. This accomplishment underscores our dedication to sustainable wildlife conservation and reinforces our pivotal role in advancing ecosystem health
- $202,147 spent. Contractual services comprised of annual publication design, IT mapping and software design between to platforms, as well as policy and advocacy contractor.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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