Civic Intelligence

The Wild Bird Foundation of America

EIN 83-1279703 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

The purpose of the wild bird foundation of america is to support existing organizations that are dedicated to the conservation of wild bird species and ecosystems in africa and other geographic locations. The wild bird foundation of america provides fundraising, organizational and logistical support for organizations that promote education, research and conservation of wild bird species and their habitats in south africa, botswana, namibia, angola and other countries.

1050 Connecticut Ave NW 500Washington, DC 20036

wildbirdfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

48th percentile

3.4%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$136,564

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

8.6%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-15%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$2,757,682

Up $219,409 (+8.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$88,840

Up $53,918 (+154%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,668,842

Up $165,491 (+6.6%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$4,904,221

Down $897,889 (-15%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$4,738,478

Up $565,861 (+14%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$165,743

Down $1,463,750 (-90%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2018: $500Liabilities 2018: $500Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $1,392,839Liabilities 2019: $21,067Net Assets 2019: $1,371,7722019Assets 2020: $981,730Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $981,7302020Assets 2021: $1,392,319Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,392,3192021Assets 2022: $938,548Liabilities 2022: $65,000Net Assets 2022: $873,5482022Assets 2023: $2,538,273Liabilities 2023: $34,922Net Assets 2023: $2,503,3512023Assets 2024: $2,757,682Liabilities 2024: $88,840Net Assets 2024: $2,668,8422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,757,682
Liabilities$88,840
Net Assets$2,668,842

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2018: $0Expenses 2018: $0Net Income 2018: $02018Revenue 2019: $2,284,460Expenses 2019: $912,688Net Income 2019: $1,371,7722019Revenue 2020: $1,022,844Expenses 2020: $1,412,886Net Income 2020: -$390,0422020Revenue 2021: $2,530,463Expenses 2021: $2,119,874Net Income 2021: $410,5892021Revenue 2022: $2,904,460Expenses 2022: $3,423,231Net Income 2022: -$518,7712022Revenue 2023: $5,802,110Expenses 2023: $4,172,617Net Income 2023: $1,629,4932023Revenue 2024: $4,904,221Expenses 2024: $4,738,478Net Income 2024: $165,7432024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,904,221
Expenses$4,738,478
Net Income$165,743

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 4, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,904,221
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support organizations that promote education, research and conservation of wild bird species and their habitats in south africa, botswana, namibia, angola and other countries.

Support conservation of wild bird species and ecosystems in africa and other geographic locations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,033,548$1,783,615▼ $249,933
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$367,227$613,249▲ $246,022
Investments Other Securities$4,380--
Total Assets$2,538,273$2,757,682▲ $219,409
Other Assets Total$133,118$360,818▲ $227,700
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$34,922$88,840▲ $53,918
Total Liabilities$34,922$88,840▲ $53,918
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,503,351$2,668,842▲ $165,491
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,503,351$2,668,842▲ $165,491
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,538,273$2,757,682▲ $219,409

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$613,249$224,083$837,332
Other Assets Org$360,818--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
David GarrettChief Executive OfficerPT$136,564$136,564

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Steve BoyesChairman
John HiltonPresident and Treasurer
Steve BessingerVice President
Brooke RunnetteDirector
Moreangels MbizahDirector
Shoham AradDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Travel With TamboTravel Agent20 PETROY DRIVE, Sandton Gauteng, Sf$108,225
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,717,145
Program Service Revenue
$57,000
Investment Income
$129,990
Other Revenue
$86
All Other Contributions
$4,717,145
Change in Net Assets
$165,743

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded1$1,446,840Sales Price
Total Noncash Contributions1$1,446,840-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,904,135
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$86
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-252
Other Revenue Adjustments
$86
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,903,883
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,904,221
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,508,160
Other Expenses$2,018,267
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$212,051
Total Fundraising Expense$4,509
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$2,500,660--$2,500,660
Fees for Services Other$474,968$110,926-$585,894
Travel$204,105$14,439$2,459$221,003
Information Technology$134,799$21,806$2,050$158,655
Depreciation Depletion-$158,365-$158,365
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$136,564-$136,564
Fees for Services Management$1,000$80,548-$81,548
Other Salaries and Wages$70,798--$70,798
Fees for Services Accounting-$66,367-$66,367
Other Expenses$25,478$22,853-$48,331
Grants to Domestic Orgs$7,500--$7,500
Payroll Taxes$4,399--$4,399
Fees for Services Legal$1,467$1,879-$3,346
Other Employee Benefits-$290-$290
Total Functional Expenses$4,032,814$701,155$4,509$4,738,478

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,738,478
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,738,478
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,738,478
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Maliasili Initiatives IncEssex Junction, VT501(c)(3)Scholarship$7,500

International Summary

Offices
31
Employees
4
Spending
$4,032,814

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso,GrantmakingGrantmaking-habitat Conservation11$2,508,160
Sub-saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso,Program ServicesThe Wilderness Project303$1,524,654
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

At each annual meeting the board of directors shall elect from among the directors a president, a treasurer, a secretary and such other officers or agents as it shall deem necessary or desirable. Any vacancy on the board shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors and may be so filled at any meeting.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Information related to this organization's form 990 filing is gathered by finance staff and provided to the outside accountants for review and return preparation. Form 990 was reviewed and approved by the entire board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

As part of the organization's written conflicts of interest policy, officers & directors are required to annually disclose potential conflicts of themselves and their family members.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The process for the approval of the executive director compensation was conducted by independent persons on the board. Comparability data reports were assessed as the basis for this. However, due to organisational and future funding uncertainty at the time it was agreed that the executive director would continue to be compensated using old consulting rates, which are circa 60% of equivalent market rates for the executive director role, until such time as the organisation was in a position to set the commensurate package for the role.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Wilderness Project Foundation
EIN
83-1279703
Phone
2027882850
Address
1050 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
John Hilton
Title
President
Phone
2027882850
Signed
2025-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Hilton
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Cbiz Advisors LLC
Address
68 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD SUITE 300, MELVILLE, NY 11747-2354
Preparer
Mary Ann Mendel
Phone
6314144000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Expedition contractors: program service expenses 289,613. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 289,613. Research contractors: program service expenses 134,330. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 134,330. Marketing consultant: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 553. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 553. Contractors - other: program service expenses 51,025. Management and general expenses 110,023. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 161,048. Payroll processing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 350. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 350.

Form 990, Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses

Line 5: the organization's current officers, directors, trustees and key employees receiving compensation are not us persons and do not work in the us.

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C - Change in Process

The process has not changed from the prior year.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The foundation is exempt from federal and state income taxes under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) and similar state provisions and is classified as a publicly supported charitable organization as described in section 509(a) of the internal revenue code. No provision for income taxes is required for the year ended december 31, 2024 as the foundation had no significant net unrelated business income. The foundation performed an evaluation of uncertainty in income taxes for the year ended december 31, 2024 and determined that there are no matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or that may have any effect on its tax-exempt status. As of december 31, 2024, there are no tax examinations pending or in progress. It is the foundation's policy to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertainty in income taxes, if any, in income tax or interest expense. As of december 31, 2024, the foundation had no accruals for interest and/or penalties.

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Foreign currency gain 86.

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt222853
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt1256927
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt225478
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1256927
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt271408
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AFRISOS, WE ARE SUPPORTING AND INVESTING IN YOUNG AFRICAN FILMMAKERS TO TELL THESE STORIES OF NATURE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THAT LIVE ALONGSIDE WILD RIVERS. THEIR PERSPECTIVES, HISTORICALLY NEGLECTED, ARE INSTRUMENTAL TO CHANGING ATTITUDES AND CREATING POWERFUL EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS WITH AUDIENCES ACROSS AFRICA AND BEYOND.
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt040
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
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IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt05802110
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
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IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
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IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt017107226
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0OTHER ASSETS
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0-252
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt086
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND SIMILAR STATE PROVISIONS AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REQUIRED FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AS THE FOUNDATION HAD NO SIGNIFICANT NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE FOUNDATION PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, THERE ARE NO TAX EXAMINATIONS PENDING OR IN PROGRESS. IT IS THE FOUNDATION'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, IF ANY, IN INCOME TAX OR INTEREST EXPENSE. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE FOUNDATION HAD NO ACCRUALS FOR INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FOREIGN CURRENCY GAIN 86.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0GRANTMAKING-HABITAT CONSERVATION
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt1THE WILDERNESS PROJECT
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0GRANTMAKING
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt1PROGRAM SERVICES
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IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0WIRE TRANSFER
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt1WIRE TRANSFER
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt2WIRE TRANSFER
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt3WIRE TRANSFER
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IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceAmt10
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceAmt20
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceAmt30
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0PROMOTE AND DEVELOP MEDIA AND STORYTELLING
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt1PROMOTE EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION OF WILD BIRDS
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt2TO SUPPORT ONGOING BIODIVERSITY SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION IN REMOTE LANDSCAPES OF AFRICA.
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt3TO SUPPORT ONGOING CONSERVATION WORK IN NEGLECTED AND ABANDONED PROTECTED AREAS.
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt2SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt3SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PERIODIC REPORTS ON WHAT ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED WITH GRANT FUNDS DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF PROGRESS MADE TOWARD ACHIEVING THE GOALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED GRANT OBJECTIVES.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOtherOrgCnt01
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IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)(3)
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0SCHOLARSHIP
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MALIASILI INITIATIVES INC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0273183146

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