The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation

Name

The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation

Legal name

The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation

Website

https://twbwf.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodiversity Conservation & Habitat Banking (AFAMAMAC), Conservation & Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation (BPAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Wildlife conservation services
• Land management programs
• Military encroachment prevention
• Veteran outdoor outreach
• Youth conservation education

Headquarters

HQ city

Halifax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible charitable contributions collected through the Kindful donation platform. The foundation is a U.S. nonprofit under Section 501(c)3 with tax identification number 54-1808745.
2. Champion for Conservation Membership: Monthly ($15) or annual ($150) membership program providing welcome package with autographed hat, member promo codes for merchandise discounts, and partner product discounts.
3. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, and drinkware. Products are made on demand to reduce overproduction.
4. REPI Program Payments: Payments to landowners for conservation alternatives chosen (easements, deed restrictions, property purchases) funded through Department of Defense REPI program agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers conservation, land management, military readiness, veteran outreach, youth outreach, and emotional support dog programs in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming. It conserves over 87,000 acres through landowner partnerships and owns/manages over 11,000 acres directly. The foundation funds these programs through tax-deductible donations, the Champion for Conservation Membership ($15/month or $150/year), branded merchandise sales, and Department of Defense REPI program payments to participating landowners.

Product overview

The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation organization offering a portfolio of core programs focused on natural resource sustainability through conservation, land management, outdoor outreach, and education. The primary offerings include the Conservation & Land Management Program, DoD REPI Program, Veteran Outreach Program, Youth Outreach Program, and the Emotional Support Dog Veteran Outreach Program. The foundation also maintains a merchandise retail shop selling branded apparel and accessories including hats, shirts, hoodies, mugs, bags, blankets, and stickers to support programming. The foundation does not offer a technology product or software platform; all programs are service-based conservation and outreach initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conservation & Land Management Program Conservation program that has helped landowners in Virginia and Pennsylvania conserve over 87,000 acres and directly owns and manages over 11,000 acres. Implements habitat management for endangered species, wise forestry management, stream water mitigation, and prescribed burns to control non-native growth.
• DoD REPI Program Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program where WBWF serves as lead partner to protect military bases by establishing conservation buffers. Active at Ft. Pickett (VA), Ft. Indiantown Gap (PA), Marine Corps Base Quantico (VA), with Camp Guernsey (WY) launching May 2026. Offers landowners conservation easements, deed restrictions, or property purchases as paid alternatives to development.
• Veteran Outreach Program Outdoor recreation and support program for veterans featuring clay shooting at a 5-stand facility, fishing, archery, axe throwing, hiking, and fellowship/meal events. Partners with USO, Wounded Warrior Project, and Project Healing Waters for veteran referrals and hosts American Heroes events twice annually.
• Youth Outreach Program Youth outdoor education program providing elementary school programs, camping, land projects, hunting, and fishing experiences. Has visited over 120 schools and hosts youth groups at WBWF properties.
• Emotional Support Dog Veteran Outreach Program Annual program that pairs trained emotional support dogs with veterans. Since 2022 has matched Ace (2022), Liberty (2023), Freedom (2024), and Trooper (2025) with veteran recipients.
• Champion for Conservation Membership Monthly ($15) or annual ($150) membership program providing a welcome package with an autographed WBWF hat, members-only promo codes for merchandise discounts, and access to partner product discounts as available.
• WBWF Merchandise Shop Online storefront selling branded apparel, accessories, and home goods (hats, T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, tote bags, sherpa blankets, stickers) to support foundation programming. Items are produced on demand to reduce overproduction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 87,000 acres conserved across Virginia and Pennsylvania
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBWF supports DWR's Conservation Police K9 Program (9 teams) and W3 (Woods Wildlife Water) Mission. Partnership expands wildlife protection efforts and outdoor education outreach across Virginia.
• Project Healing WaterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced in 2023 for fly fishing and outdoor activities promoting veteran healing. WBWF hosts multiple PHW retreats annually at its properties for veterans.
• USOcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVeteran outreach partner identifying veterans who would benefit from outdoor experiences and camaraderie at WBWF events.
• Wounded Warrior ProjectcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVeteran outreach partner connecting wounded warriors to WBWF outdoor activities and therapeutic experiences.
• Longwood UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Archaeology class excavation at Sanders Site on WBWF property in Halifax County, VA since Fall 2022. Includes Dr. James W. Jordan Field School for hands-on student learning.
• Department of Defense (REPI Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized under Title 10, Section 2684a to limit encroachments on military training through buffer zone conservation. WBWF is lead partner for programs at 4 military installations.
• U.S. Army National Guard (Ft. Pickett, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Camp Guernsey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary installations protected through WBWF's REPI program buffer zone establishment to prevent encroachment on training lands.
• U.S. Marine Corps (Marine Corps Base Quantico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine Corps installation protected through WBWF's REPI program buffer zone establishment to prevent encroachment on training lands in Virginia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boone and Crockett Club: Conservation nonprofit focused on wildlife habitat, fair chase, and hunter-supported conservation. Comparable in combining wildlife conservation, hunter education, and habitat stewardship.
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: Conservation nonprofit protecting elk habitat and conducting land conservation easements, with similar donor-membership-merchandise revenue streams. Closely comparable operational model and donor demographic.
• Trout Unlimited: Coldwater fisheries conservation nonprofit with habitat restoration, landowner partnerships, and volunteer-driven programming. Comparable mission focus on habitat and outdoor recreation, with similar nonprofit scale.
• Ducks Unlimited: Habitat conservation nonprofit focused on wetlands and waterfowl, executing conservation easements and habitat management on working lands across the U.S. Strongly comparable conservation easement model and donor-funded revenue approach.
• Pheasants Forever: Upland habitat conservation nonprofit with habitat work, youth outreach, and chapter-based events. Comparable in combining conservation easements, youth programs, and event-driven fundraising.
• Quality Deer Management Association: Wildlife habitat and deer management nonprofit with landowner-focused conservation programs. Comparable regional habitat management footprint and outdoor recreation donor base.
• National Wild Turkey Federation: Wildlife conservation nonprofit with habitat management, land stewardship, and fundraising event programs. Comparable operating model combining membership, events, and direct land management.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy: The largest global conservation nonprofit, executing land conservation easements, habitat protection, and partnered landowner programs at vastly larger scale. Directly comparable mission overlap with WBWF's Conservation & Land Management program.
• National Wildlife Federation: Large conservation advocacy and education nonprofit with state affiliate structure. Comparable youth education and conservation advocacy programs overlapping with WBWF's Youth Outreach.
• Wildlife Conservation Society: Larger wildlife conservation nonprofit operating globally with field programs and conservation partnerships. Broader scope but directly comparable core mission of wildlife and habitat protection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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