Society For Wilderness Stewardship is located in Grand Lake, CO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (U50) the organization is classified as: Biological & Life Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Society For Wilderness Stewardship employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society For Wilderness Stewardship is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Society For Wilderness Stewardship generated $574.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $621.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 27.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP IS TO ADVANCE THE PROFESSION OF WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP TO ENSURE THE LIFE-SUSTAINING BENEFITS OF WILDERNESS. AS A MEMBER-BASED ORGANIZATION, WE SEEK TO INCLUDE A DIVERSITY OF PEOPLE DEDICATED TO WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP, INCLUDING MANAGERS, SCIENTISTS, EDUCATORS, VOLUNTEERS AND NON-GOVERNMENT CONSERVATION STAFF MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SOCIETY ADVANCES THE PROFESSION OF WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP THROUGH SCIENCE AND EDUCATION. THE SOCIETY'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:- PROFESSIONALIZE THE DISCIPLINE OF WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING. - IMPROVE THE PRACTICE OF WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP BY FOSTERING DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY, AND APPLICATION OF STATE-OF-THE-ART SCIENCE AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. - BUILD THE CAPACITY OF AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM THROUGH COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS. - INCREASE THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO ENSURE AN ENDURING RESOURCE OF WILDERNESS FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. - ADVANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT OF THE LIFE-SUSTAINING BENEFITS OF WILDERNESS. - ENGAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF WILDERNESS STEWARDS BY SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENTIAL, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ian Davidson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Leah Zamesnik Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sandy Skrien Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Heather Macslarrow Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $90,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $435 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,800 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,235 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $570,898 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $181 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $574,315 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,700 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $301,339 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,105 |
Other employee benefits | $45,278 |
Payroll taxes | $34,662 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,954 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,570 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,995 |
Office expenses | $818 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,910 |
Travel | $26,200 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $140 |
Interest | $4,877 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,012 |
All other expenses | $7,775 |
Total functional expenses | $621,172 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,780 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $112 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $211,784 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,009 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $50 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $220,735 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,162 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $100,408 |
Other liabilities | $11,640 |
Total liabilities | $116,210 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $104,525 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $220,735 |