Tennessee Citizens For Wilderness Planning, operating under the name Tcwp, is located in Knoxville, TN. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tcwp employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tcwp 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 12/2021, Tcwp generated $117.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $101.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACHIEVE AND PERPETUATE PROTECTION OF NATURAL LANDS AND WATERS VIA PUBLIC OWNERSHIP LEGISLATION OR COOPERATION WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR. WHILE OUR FIRST FOCUS IS ON THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU AND APPALACHIAN REGIONS OF TENNESSEE OUR EFFORTS EXTEND TO THE REST OF THE STATE AND NATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED 6 ISSUES OF TCWP NEWSLETTER [ISSN 1089-6401] TYPICALLY > 15 PP SENT TO TYPICALLY MORE THAN 500 ADDRESSES OF MEMBERS APPROXIMATELY 270 DUES-PAID INDIVIDUALS AND INTERESTED OTHERS. OF THOSE SENT 25% WERE VIA E-MAIL TO REQUESTERS OF SAME. ABOUT 20% OF THE PRINTED COPIES WERE USED AS HAND-OUTS AT PUBLIC MEETINGS.
PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS INCLUDING AN ANNUAL MEETING QUARTERLY PUBLIC TALKS AND FREQUENT OUTINGS INCLUDING HIKES CANOE TRIPS WORK DAYS AT DESIGNATED CONSERVATION AREAS PUBLIC DISPLAYS WEBSITE HOSTING AND OTHER EVENTS
OBED WILD AND SCENIC RIVER LAND PURCHASE AND MANAGEMENT FOR EVENTUAL DONATION TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sandra Goss Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $45,612 |
Ken Mayes Membership And Outreach Coordinator | Officer | 20 | $15,120 |
Mark Bevelhimer President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Michele Thornton Vice President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Tim Bigelow Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
James P Groton Jr Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $5,456 |
Membership dues | $43,985 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $500 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,052 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $211,819 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $90,993 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $17,885 |
Investment income | $8,237 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $117,115 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $400 |
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. | $46,252 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,312 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,118 |
Payroll taxes | $14,830 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $64 |
Fees for services: Other | $979 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $188 |
Information technology | $956 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $600 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $101,821 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $408,694 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $367,134 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $73,097 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $848,925 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $848,925 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $848,925 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Tennessee Citizens For Wilderness Planning has recieved totaling $59.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $59 |
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Highlander Research & Education Center Inc New Market, TN | $43,871,555 | $34,419,377 |
Global Environment & Technology Foundation Arlington, VA | $13,937,500 | $15,203,934 |
Gulf Of Mexico Alliance Ocean Springs, MS | $16,033,278 | $2,434,480 |
The Longleaf Alliance Inc Andalusia, AL | $2,060,680 | $6,650,783 |
North Carolina Outward Bound School Asheville, NC | $30,850,226 | $8,824,225 |
Louisville Water Foundation Louisville, KY | $1,355,242 | $4,579,865 |
Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation Durham, NC | $4,025,157 | $3,687,280 |
Soar Inc Balsam, NC | $9,313,397 | $4,143,448 |
Chattahoochee Nature Center Inc Roswell, GA | $13,716,515 | $6,496,453 |
Eagles Nest Foundation Incorporated Pisgah Forest, NC | $6,201,338 | $3,726,714 |
Soil Health Academy Fort Payne, AL | $1,342,075 | $2,090,054 |
Great Smoky Mountain Institute Townsend, TN | $7,753,482 | $2,441,713 |