George Wright Society
- Assets
- $759.8k
- Revenue
- $291.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Hancock, MI
- Founding
- 08/1981
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 38-2360876
Organization Overview
George Wright Society is located in Hancock, MI. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2021, George Wright Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. George Wright Society 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 09/2021, George Wright Society generated $291.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $174.7k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.8%) per year over the past 6 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
THE GWS ADVANCES THE SCIENTIFIC AND HERITAGE VALUES OF PARKS, PROTECTED/CONSERVED AREAS, CULTURAL SITES, AND OTHER FORMS OF PLACE-BASED CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GWS RECURRING PUBLICATIONS: PARKS STEWARDSHIP FORUM IS A THRICE-YEARLY PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL ON ALL ASPECTS OF PARK RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT AND POLICY (LAUNCHED 01/2020). THE GWS WEBSITE EXPLAINS OUR WORK, CONTAINS MOST OF OUR PUBLICATIONS IN PDF FORMAT, AND PUBLISHES OUR DAILY NEWS SUMMARY, PARKWIRE. GWS NEWS+NOTES IS AN OCCASIONAL MEMBERS' NEWSLETTER. SOUNDS OF YOUR PARK IS A WEBSITE FEATURING PRESERVATION OF THE WORLD'S NATURAL SOUNDS. THIS ACTIVITY ALSO INCLUDES LICENSING FEES FROM DISCONTINUED ("LEGACY") GWS PUBLICATIONS. (ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS FOR 40% OF SALARIES/BENEFITS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PROGRAM SERVICES.)
WORKSHOPS. HELPED CARRY OUT KARST2020 WORKSHOP (AUGUST 2020) AND CONTINUED PLANNING FOR FIRE MANAGEMENT 24/7/365 WORKSHOP (PLANNED FOR FEBRUARY 2021), CHILEAN INDIGENOUS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP (PLANNED FOR JUNE 2022), INTERNATIONAL VISITATION WORKSHOP (DATE TBD). (ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS FOR 35% OF SALARIES/BENEFITS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PROGRAM SERVICES.)
WORLD HERITAGE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS ON, PREPARATION OF, AND EVALUATIONS OF WORLD HERITAGE NOMINATIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. (ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS FOR 10% OF SALARIES/BENEFITS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PROGRAM SERVICES.)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Harmon Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $45,000 |
Emily Dekker-Fiala Administrative Coordinator | Officer | 8 | $11,450 |
David W Reynolds President | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Terri Thomas Vice President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Richard Harris Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jennifer Thomsen Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,895 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $205,403 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $30,053 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $245,351 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,248 |
| Investment income | $39,428 |
| 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 | $291,027 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $56,449 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,755 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,410 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,216 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,646 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,429 |
| Information technology | $2,062 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,030 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,229 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,490 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $174,693 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,674 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $28,239 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $277,639 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $430,244 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $759,796 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $671 |
| 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 | $2,115 |
| Total liabilities | $2,786 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $310,966 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $446,044 |
| 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 | $759,796 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that George Wright Society has recieved totaling $27,661.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wilburforce Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
Farallon Foundation Pleasanton, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | $8,034 |
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A SPECIAL ISSUE OF PARKS STEWARDSHIP FORUM. | $7,100 |
New England Biolabs Foundation Ipswich, MA PURPOSE: FORUM ON INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP IN MARINE CONSERVATION | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $27 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc Detroit, MI | $162,240,177 | $18,294,537 |
Detroit 300 Conservancy Detroit, MI | $4,896,723 | $5,340,808 |
Park Glen Corporation Columbus, OH | $3,224,171 | $4,744,005 |
Friends Of@sauk Prairie Parks And Recreation Inc Sauk City, WI | $5,893,890 | $2,059,173 |
Dte Beacon Park Foundation Detroit, MI | $11,952,865 | $120,651 |
Cincinnati Parks Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $20,775,378 | $5,802,905 |
Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation Trails Inc Traverse City, MI | $8,125,074 | $2,931,318 |
Ice Age Trail Alliance Cross Plains, WI | $12,975,124 | $3,561,895 |
Friends Of Hoyt Park Wauwatosa, WI | $6,559,517 | $1,528,114 |
Camp Jorn Young Mens Christian Association Manitowish Waters, WI | $14,142,692 | $2,178,716 |
Lake Minehaha Owners Association Inc Portage, IN | $1,097,994 | $1,270,955 |
Kalamazoo County Parks And Recreation Development Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | $588,846 | $1,070,772 |