George Wright Society
- Assets
- $623.5k
- Revenue
- $290.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Hancock, MI
- Founding
- 08/1981
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- 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 09/2023, 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 09/2023, George Wright Society generated $290.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $258.0k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 5 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
2023
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. THIS ACTIVITY ALSO INCLUDES LICENSING FEES FROM DISCONTINUED ("LEGACY") GWS PUBLICATIONS. (ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS FOR 40% OF SALARIES/BENEFITS AND OTHER EXPENSES ATTRIBUTABLE TO PROGRAM SERVICES.)
INDIGENOUS INVOLVEMENT WORKING GROUP. MONTHLY DISCUSSIONS AND OCCASIONAL WEBINARS LED BY INDIGENOUS PEOPLE FOCUSED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH PARKS, PROTECTED/CONSERVED AREAS, CULTURAL SITES, AND OTHER FORMS OF PLACE-BASED CONSERVATION. (ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS FOR 5% OF SALARIES/BENEFITS AND OTHER EXPENSES ATTRIBUTABLE TO PROGRAM SERVICES.)
WORKSHOPS AND EXCHANGE PROGRAMS. WITH THE US NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND OTHER PARTNERS, CONTINUED PLANNING THE INTERNATIONAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP (FORMERLY INTERNATIONAL VISITATION WORKSHOP; SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2024); BEGAN PLANNING THE WEST BY NORTHWEST NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP TRAINING WORKSHOP (SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 2024). BINATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH ARGENTINA NATIONAL PARKS TO ENHANCE VISITOR SERVICES. CO-LEARNING EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE ARGENTINE REP. (ARGENTINA) AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) TO DEVELOP MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL WAYS TO DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY VISITOR EXPERIENCES IN ARGENTINA'S NATIONAL PARKS. (ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS FOR 45% OF SALARIES/BENEFITS AND OTHER EXPENSES 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 AND OTHER EXPENSES ATTRIBUTABLE TO PROGRAM SERVICES.)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Harmon Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $50,562 |
Emily Dekker-Fiala Administrative Coordinator | Officer | 8 | $14,657 |
Michael Walton Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
William P Walker Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Akiebia Hicks Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
David W Reynolds President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,990 |
| Fundraising events | $2,620 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $144,369 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $99,023 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,546 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $254,002 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $32,804 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $4,012 |
| 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 | $290,818 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,150 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,735 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,526 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,114 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,400 |
| 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 | $14,533 |
| Information technology | $2,120 |
| 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 | $107,279 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,714 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $258,022 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $48,513 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $203,123 |
| 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 | $371,830 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $623,466 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,377 |
| 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 | $1,556 |
| Total liabilities | $25,933 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $545,419 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $52,114 |
| 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 | $623,466 |