Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards
- Assets
- $134.8k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 39
- Location
- Asheville, NC
- Founding
- 05/2015
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 47-2407669
Organization Overview
Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards 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, Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE, CULTIVATE, AND EMPOWER AN ENGAGED PUBLIC AND THE NEXT GENERATION FOR THE STEWARDSHIP OF WILD PUBLIC LANDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIELD CREW PROGRAM: IN FY 21, OUR FIELD CREW PROGRAM EMPLOYED 15 INDIVIDUALS AND ENGAGED 83 VOLUNTEERS AND PROVIDED OVER 9,604 HOURS OF STEWARDSHIP. FIELD CREW STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS INCLUDED RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, SUCH AS TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND TRAIL CONSTRUCTION, AND SITE RESTORATION. IMPROVEMENTS TO RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE MITIGATED ECOLOGICAL DEGRADATION, IMPROVED RECREATIONAL USER SAFETY, AND DIRECTLY SUPPORTED THE LOCAL TOURISM ECONOMIES.
WILDERNESS RANGER AND WILDERNESS SPECIALIST PROGRAM: THE FY 21 SAWS WILDERNESS RANGER AND WILDERNESS SPECIALIST PROGRAM WORKED ACROSS 54 WILDERNESS AREAS AND ACROSS EIGHT STATES PROVIDING OVER 16,230 HOURS OF STEWARDSHIP. THE WORK FOCUSED ON WILDERNESS CHARACTER MONITORING, TRAIL ASSESSMENTS, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND RECREATION SITE, INVASIVE SPECIES, AND SOLITUDE MONITORING, AND MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM EMPLOYED A STAFF OF 17.
WILDERNESS SKILLS INSTITUTE AND WILDERNESS EDUCATION: IN FY 21, THE WILDERNESS SKILLS INSTITUTE TRAINED 150 STUDENTS IN SIX VIRTUAL SESSIONS. COURSES INCLUDED VISITOR USE MANAGEMENT, WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP PERFORMANCE, NATURAL DISASTER RESPONSE, LEAVE NO TRACE, TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION, AND WILDERNESS CHARACTER MONITORING. STUDENTS APPLIED LEARNED SKILLS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ON FEDERALLY PROTECTED PUBLIC LANDS IN PROJECTS WHICH IMPROVED RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE, EDUCATED THE RECREATING PUBLIC, AND COLLECTED DATA. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM ALSO TRAINED OVER 20 MEMBERS OF VARIOUS LOCAL STEWARDSHIP ORGANIZATIONS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Meryl Harrell Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $71,500 |
Tye Tavaras Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Hanna Malvin Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Veena Rangaswami Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Camilla Simon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nealon Devore Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $23,471 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $143,923 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $167,394 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $895,024 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,067,088 |
| 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. | $68,880 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,705 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $690,378 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,959 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,268 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,110 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,584 |
| Advertising and promotion | $53 |
| Office expenses | $7,026 |
| Information technology | $3,331 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,788 |
| Travel | $32,297 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $993 |
| Interest | $1,079 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,627 |
| Insurance | $41,177 |
| All other expenses | $1,629 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,043,097 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,599 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $47,776 |
| 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 | $2,522 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,194 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,732 |
| Total assets | $134,823 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,185 |
| 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 | $11,285 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $59,470 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $75,353 |
| 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 | $134,823 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards has recieved totaling $27,458.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,334 |
Blumenthal Foundation For Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: 2ND PAYMENT ON $10,000.00 GRANT. | $5,000 |
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $94 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $30 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Trees Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | $22,282,688 | $7,987,544 |
Carolina Thread Trail Charlotte, NC | $9,604,448 | $2,824,826 |
Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards Asheville, NC | $134,823 | $1,067,088 |
Friends Of Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, VA | $556,958 | $587,706 |
Hitchcock Woods Foundation Aiken, SC | $15,470,595 | $1,411,845 |
Chestatee-Chattahoochee Resource Conservation And Development Area Demorest, GA | $549,963 | $562,282 |
Trees Greenville Inc Greenville, SC | $431,689 | $572,807 |
Transportation Energy Partnership Knoxville, TN | $433,928 | $746,719 |
Tricycle Gardens Richmond, VA | $0 | $34,567 |
Keep North Fulton Beautiful Inc Sandy Springs, GA | $204,837 | $439,933 |
New Leaf Society Burlington, NC | $689,493 | $352,103 |
Keep Virginia Beautiful Inc Richmond, VA | $170,978 | $384,305 |