Wild South
- Assets
- $137.7k
- Revenue
- $196.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Spruce Pine, NC
- Founding
- 04/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 56-2173810
Organization Overview
Wild South is located in Spruce Pine, NC. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wild South employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild South 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, Wild South generated $196.4k 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 (14.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $180.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.0%) 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
WE INSPIRE PEOPLE TO ENJOY, VALUE AND PROTECT THE WILD CHARACTER AND NATURAL LEGACY OF THE SOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HANDS ON CONSERVATION - WILD SOUTH ENGAGES COMMUNITIES IN PRACTICAL PROJECTS THAT PRODUCE REAL CONSERVATION RESULTS, COMBINING ENJOYMENT OF THE OUTDOORS WITH ON-THE- GROUND ACCOMPLISHMENTS THAT MEET SPECIFIC FOREST NEEDS DRIVING PUBLIC LANDS POLICY. THIS YEAR'S FOCUS WAS IN THE HARPER CREEK, LINVILLE GORGE, LOST COVE, AND UNAKA MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS AND WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS, AS WELL AS THE LINVILLE, NOLICHUCKY, AND WILSON CREEK WILD & SCENIC AND PROPOSED WILD & SCENIC RIVERS. PROJECTS INCLUDED TRASH CLEANUP, GRAFFITI REMOVAL,TRAIL MAINTENANCE, CAMPSITE MAINTENANCE, FOREST ROAD CULVERT REPAIR, AND NEW TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.
HANDS ON SCIENCE - WILD SOUTH INVOLVES THE PUBLIC IN SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO THE SHARED CHALLENGES OF PUBLIC LANDS, TARGETING OPPORTUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WILDEST OF OUR FORESTS AND WATERS. THIS YEAR'S COMMUNITY-POWERED PROJECTS INCLUDED: MITIGATING TRAIL EROSION TO REDUCE SEDIMENTATION INTO TROUT WATERS, MAPPING DISPERSED CAMPSITES, REMOVAL OF NON-NATIVE INVASIVE PLANTS, CONSTRUCTION OF STONE BARRIERS TO PROTECT TRAILSIDE ENDANGERED PLANTS, MONITORING WILDERNESS WILDLIFE USING GAME CAMERAS, AND MAPPING RECREATION USE IN SENSITIVE CLIFFSIDE AND CLIFFTOP HABITATS.
HANDS ON ADVOCACY - WILD SOUTH LEADS BY EXAMPLE, DEFENDING WILD LANDS IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH THE WIDE RANGE OF FOREST STAKEHOLDERS, ENGAGING COMMUNITIES IN PUBLIC LANDS DECISION-MAKING FOR THE ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY OF WILDERNESS AND WILD & SCENIC RIVERS. THIS YEAR'S EFFORTS INCLUDED ADVOCACY FOR PROTECTION OF HARPER CREEK AND LOST COVE WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS, AS WELL AS DEFENSE OF CLIMBING, EQUESTRIAN, MOUNTAIN BIKING AND OTHER RECREATION USE ACROSS THE FOREST IN THE UPCOMING NANTAHALA-PISGAH FOREST PLAN REVISION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Massey Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $47,300 |
Lexee Zutz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Christensen President | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Forrest Frazier Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Frank Pietras Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brad Black Member | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $123,917 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $123,917 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $71,534 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| 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 | $959 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $196,413 |
| 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. | $47,300 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,406 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $55,723 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,216 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,798 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,625 |
| Information technology | $4,789 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,124 |
| Travel | $9,888 |
| 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 | $2,327 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $180,775 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $88,587 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,476 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,578 |
| 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 | $100 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $137,741 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,548 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $13,731 |
| 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 | $18,279 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $97,462 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,000 |
| 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 | $137,741 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Wild South has recieved totaling $40,661.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation For The Carolinas Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT | $30,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $5,350 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: Challenge Cost share Funding | | $5,311 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Centre For Research In Agroforestry Alexandria, VA | $56,650,550 | $47,516,870 |
Forest History Society Inc Durham, NC | $14,218,632 | $2,687,841 |
Forestry Association Of South Carolina Columbia, SC | $3,263,950 | $1,001,478 |
Georgia Forestry Foundation Inc Forsyth, GA | $3,195,251 | $1,986,921 |
N C Forestry Association Raleigh, NC | $1,489,442 | $881,130 |
Community Ventures Inc Vienna Woods Swim Club Vienna, VA | $972,651 | $757,572 |
Tennessee Forestry Association Nashville, TN | $34,715 | $723,155 |
Virginia Forestry Association Richmond, VA | $805,934 | $559,327 |
Ecoforesters Inc Asheville, NC | $407,269 | $680,416 |
South Carolina Forestry Foundation Columbia, SC | $814,187 | $296,941 |
Hatcher Garden And Woodland Preserve Inc Spartanburg, SC | $1,594,926 | $346,034 |
Association Of Consulting Foresters Of America Inc Williamsburg, VA | $823,809 | $342,204 |