Society For Wilderness Stewardship
- Assets
- $194.5k
- Revenue
- $705.6k
- Investments
- $50.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Grand Lake, CO
- Founding
- 09/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-2591129
Organization Overview
Society For Wilderness Stewardship is located in Grand Lake, CO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (U50) the organization is classified as: Biological & Life Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Society For Wilderness Stewardship employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society For Wilderness Stewardship 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, Society For Wilderness Stewardship generated $705.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $589.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 30.8% per year over the past 7 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
THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP IS TO ADVANCE THE PROFESSION OF WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP TO ENSURE THE LIFE-SUSTAINING BENEFITS OF WILDERNESS. AS A MEMBER-BASED ORGANIZATION, WE SEEK TO INCLUDE A DIVERSITY OF PEOPLE DEDICATED TO WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP, INCLUDING MANAGERS, SCIENTISTS, EDUCATORS, VOLUNTEERS AND NON-GOVERNMENT CONSERVATION STAFF MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SOCIETY ADVANCES THE PROFESSION OF WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP THROUGH SCIENCE AND EDUCATION. THE SOCIETY'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:- PROFESSIONALIZE THE DISCIPLINE OF WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING. - IMPROVE THE PRACTICE OF WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP BY FOSTERING DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY, AND APPLICATION OF STATE-OF-THE-ART SCIENCE AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. - BUILD THE CAPACITY OF AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM THROUGH COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS. - INCREASE THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO ENSURE AN ENDURING RESOURCE OF WILDERNESS FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. - ADVANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT OF THE LIFE-SUSTAINING BENEFITS OF WILDERNESS. - ENGAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF WILDERNESS STEWARDS BY SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENTIAL, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Macslarrow Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $90,000 |
Justin Pritchett Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandy Skrien Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alex Nelson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ian Davidson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,265 |
| Fundraising events | $150 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $75,900 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $42,875 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $121,190 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $584,696 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$71 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$168 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $705,649 |
| 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. | $90,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $354,047 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,254 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,405 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,706 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $568 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,366 |
| Office expenses | $1,203 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,375 |
| Travel | $25,714 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,602 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,736 |
| All other expenses | $7,294 |
| Total functional expenses | $589,567 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,539 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $327 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $136,351 |
| 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 | $468 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,754 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $50 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $194,489 |
| 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 | $42,432 |
| Other liabilities | $206 |
| Total liabilities | $42,638 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $151,851 |
| 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 | $194,489 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Society For Wilderness Stewardship has recieved totaling $11.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Keystone Symposia On Molecular And Cellular Biology Silverthorne, CO | $18,786,234 | $9,290,392 |
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory At Gothic Crested Butte, CO | $14,775,706 | $6,198,655 |
The National Center For Genome Resources Santa Fe, NM | $8,610,073 | $2,716,886 |
Society For Wilderness Stewardship Grand Lake, CO | $194,489 | $705,649 |
Research Collaboratory At Asu Tempe, AZ | $340,068 | $277,200 |
Emed Research Center Scottsdale, AZ | $52,964 | $270,458 |
North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee Fort Collins, CO | $280,371 | $248,755 |
The National Foundation For Alternative Medicine Loveland, CO | $1,591,401 | $438,275 |
American Society Of Parasitologists Inc A New Mexico Nonprofit Corpo Placitas, NM | $1,075,957 | $285,097 |
Springs Stewardship Institute Flagstaff, AZ | $17,660 | $0 |
The Biodiversity Group Tucson, AZ | $96,838 | $0 |
Astrobi Foundation Castle Rock, CO | $638,090 | $687,568 |