Program areas at Wild South
Wild South supports communities in practical projects that produce real conservation results, combining enjoyment of the outdoors with on-the-ground accomplishments that meet specific forest needs shaping National Forest policy. Projects include trash/graffiti cleanup, trail maintenance/construction.
Wild South supports communities in National Forest decision-making for ecological and economic sustainability, defending wild lands in close collaboration with the wide range of forest stakeholders. Projects include advocacy for wilderness study areas and proposed wild and scenic rivers.
Wild South supports communities in science-based solutions to the shared challenges of National Forests, targeting opportunities where people can make a difference in the wildest of the Souths forests and waters. Projects include stream restoration, endangered plant protection, and non-native plant removal.
Who funds Wild South
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Wild South
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kevin Massey | Executive Director | $54,400 | 2024-11-14 |
Financials for Wild South
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $175,204 | $53,424 | 227.9% |
| Program services | $54,619 | $79,669 | -31.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $33 | $5 | 560% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $229,856 | $133,098 | 72.7% |
Organizations like Wild South
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Scenic Texas | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $173,473 |
| Denver Audubon | 501(c)(3) | Littleton, CO | $554,195 |
| Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society | 501(c)(3) | Cupertino, CA | $442,181 |
| Sea & Sage Audubon Society | 501(c)(3) | Irvine, CA | $321,130 |
| CalWild | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $819,387 |
| Alabama Audubon | 501(c)(3) | Birmingham, AL | $1,091,105 |
| Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative | 501(c)(3) | Waikoloa, HI | $436,474 |
| Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) | 501(c)(3) | Lansing, MI | $1,047,709 |
| Sawtooth Society | 501(c)(3) | Hailey, ID | $352,536 |
| Plant Chicago NFP | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $604,307 |
Data update history
January 8, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 5, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 31 Cross St
- Spruce Pine, NC 28777
- County
- Mitchell County, NC
- Website URL
- wildsouth.org/Â
- Phone
- (828) 258-2667
- Facebook page
- forests4lifeÂ
- Twitter profile
- @wildsouthÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 56-2173810
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1999
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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