2025-11-06T10:03:56-08:00 2024-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2024-01-01 562173810 Wild South WILD 8282582667 31 Cross Street Spruce Pine NC 28777 Kevin Massey Executive Director 8282582667 2025-11-05 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-11-06 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kevin Massey 31 Cross Street Ste 227 Spruce Pine NC 28777 431357 false X www.wildsouth.org X 1999 NC We inspire people to enjoy, value and protect the wild character and natural legacy of the South. 10 10 13 618 0 0 175204 242349 54619 189001 33 7 0 229856 431357 0 0 107912 191370 0 12206 50288 106890 158200 298260 71656 133097 187361 324485 5116 9143 182245 315342 We inspire people to enjoy, value and protect the wild character and natural legacy of the South. false false 245037 0 189001 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 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. 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. 245037 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 13 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false AL NC TN X X Kevin Massey 8286064770 31 Cross Street Ste 227 Spruce Pine NC 28777 Kevin Massey Executive Director 60.00 X 60000 0 0 Aaron Christensen Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Forrest Frazier Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Alexia Zutz Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Rebecca Grant Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Corey Winstead Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mariano Ballon Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Kearns Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cathy Lacienski Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan Lehman Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Vivian Reinhart Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 60000 0 0 false false false 242349 242349 Forest Service Contracts 541900 189001 0 0 189001 7 0 7 431357 189001 0 7 60000 48000 9000 3000 117689 94151 17654 5884 13681 10944 2053 684 2990 0 2990 0 3624 0 3624 0 10281 7308 1761 1212 3900 3120 585 195 48475 48475 0 0 5113 2557 2556 0 Public Outreach & Education 4660 2878 551 1231 Field Supplies 26876 26839 37 0 Miscellaneous 765 765 0 0 Dues and Subscriptions 206 0 206 0 298260 245037 41017 12206 78259 150036 43767 38521 65235 135828 100 100 187361 324485 5116 9143 5116 9143 X 96492 291967 85753 23375 182245 315342 187361 324485 133097 X false false false X 0 123577 123917 53424 175204 242349 718471 0 0 123577 123917 53424 175204 242349 718471 78888 639583 11 3 5 33 7 59 0 0 718530 471564 0.89010 0.96060 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm, reviewed by the Executive Director and presented to the Executive Committe for review, proposed revisions and final approval Pt VI, Line 12c Any conflicts of interest are identified before the board votes are taken. Directors with a conflict are not permitted to vote on the matter. Pt VI, Line 15a The Executive Directors compensation is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors annually. Pt VI, Line 19 The governing documents are made available to the public upon request. Pt VI, Line 18 Form 1023 is available upon request and Forms 990 are available on the wesites of many charity watch organizations and upon request.