2025-05-26T15:14:13-04:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 471524279 CHARLES H WHARTON CONSERVATION CENTER INC % Scott Rothermel CHAR 4044024825 PO BOX 257 MADISON GA 306500257 Scott Rothermel Chairman 2025-05-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Scott Rothermel PO BOX 257 MADISON GA 306500257 383106 false X X 2014 GA Permanently protect the land and the wildlife of the upper Tallulah River watershed 9 9 0 5 0 0 171594 361314 0 0 5728 21792 0 0 177322 383106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 290 107255 51425 107255 51425 70067 331681 789953 1121634 0 0 789953 1121634 The Wharton Conservation Center honors the legacies of ecologist Dr. Charles H. Wharton and philanthropist Carol Miley by permanently preserving land and life forms in the Tallulah River watershed of the Southern Appalachians and by fostering compatible long-term scientific research and experiential education. false false 11663 0 0 LAND MANAGEMENT: continue to identify indicators for long-term monitoring and study; establish baseline parameters and collect initial baseline data using GIS photographs etc.; map trails on Wharton Center property and surrounding national forest lands; determine and implement strategies for the control of non-native invasive species with priority given to those most likely to interfere with Wharton Center mission e.g. Hemlock woolly adelgid Spiraea japonica etc.; and reintroduce native species as appropriate and with advice from a scientific advisory panel. 7984 0 0 LAND CONSERVATION: continue to inform key stakeholders of the terms and limits of the conservation easement held by The Conservation Fund TCF; create and update a frequently asked questions FAQs fact sheet; arrange for periodic site visits by TCF to insure compliance with the terms of the conservation easement; inventory land conservation tools to conserve the Tallulah River watershed and encourage their use; prioritize land conservation projects in the watershed and determine ways to promote then; and continue to seek opportunities to acquire additional land in the watershed to augment the mission of the Charles H. Wharton Conservation Center. 7984 0 0 RESEARCH: continue to identify research institutions with whom to collaborate and establish relationships with each; engage a scientific advisory panel including members from collaborating institutions to establish protocols for appropriate research including limits and prohibitions and to review requests to conduct research on the Wharton Center; develop and maintain on-site support facilities laboratories library equipment weather station etc. for researchers; promote interdisciplinary and collaborative research at the Wharton Center that focuses on ecosystem and natural communities; and promote publication of research results in both scientific journals and non-academic outlets 3947 0 0 LEGACIES: continue to honor the contributions of Mrs. Carol Miley e.g. scholarship program; support Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library caretakers of Dr. Whartons journals research papers etc. and inform researchers educators of their availability; and support the preparation and publication of a history of Dr. Whartons career. Expenses $8,370 3947 0 0 EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION: continue to identify educational institutions with whom to collaborate and engage an Educational Advisory Panel; inventory compatible educational programs in the area and ways to support them; investigate trail linkages ex. Appalachian Trail Bartram Trail and how the Wharton Center might serve as a base camp; and offer on and offsite programs led by Wharton Center. 3947 0 0 ADVOCACY: continue to explore the concept of a "Retreat Center" that will promote the development of the "big ideas" that Dr. Wharton was known for; initiate the training of land conservation advocates in the Southern Appalachians; and provide seed money or grants for advocacy retreats. 11841 0 0 39472 true true false false false false false false false false 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 0 0 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false 9 9 true false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false X Jerry L McCollum 4044024825 PO BOX 257 MADISON GA 306500257 X Scott Rothermel Chair 0.00 8.00 X X 0 0 0 Sam Kaywood Vice Chair 0.00 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Hans Neuhauser Secretary 0.00 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Jerry McCollum Treasurer 0.00 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Ernest Edward Taylor Immediate Past Chair 0.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 Tonya Boniatibus Director 0.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 Betty Richter Director 0.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 Betsie Rothermel Director 0.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jon Tonge Director 0.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 361314 0 361314 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21792 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 383106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1250 560 400 290 0 0 0 0 1245 0 1245 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 473 0 473 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 458 368 90 0 4849 3879 970 0 0 0 0 0 38376 30701 7675 0 726 726 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4048 3238 810 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51425 39472 11663 290 0 0 0 0 0 0 239190 197459 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 550763 0 550763 550763 0 373412 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 789953 1121634 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 787438 1121134 2515 500 789953 1121634 789953 1121634 331681 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 7455 86200 56200 171594 383106 704555 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7455 86200 56200 171594 383106 704555 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 704555 805 901 559 5728 21792 29785 0 0 0 0 0 0 805 901 559 5728 21792 29785 0 0 0 0 0 0 225 0 1660 0 0 1885 8485 87101 58419 177322 404898 736225 0.957 0.9736 0.0405 0.0111 X Part III - Line 12 | Year:, Amount:, Description:| 2020, 225.0000, Program service revenue| 2022, 1660Program service revenue| RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 408300 408300 126203 126203 16260 16260 550763 Part VI, Line 2 Scott Rothermel Chair and Betsie Rothermel Director are married. Part VI, Line 11a The process used to review Form 990 was discussions between the Treasurer and the Chairman of the Board and then between Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee. Part VI, Line 12c The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually at a meeting of the Board of Directors. Part VI, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.