2026-08-04T06:16:01-07:00 2025-09-30 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2024-10-01 472407669 Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards SOUT 8287851517 225 E Chestnut Street Asheville NC 28801 Paul Dickens Board Chair 8287851517 2026-07-14 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2026-08-04 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Paul Dickens 225 E Chestnut St Asheville NC 28801 2019905 false X www.wildernessstewards.org X 2014 NC SAWS exists to set standards of excellence that inspire, connect, and equip people to steward wild landscapes. 12 12 38 220 0 0 224067 314853 991046 1699011 1863 3714 2327 1216976 2019905 70125 0 0 884673 1422641 0 10088 238410 293119 1193208 1715760 23768 304145 360918 771664 150894 257495 210024 514169 SAWS sets standards of excellence that inspire, connect, and equip people to steward wild public lands. SAWS provides trail maintenance, restoration, construction, ranger patrols, and disaster recovery in remote and wilderness areas; offers technical training in stewardship and crosscut saw use; and engages communities, volunteers, and the public in transformational conservation and education efforts. false false 1381456 0 1699017 As we reflect on 2025, we are filled with gratitude for a year of resilience, service, and impact. Despite the challenges brought by Hurricane Helene, SAWS staff stepped up to support communities across the region while continuing to steward some of the Southeasts most treasured public lands. We are especially grateful for the steadfast partnership of the U.S. Forest Service and other collaborators who helped make this work possible. In the wake of the storm, our crews assisted with recovery efforts before returning to the backcountry to advance our conservation mission. Through difficult conditions and extensive trail damage, our team remained committed to restoring access, protecting natural resources, and serving public lands with dedication and care. 2025 was also the largest field season in SAWS history, with more than 50,000 stewardship hours completed, 35 new jobs created, over 100 miles of trail maintained, and work carried out across 31 wilderness and wild areas in six states. A new multi-year Hurricane Helene recovery partnership will help us expand year-round conservation careers, providing greater stability, benefits, and opportunities for the next generation of public lands stewards. Organization Wide Programmatic Work by the Numbers: 51,267 Stewardship Hours 35 New Job Created 121 Crosscut Saw Certification Awarded 31 Wilderness Areas Supported 13 Training Events 27 Volunteer Events 9 Community Outreach Events 306,113 Trail Corridor Feet Brushed 14,822 Tread Feet Maintained 5,960 New Trail Feet Constructed 2,218 Downed Trees Removed 3,123 Public Visitor Contacts 331 Drains Installed and Maintained 330 Rock and Log Steps Installed 1,561 Cribbing Wall Feet Installed May 2025 Wilderness Skills Institute by the Numbers: 26 Wilderness First Aid Certifications 33 Crosscut Certifications 268 Total Participants 62 New Participants 4 National Forests, 8 Ranger Districts, 8 Partner Orgs, 12 Volunteer Orgs Represented 1381456 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true false 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 true 3 0 true 38 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false TN VA NC TN VA X X Tracy Harrell 6789775140 225 E Chestnut Street Ste 001 Asheville NC 28801 Kaitlin de Varona Executive Director 40.00 X 64618 0 32545 Tracy Harrell Finance Director 40.00 X 52570 0 6244 Rebekah Morrisson Program Director 40.00 X 54979 0 7017 Paul Dickens Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Chris Sporl Chair to Nov 2024 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lornett Vestal Vice-Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Nealon DeVore Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Bart Hawley Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Aliya Naim Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Anya Boyko Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Josh Burt Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Aubree Pierce Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Lena Snyder Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Olive Toran Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Delie Wilkins Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 172167 0 45806 false false false 10000 304853 6329 314853 Government Contracts 541900 1511332 0 0 Program Revenue 541900 187679 0 0 1699011 3714 0 3714 Other Income 999999 2327 0 0 2327 2327 2019905 1699011 0 6041 230672 179924 50748 0 1043043 930859 112184 0 51314 40025 11289 0 97612 76137 21475 0 7100 0 7100 0 15027 0 15027 0 21569 0 21569 0 1861 0 0 1861 6083 1189 4894 0 10660 5330 5330 0 25992 0 25992 0 106366 81717 24649 0 12353 0 7412 4941 5464 5464 0 0 27750 13194 14556 0 Program Services and Supplies 44453 44453 0 0 Miscellaneous Expense 2112 0 1991 121 In Kind Goods Utilized 6329 3164 0 3165 1715760 1381456 324216 10088 90340 190806 128488 85513 4500 314523 135763 49124 409 218618 88706 129912 1827 1377 360918 771664 79972 157258 60940 9982 13695 86542 150894 257495 X 188148 513715 21876 454 210024 514169 360918 771664 304145 X false true X true false X 0 167394 133068 135487 224067 314853 974869 0 0 167394 133068 135487 224067 314853 974869 232131 742738 1863 3714 5577 0 4670 38 9733 2327 16768 997214 5577817 0.74480 0.69860 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Other Income 2020: 4670. 2021: 38. 2022: 9733. 2024: 2327. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 218618 88706 129912 129912 Security Deposits 1377 1377 X 2019905 2019905 2019905 1715760 1715760 1715760 Pt X, Line 2 SAWS is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Code, however, income from certain activities not related to the organizations tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The organization had no income from unrelated business activities in the year ended September 30, 2025 and was, therefore, not required to file Federal Form 990-T (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return). The organization believes that it has appropriate support for all tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by independent accountants, reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval. Pt VI, Line 12c Enforced as necessary. Any Board member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the Board and abstains from voting on the issue. Pt VI, Line 18 Form 990 is posted on the organizations website. In addition, We are happy to discuss our organization, the 990, and our work with you. Please reach out at saws@wildernessstewards.org to connect with our team! Form 1023 is available upon request. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements are available upon request.