2026-05-22T14:14:34-04:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 471524279 CHARLES H WHARTON CONSERVATION CENTER INC CHAR 4044024825 PO BOX 257 MADISON GA 306500257 Jerry McCollum Treasurer 4044054825 2026-05-25 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Scott Rothermel PO BOX 257 MADISON GA 306500257 33932 false X X 2014 GA Permanently protect the land and the wildlife of the upper Tallulah River watershed 9 9 0 0 0 0 361314 5785 0 200 21792 27947 0 0 383106 33932 0 28000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51425 24039 51425 52039 331681 -18107 1121634 1122121 0 0 1121634 1122121 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 13549 0 0 LAND MANAGEMENT: We will identify indicators for long-term monitoring and study establish baseline parameters and collect initial baseline data using GIS photographs etc. We will map trails on Wharton Center property and surrounding national forest lands. We will determine and implement strategies for controlling non-native invasive species prioritizing those most likely to interfere with Wharton Centers mission e.g. Hemlock woolly adelgid Spiraea japonica etc. Additionally we will reintroduce native species as appropriate guided by a scientific advisory panel. 9033 0 0 LAND CONSERVATION: Inform stakeholders about the terms and limits of the conservation easement held by The Conservation Fund TCF; create and update an FAQs fact sheet; arrange periodic site visits by TCF to ensure compliance with the easement terms; inventory land conservation tools for the Tallulah River watershed and promote their use; prioritize conservation projects in the watershed and explore promotion methods 9033 0 200 Research: Identify research institutions for collaboration engage a scientific advisory panel including members from collaborating institutions to establish research protocols develop on-site support facilities for researchers promote interdisciplinary research focusing on ecosystems and natural communities at the Wharton Center and encourage publication of research results in scientific journals and non-academic outlets. 4516 0 485 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. 4516 0 0 EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION: Continue identifying educational institutions for collaboration engaging an Educational Advisory Panel. Inventory compatible programs explore trail linkages e.g. Appalachian Trail Bartram Trail for Wharton Center as a base camp. Provide on and offsite programs led by Wharton Center. 4516 0 0 ADVOCACY: We aim to develop a Retreat Center to foster Dr. Whartons visionary ideas train land conservation advocates in the Southern Appalachians and offer funding for advocacy retreats. 13548 0 485 45163 true false 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 true 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 Betty Richter 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 Terry Tatum 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 5785 0 5785 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 27547 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 400 0 0 0 400 400 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 33932 0 0 0 28000 28000 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 1580 0 1580 0 499 0 499 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6386 5885 501 0 934 934 0 0 0 0 0 0 13942 10344 3598 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 698 0 698 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52039 45163 6876 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 197459 161937 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 550763 0 550763 550763 373412 409421 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1121634 1122121 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 1121134 1122121 500 0 1121634 1122121 1121634 1122121 -18107 19758 0 -1164 0 0 X false false X 86200 56200 171594 383106 5785 702885 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 86200 56200 171594 383106 5785 702885 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 702885 901 559 5728 21792 0 28980 0 0 0 0 0 0 901 559 5728 21792 0 28980 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87101 56759 177322 404898 5785 731865 0.9604 0.9570 0.0396 0.0405 X 408300 408300 126203 126203 16260 16260 8500 8500 0 550763 false The Orianne Society 11 Old Fruit Stand Lane Tiger GA 30576 262444068 501(c)(3) 25000 0 Partnership to maintain lands and facilities at Wharton Conservation Center in 2025 in furtherance of our mission 1 0 Part VI, Line 2 Scott Rothermel Chair and Betsie Rothermel Director are married. 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.