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Nonprofit · EIN 20-2591129

SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP

Also known as SOCIETY FOR WIL, Society for Wilderness Stewardship

Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59808

Financials

$1.5M$1.5M2023$1.9M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,871,196$1,814,697$56,499$412,336$246,526$165,810
December 31, 2023990$1,474,531$1,469,376$5,155$365,529$255,849$109,680
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,720
Program service revenue
$1,863,416
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$60
Other revenue
$60

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$113,600
Other salaries and wages
$1,275,186
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,646,777
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$20,887
Travel
$35,399
Program services (functional)
$1,787,887
Management and general (functional)
$26,810

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$365,529
Total assets, end of year
$412,336
Total liabilities, end of year
$246,526
Net assets, end of year
$165,810
Net assets without donor restrictions
$165,810
Gross receipts
$1,871,196
Employees
31
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
HEATHER MACSLARROWEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$110,000$3,600
NANCY TAYLORCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
LEAH ZAMESNIKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SANDY SKRIENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
HEATHER MACSLARROWEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$100,833$3,600
NANCY TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LEAH ZAMESNIKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SANDY SKRIENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 17272, MISSOULA, MT 59808-7272
In care of
% C LEE LAMBERT EX DIR
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
PO Box 7576, Missoula MT 59807
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HEATHER MACSLARROW, PO BOX 17272, MISSOULA, MT 598087272
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Roger Semler, PO Box 7576, Missoula MT 59807
Signed the 990
HEATHER MACSLARROW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(970) 761-9453
Return prepared by
PINION LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP, SCIENCE, AND EDUCATION TO ENSURE THE LIFE-SUSTAINING BENEFITS OF WILDERNESS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE SOCIETY ADVANCES THE PROFESSION OF WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP THROUGH SCIENCE AND EDUCATION. THE SOCIETY'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:- PROFESSIONALIZE THE DISCIPLINE OF WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING. - IMPROVE THE PRACTICE OF WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP BY FOSTERING DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY, AND APPLICATION OF STATE-OF-THE-ART SCIENCE AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. - BUILD THE CAPACITY OF AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM THROUGH COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS. - INCREASE THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO ENSURE AN ENDURING RESOURCE OF WILDERNESS FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. - ADVANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT OF THE LIFE-SUSTAINING BENEFITS OF WILDERNESS. - ENGAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF WILDERNESS STEWARDS BY SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENTIAL, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $1,787,887 · revenue $1,863,476

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-2591129
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$412,336
Income (IRS master file)
$1,871,196

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,871,196$1,814,697$412,336IRS
990December 2023$1,474,531$1,469,376$365,529XML
990December 2022$574,315$621,172$220,735IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Roger Semler
September 30, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2591129).

Questions about SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP

What is the EIN of SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP is 20-2591129.
Is SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HEATHER MACSLARROW.
Who are the officers and directors of SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,000 (HEATHER MACSLARROW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,871,196, expenses of $1,814,697 and total assets of $412,336 at year end.

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