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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0523780

WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY

Tax-exempt · NITRO, WV 25143

Financials

$195K$270K2023$278K$252K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$278,254$251,723$26,531$1,626,446$9,284$1,617,162
December 31, 2023990$194,514$270,074-$75,560$1,569,717$2,900$1,566,817
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$185,872
Membership dues
$52,215
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$92,197
Net gain from sales of assets
$4,648
Other revenue
$185

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$29,015
Other salaries and wages
$111,968
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$122,447
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$275
Accounting fees
$3,200
Occupancy
$1,430
Travel
$6,563
Program services (functional)
$178,730
Management and general (functional)
$72,993

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,569,717
Total assets, end of year
$1,626,446
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,284
Net assets, end of year
$1,617,162
Gross receipts
$278,254
Employees
3
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1970
State of legal domicile
WV

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 / weekCompensation
Marilyn ShoenfeldPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Luanne McGovernSenior Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
John McFerrinSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
George HackTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Larry ThomasPast President
Trustee or director
15$0
Rick WebbDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Hugh RogersDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Susan Rogers RosenblumDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jackie BurnsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Randy KeslingDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Buff RodmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Patricia GundrumDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Cynthia EllisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Andrew YoungDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Randy KeslingDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jackie BurnsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Susan Rogers RosenblumDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Buff RodmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Andrew YoungDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Cynthia EllisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Patricia GundrumDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Larry ThomasPast President
Trustee or director
15$0
Rick WebbDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Hugh RogersDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Luanne McGovernSenior Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Marilyn ShoenfeldPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
George HackTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
John McFerrinSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2102 21ST ST, NITRO, WV 25143-1726
In care of
% GEORGE HACK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Marilyn Shoenfeld, PO Box 306, Charleston, WV 253210306
Signed the 990
GEORGE HACK, Treasurer
Phone
(304) 545-6817
Return prepared by
Susan Graves CPA Tax & Accounting

Mission

Promotes, encourages and works for the conservation and appreciation of the natural resources of West Virginia

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Promoting awareness of environmental issues in West Virginia
    Expenses $112,806
  • Publication of hiking guide to the Monogahela National Forest and monthly newsletter known as the Highlands Voice
    Expenses $56,699
  • Advocating environmental protection in conjunction with the grassroots organizations and state legislation
    Expenses $9,225

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
55-0523780
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1980
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,626,446
Income (IRS master file)
$278,254

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$278,254$251,723$1,626,446IRS
990December 2023$194,514$270,074$1,569,717XML
990December 2022$118,473$192,296$1,612,332IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 55-0523780).

Questions about WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY

What is the EIN of WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY is 55-0523780.
Is WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
Are donations to WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY 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 WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY 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 WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY 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 WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Marilyn Shoenfeld.
Who are the officers and directors of WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $278,254, expenses of $251,723 and total assets of $1,626,446 at year end.

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