Nonprofit · EIN 58-0676737
GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
Tax-exempt · COVINGTON, GA 30014
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,909,448 | $1,647,764 | $261,684 | $3,382,835 | $224,814 | $3,158,021 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,033,219 | $1,176,711 | -$143,492 | $3,121,654 | $225,318 | $2,896,336 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $987,792 | $1,095,104 | -$107,312 | $3,183,404 | $143,576 | $3,039,828 |
| September 30, 2022 | 990 | $1,071,965 | $1,057,227 | $14,738 | $3,242,464 | $95,324 | $3,147,140 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,356,415
- of which government grants
- $403,349
- Membership dues
- $155,867
- Program service revenue
- $245,131
- Investment income
- $8,954
- Net rental income
- -$429
- Net income from fundraising events
- $292,860
- Other revenue
- $298,948
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $99,300
- Other salaries and wages
- $477,325
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $621,325
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $41,003
- Occupancy
- $49,055
- Travel
- $41,658
- Depreciation
- $43,642
- Program services (functional)
- $1,530,842
- Management and general (functional)
- $76,362
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,560
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,121,654
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,382,835
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $224,814
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,158,021
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,565,582
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,098,965
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $59,056
- Gross receipts
- $2,315,735
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 1936
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Worley | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $97,491 |
| Mark Berry | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Don E Chandler | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Fletcher | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jana Dyke | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin McKinstry | NWF Delegate Trustee or director, Key employee | 1 | $0 |
| Jamey Hulsey | District Director 1 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Micheal Binns | District Director 3 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robbie Payne | District Director 4 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Haire | District Director 6 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Curtis S Jenkins | District Director 7 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charlie Todd | Director District 8 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Jones | District Director 10 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joy Campbell | Director District 11 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Spud Woodward | District Director 12 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Queen | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joel Vinson | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Manley | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian K Mask Sr | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Wriigley | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Daryl Ingram | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Seth Millican | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Russ England | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Ladson | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Warnken | NWF Staff Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Worley | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $93,241 |
| Mark Berry | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Don E Chandler | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Fletcher | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jana Dyke | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin McKinstry | NWF Delegate Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jamey Hulsey | District Director 1 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Micheal Binns | District Director 3 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robbie Payne | District Director 4 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Haire | District Director 6 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Curtis S Jenkins | District Director 7 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charlie Todd | Director District 8 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Jones | District Director 10 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joy Campbell | Director District 11 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Spud Woodward | District Director 12 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Queen | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joel Vinson | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Manley | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian K Mask Sr | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Wriigley | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Daryl Ingram | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Seth Millican | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Pearson | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Russ England | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Ladson | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Warnken | NWF Staff Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Worley | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 40 | $93,241 |
| Tom Jones | District Director 10 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Berry | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Don E Chandler | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Fletcher | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jana Dyke | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin McKinstry | NWF Delegate Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jamey Hulsey | District Director 1 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Micheal Binns | District Director 3 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robbie Payne | District Director 4 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Haire | District Director 6 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Curtis S Jenkins | District Director 7 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charlie Todd | Director District 8 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joy Campbell | Director District 11 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Spud Woodward | District Director 12 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Warnken | NWF Staff Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Queen | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gordon Reynolds | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joel Vinson | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Manley | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian K Mask Sr | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Wriigley | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Young | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Daryl Ingram | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Seth Millican | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Pearson | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Russ England | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Ladson | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2022: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Worley | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $90,541 |
| Kevin McKinstry | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Berry | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joy Campbell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Don E Chandler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Berry | NWF Delegate Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| James Hulsey | District Director 1 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Micheal Binns | District Director 3 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Young | District Director 4 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Haire | District Director 6 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Curtis S Jenkins | District Director 7 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jana Dyke | District Director 9 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Jones | District Director 10 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Spud Woodward | District Director 12 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Warnken | NWF Staff Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Queen | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gordon Reynolds | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joel Vinson | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Manley | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian K Mask Sr | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Wriigley | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Young | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Daryl Ingram | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Seth Millican | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Fletcher | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Nichols | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Russ England | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Ladson | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11600 HAZELBRAND RD NE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-1059
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michael G Worley, 11600 Hazlebrand Road NE, Covington, GA 300141059
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL G WORLEY, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (770) 787-7887
- Website
- WWW.GWF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Woodrow E McNair CPA LLC
Mission
ADVOCATION AND EDUCATION ABOUT PROTECTING WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITATS.
Program accomplishments
- Mission is to educate the public to recognize conservation as a way of life and encourage intelligent management of Earth's life sustaining resources. Outreach channels include sportsmen's shows, the website, and direct information to members about conservation issues.Expenses $1,530,842 · grants $5,000 · revenue $1,909,448
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-0676737
- 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
- 1961
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D013)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,382,835
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,315,735
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,909,448 | $1,647,764 | $3,382,835 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,033,219 | $1,176,711 | $3,121,654 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $987,792 | $1,095,104 | $3,183,404 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,071,965 | $1,057,227 | $3,242,464 | XML |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | 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 58-0676737).
Questions about GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
- What is the EIN of GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION is 58-0676737.
- Is GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1961.
- Are donations to GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION 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 GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Michael G Worley.
- Who are the officers and directors of GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $97,491 (Mike Worley, President and CEO).
- How much revenue does GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,909,448, expenses of $1,647,764 and total assets of $3,382,835 at year end.
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