Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards
Only null% goes to programs
Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Asheville, North Carolina, registered in 2015, with $1,216,976 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
225 E Chestnut St Ste 001, Asheville, NC, 28801 EIN 47-2407669 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.2M
▲ 17.7% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.2M
Net assets
$210K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards: 2 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 225 E Chestnut St Ste 001, Asheville, NC, 28801
- City
- Asheville
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Beautification
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $419K (FY2014) to $1.2M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $151KNet assets $210K
Operating margin
2.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$361K
Total liabilities
$151K
Net assets
$210K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,216,976▲17.7% | $1,193,208▲15.6% | $210,024▲12.8% | $360,918▲36.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,034,257▼16.4% | $1,031,898▼8.5% | $186,256▲1.3% | $264,775▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,236,805▲15.9% | $1,128,261▲8.2% | $183,897▲144% | $252,577▲87.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,067,088▲9.7% | $1,043,097▲12.6% | $75,353▲46.7% | $134,823▼30.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $972,676▲4.0% | $926,471▼9.2% | $51,362▲896% | $193,183▲89.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $935,536▼11.0% | $1,019,904▼5.9% | $5,157▼94.2% | $101,805▼49.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,050,975▲18.5% | $1,083,861▲29.3% | $89,525▼26.9% | $200,336▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $887,156▲39.2% | $838,394▲31.4% | $122,411▲66.2% | $190,851▲37.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $637,183▲52.0% | $638,287▲85.3% | $73,649▼1.5% | $138,649▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $419,263 | $344,510 | $74,753 | $122,825 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.2M total
22 grants to Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Enhancing the environment | 2024 | $75,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,398 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2020 | $22,159 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $5,050 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $5,050 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2019 | $17,876 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $5,350 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2018 | $84,560 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $10,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2017 | $84,723 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2017 | $25,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2017 | $15,031 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $11,100 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation project | 2016 | $125,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-2407669, based in Asheville, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards's EIN?
- Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-2407669.
- How much revenue does Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards report?
- Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards reported $1,216,976 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards have?
- CharityIndex grades Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (EIN 47-2407669) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.