Society for Wilderness Stewardship
The mission of the society for wilderness stewardship is to advance the profession of wilderness stewardship to ensure the life-sustaining benefits of wilderness. As a member-based organization, we …
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The Society for Wilderness Stewardship helps manage wilderness areas across the country and keeps the wilderness community connected.
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Mission
The mission of the society for wilderness stewardship is to advance the profession of wilderness stewardship to ensure the life-sustaining benefits of wilderness. As a member-based organization, we seek to include a diversity of people dedicated to wilderness stewardship, including managers, scientists, educators, volunteers and non-government conservation staff members.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Society for Wilderness Stewardship has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySociety for Wilderness Stewardship is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Missoula, MT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 202591129. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Society for Wilderness Stewardship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 202591129. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Society for Wilderness Stewardship has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Society for Wilderness Stewardship is located in Missoula, MT, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Society for Wilderness Stewardship has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Society for Wilderness Stewardship is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Society for Wilderness Stewardship. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Society for Wilderness Stewardship holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Society for Wilderness Stewardship helps manage wilderness areas across the country and keeps the wilderness community connected. Society for Wilderness Stewardship is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Society for Wilderness Stewardship are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Society for Wilderness Stewardship is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202591129, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Guest column: The best approach to wilderness: Leave it alone - bendbulletin.com
Ensuring Access on the Idaho Centennial Trail in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness - National Forest Foundation
Celebrating the 2025 Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers awardees - US Forest Service (.gov)
COMMENTARY: Keeping the wild in wilderness - Adirondack Explorer
BobFest to Celebrate Wild Places, Wilderness Stewardship - Flathead Beacon
Saguaro National Park Team Receives National Wilderness Stewardship Awards - National Park Service (.gov)
2025 Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Awards - National Park Service (.gov)
Everglades National Park Announces All-New Wilderness Stewardship Plan - National Parks Traveler
2023 Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Award Recipients - National Park Service (.gov)
2022 Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Award Recipients - National Park Service (.gov)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 28 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2005
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Society for Wilderness Stewardship
- What is Society for Wilderness Stewardship?
- Society for Wilderness Stewardship is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Missoula, United States. The Society for Wilderness Stewardship helps manage wilderness areas across the country and keeps the wilderness community connected.
- When was Society for Wilderness Stewardship founded?
- Society for Wilderness Stewardship was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Society for Wilderness Stewardship?
- Heather Macslarrow serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Society for Wilderness Stewardship located?
- Headquartered in Missoula, MT, United States.
- What is Society for Wilderness Stewardship's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Society for Wilderness Stewardship trustworthy?
- Society for Wilderness Stewardship has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Society for Wilderness Stewardship's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 202591129.
- What is Society for Wilderness Stewardship's website?
- http://www.wildernessstewardship.org