Civic Intelligence

George Wright Society

EIN 38-2360876 • 501(c)3 • Hancock, MI

Profile

The GWS advances the natural and cultural heritage values of parks, protected/conserved areas, cultural sites, and other forms of place-based conservation. The GWS promotes professional research and resource stewardship across natural and and cultural disciplines, provides avenues of communication, and encourages public policies that embrace these values.

PO Box 65Hancock, MI 49930-0065

www.georgewrightsociety.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

40th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

8th percentile

-47%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-16%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-43%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets40th percentile

Assets

Down

$521,647

Down $101,819 (-16%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,841

Down $24,092 (-93%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$519,806

Down $77,727 (-13%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue47th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Down

$165,582

Down $125,236 (-43%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$243,309

Down $14,713 (-5.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$77,727

Down $110,523 (-337%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $434,533Liabilities 2011: $1,290Net Assets 2011: $433,2432011Assets 2012: $360,697Liabilities 2012: $1,804Net Assets 2012: $358,8932012Assets 2013: $354,091Liabilities 2013: $1,722Net Assets 2013: $352,3692013Assets 2014: $336,874Liabilities 2014: $2,356Net Assets 2014: $334,5182014Assets 2015: $382,387Liabilities 2015: $3,375Net Assets 2015: $379,0122015Assets 2016: $263,641Liabilities 2016: $5,597Net Assets 2016: $258,0442016Assets 2017: $189,973Liabilities 2017: $14,228Net Assets 2017: $175,7452017Assets 2018: $117,639Liabilities 2018: $3592018Assets 2019: $143,773Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $641,769Liabilities 2020: $1,093Net Assets 2020: $640,6762020Assets 2021: $759,796Liabilities 2021: $2,786Net Assets 2021: $757,0102021Assets 2022: $592,367Liabilities 2022: $27,630Net Assets 2022: $564,7372022Assets 2023: $623,466Liabilities 2023: $25,933Net Assets 2023: $597,5332023Assets 2024: $521,647Liabilities 2024: $1,841Net Assets 2024: $519,8062024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$521,647
Liabilities$1,841
Net Assets$519,806
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $559,559Expenses 2011: $424,918Net Income 2011: $134,6412011Revenue 2012: $140,346Expenses 2012: $207,778Net Income 2012: -$67,4322012Revenue 2013: $338,841Expenses 2013: $345,295Net Income 2013: -$6,4542013Revenue 2014: $362,862Expenses 2014: $381,687Net Income 2014: -$18,8252014Revenue 2015: $608,752Expenses 2015: $564,243Net Income 2015: $44,5092015Revenue 2016: $188,020Expenses 2016: $308,987Net Income 2016: -$120,9672016Revenue 2017: $406,377Expenses 2017: $489,396Net Income 2017: -$83,0192017Revenue 2018: $99,983Expenses 2018: $157,702Net Income 2018: -$57,7192018Revenue 2019: $96,865Expenses 2019: $71,533Net Income 2019: $25,3322019Revenue 2020: $611,918Expenses 2020: $115,048Net Income 2020: $496,8702020Revenue 2021: $291,027Expenses 2021: $174,693Net Income 2021: $116,3342021Revenue 2022: $29,193Expenses 2022: $221,466Net Income 2022: -$192,2732022Revenue 2023: $290,818Expenses 2023: $258,022Net Income 2023: $32,7962023Revenue 2024: $165,582Expenses 2024: $243,309Net Income 2024: -$77,7272024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$165,582
Expenses$243,309
Net Income-$77,727
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$521,647
Liabilities
$1,841
Net assets
$519,806
Revenue
$165,582
Expenses
$243,309
Net income
-$77,727
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.22$0.02$5.20$1.66$2.43$0.78
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.23$0.26$5.98$2.91$2.58$0.33
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.92$0.28$5.65$0.29$2.21$1.92
2021Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$7.60$0.03$7.57$2.91$1.75$1.16
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.42$0.01$6.41$6.12$1.15$4.97
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.44$0.00$0.97$0.72$0.25
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.18$0.00$1.00$1.58$0.58
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.90$0.14$1.76$4.06$4.89$0.83
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.64$0.06$2.58$1.88$3.09$1.21
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.82$0.03$3.79$6.09$5.64$0.45
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.37$0.02$3.35$3.63$3.82$0.19
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.54$0.02$3.52$3.39$3.45$0.06
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.61$0.02$3.59$1.40$2.08$0.67
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.35$0.01$4.33$5.60$4.25$1.35
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
Jul 22, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$165,582
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The GWS advances the scientific and heritage values of parks, protected/conserved areas, cultural sites, and other forms of place-based conservation. The GWS promotes professional research and resource stewardship across natural and and cultural disciplines, provides avenues of communication, and encourages public policies that embrace these values.

The GWS advances the scientific and heritage values of parks, protected/conserved areas, cultural sites, and other forms of place-based conservation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$371,830$452,591▲ $80,761
Accounts Receivable$203,123$52,116▼ $151,007
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$48,513$16,940▼ $31,573
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0--
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0--
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0--
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0--
Receivables From Officers Etc$0--
Investments Other Securities$0--
Investments Program Related$0--
Intangible Assets$0--
Inventories for Sale or Use$0--
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0--
Total Assets$623,466$521,647▼ $101,819
Other Assets Total$0--
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,556$1,604▲ $48
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$24,377$237▼ $24,140
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$25,933$1,841▼ $24,092
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$545,419$488,465▼ $56,954
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$52,114$31,341▼ $20,773
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$597,533$519,806▼ $77,727
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$623,466$521,647▼ $101,819
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David W ReynoldsPresident
Alan SpearsVice President
Akiebia HicksDirector
Anthony FiorilloDirector
Ashley D'AntonioDirector
Cait HenryDirector
Jennifer ThomsenDirector
Linda MazzuDirector
Mariam Kenza AliDirector
Michael WaltonDirector
Michelle BowdenDirector
Niquole EstersDirector
David HarmonExecutive Director
Emily Dekker-FialaAdministrative Coordinator
Lara JacobsSecretary
Fred HerlingTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$70,797
Program Service Revenue
$12,869
Investment Income
$81,916
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$34,631
Change in Net Assets
$-77,727

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$165,582
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$165,582
Total Revenue per Form 990
$165,582
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$165,315
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$77,994
Total Fundraising Expense$2,115
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$111,095$0$0$111,095
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$52,826$21,130$1,509$75,465
Office Expenses$9,019$3,608$258$12,885
Fees for Services Accounting$3,417$1,367$98$4,882
Occupancy$2,121$848$61$3,030
Pension Plan Contributions$1,770$708$51$2,529
Insurance$1,200$480$34$1,714
Information Technology$1,148$459$33$1,640
Other Expenses$840$336$24$1,200
Total Functional Expenses$211,587$29,607$2,115$243,309

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$243,309
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$243,309
Total Expenses per Form 990$243,309
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Other Expense Adjustments$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0--
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0--
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“The organization has individual and institutional members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The members elect four members of the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“The members must approve any changes to the organization's By-Laws.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Board is provided with a copy of the 990 and given time to review and question it before submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The Board is required to affirm annually their compliance with our COI policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization made the 990 and accompanying schedules available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
George Wright Society
EIN
38-2360876
Phone
9064879722
Address
PO Box 65, Hancock, MI 49930-0065

Signing Officer

Name
Fred Herling
Title
President
Phone
9064879722
Signed
2025-07-22

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Fred Herling
Formed
1980
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
2
Volunteers
24
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Total current liabilities (payroll).”

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