Civic Intelligence

Wild South

EIN 56-2173810 • 501(c)3 • Spruce Pine, NC

Profile

We inspire people to enjoy, value and protect the wild character and natural legacy of the South.

31 Cross StreetSpruce Pine, NC 28777

www.wildsouth.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

82nd percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$48,665

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 36.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

90th percentile

73%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

88%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Up

$324,485

Up $137,124 (+73%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$9,143

Up $4,027 (+79%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$315,342

Up $133,097 (+73%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$431,357

Up $201,501 (+88%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$298,260

Up $140,060 (+89%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$133,097

Up $61,441 (+86%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $285,849Liabilities 2010: $16,425Net Assets 2010: $269,4242010Assets 2011: $229,551Liabilities 2011: $16,102Net Assets 2011: $213,4492011Assets 2012: $238,276Liabilities 2012: $12,915Net Assets 2012: $225,3612012Assets 2013: $302,083Liabilities 2013: $11,990Net Assets 2013: $290,0932013Assets 2014: $235,357Liabilities 2014: $37,161Net Assets 2014: $198,1962014Assets 2015: $119,835Liabilities 2015: $37,647Net Assets 2015: $82,1882015Assets 2016: $53,916Liabilities 2016: $21,713Net Assets 2016: $32,2032016Assets 2017: $143,102Liabilities 2017: $17,381Net Assets 2017: $125,7212017Assets 2018: $150,037Liabilities 2018: $17,834Net Assets 2018: $132,2032018Assets 2019: $162,345Liabilities 2019: $15,207Net Assets 2019: $147,1382019Assets 2020: $144,032Liabilities 2020: $40,208Net Assets 2020: $103,8242020Assets 2021: $137,741Liabilities 2021: $18,279Net Assets 2021: $119,4622021Assets 2022: $117,489Liabilities 2022: $6,900Net Assets 2022: $110,5892022Assets 2023: $187,361Liabilities 2023: $5,116Net Assets 2023: $182,2452023Assets 2024: $324,485Liabilities 2024: $9,143Net Assets 2024: $315,3422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$324,485
Liabilities$9,143
Net Assets$315,342
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $352,6632010Expenses 2011: $385,8432011Expenses 2012: $472,9362012Revenue 2013: $537,583Expenses 2013: $472,851Net Income 2013: $64,7322013Revenue 2014: $627,581Expenses 2014: $705,466Net Income 2014: -$77,8852014Revenue 2015: $593,271Expenses 2015: $723,412Net Income 2015: -$130,1412015Revenue 2016: $448,422Expenses 2016: $498,691Net Income 2016: -$50,2692016Revenue 2017: $336,777Expenses 2017: $242,460Net Income 2017: $94,3172017Revenue 2018: $313,786Expenses 2018: $307,304Net Income 2018: $6,4822018Revenue 2019: $271,172Expenses 2019: $256,237Net Income 2019: $14,9352019Revenue 2020: $200,702Expenses 2020: $244,016Net Income 2020: -$43,3142020Revenue 2021: $196,413Expenses 2021: $180,775Net Income 2021: $15,6382021Revenue 2022: $133,098Expenses 2022: $141,971Net Income 2022: -$8,8732022Revenue 2023: $229,856Expenses 2023: $158,200Net Income 2023: $71,6562023Revenue 2024: $431,357Expenses 2024: $298,260Net Income 2024: $133,0972024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$431,357
Expenses$298,260
Net Income$133,097
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$324,485
Liabilities
$9,143
Net assets
$315,342
Revenue
$431,357
Expenses
$298,260
Net income
$133,097
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.24$0.09$3.15$4.31$2.98$1.33
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.87$0.05$1.82$2.30$1.58$0.72
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.07$1.11$1.33$1.42$0.09
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.38$0.18$1.19$1.96$1.81$0.16
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.44$0.40$1.04$2.01$2.44$0.43
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.62$0.15$1.47$2.71$2.56$0.15
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.50$0.18$1.32$3.14$3.07$0.06
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.43$0.17$1.26$3.37$2.42$0.94
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.54$0.22$0.32$4.48$4.99$0.50
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.38$0.82$5.93$7.23$1.30
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.35$0.37$1.98$6.28$7.05$0.78
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.02$0.12$2.90$5.38$4.73$0.65
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.38$0.13$2.25$4.73
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.30$0.16$2.13$3.86
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.86$0.16$2.69$3.53
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$431,357
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We inspire people to enjoy, value and protect the wild character and natural legacy of the South.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$78,259$150,036▲ $71,777
Accounts Receivable$65,235$135,828▲ $70,593
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$43,767$38,521▼ $5,246
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$100$100→ $0
Total Assets$187,361$324,485▲ $137,124
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,116$9,143▲ $4,027
Total Liabilities$5,116$9,143▲ $4,027
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$96,492$291,967▲ $195,475
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$85,753$23,375▼ $62,378
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$182,245$315,342▲ $133,097
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$187,361$324,485▲ $137,124
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kevin MasseyExecutive DirectorFT$60,000$60,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Aaron ChristensenVice President
Cathy LacienskiMember
Corey WinsteadMember
Jonathan LehmanMember
Mariano BallonMember
Rebecca GrantMember
Tim KearnsMember
Vivian ReinhartMember
Alexia ZutzSecretary
Forrest FrazierTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$242,349
Program Service Revenue
$189,001
Investment Income
$7
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$242,349
Change in Net Assets
$133,097
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$191,370
Other Expenses$106,890
Total Fundraising Expense$12,206
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$94,151$17,654$5,884$117,689
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$48,000$9,000$3,000$60,000
Travel$48,475$0$0$48,475
Payroll Taxes$10,944$2,053$684$13,681
Office Expenses$7,308$1,761$1,212$10,281
Insurance$2,557$2,556$0$5,113
Occupancy$3,120$585$195$3,900
Fees for Services Other$0$3,624$0$3,624
Fees for Services Accounting$0$2,990$0$2,990
Other Expenses$0$206$0$206
Total Functional Expenses$245,037$41,017$12,206$298,260
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wild South
EIN
56-2173810
Phone
8282582667
Address
31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Signing Officer

Name
Kevin Massey
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8282582667
Signed
2025-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kevin Massey
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
13
Volunteers
618

Preparer

Firm
Corliss & Solomon Pllc
Address
242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Preparer
Todd Oldenburg
Phone
8282360206
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm, reviewed by the Executive Director and presented to the Executive Committe for review, proposed revisions and final approval”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Any conflicts of interest are identified before the board votes are taken. Directors with a conflict are not permitted to vote on the matter.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Executive Directors compensation is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors annually.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 18

“Form 1023 is available upon request and Forms 990 are available on the wesites of many charity watch organizations and upon request.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Any conflicts of interest are identified before the board votes are taken. Directors with a conflict are not permitted to vote on the matter.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Executive Directors compensation is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The governing documents are made available to the public upon request.
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