Civic Intelligence

Wild South

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 56-2173810

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 15, 2016

Organization Profilewww.wildsouth.org
56 Ravenscroft DriveAsheville, NC 28801

(828) 258-2667

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

13th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$70,020

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.8% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-49%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-5.5%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Down

$119,835

Down $115,522 (-49%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$82,188

Down $116,008 (-59%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$37,647

Up $486 (+1.3%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$593,271

Down $34,310 (-5.5%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$723,412

Up $17,946 (+2.5%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$130,141

Down $52,256 (-67%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2015

Assets$119,835
Liabilities$37,647
Net Assets$82,188
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2015

Revenue$593,271
Expenses$723,412
Net Income-$130,141
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$608,103
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
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$113,283$71,814▼ $41,469
Pledges and Grants Receivable$50,000--
Accounts Receivable$7,728$15,056▲ $7,328
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$40,131$12,819▼ $27,312
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$16,831$11,084▼ $5,747
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,384$8,062▲ $678
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$1,000-
Total Assets$235,357$119,835▼ $115,522
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$32,174$29,405▼ $2,769
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,987$8,242▲ $3,255
Total Liabilities$37,161$37,647▲ $486
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$153,013$90,296▼ $62,717
Unrestricted Net Assets$45,183$-8,108▼ $53,291
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$198,196$82,188▼ $116,008
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$235,357$119,835▼ $115,522

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,084$50,930$59,014
Leasehold Improvements$3,000$9,000$12,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Patrick ByingtonExecutive DirectorFT$70,020$70,020

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeff HicksPresident
Lee Hilliard Md1st Vice President
Terry Deal2nd Vice President
Mike MurdockMember
Stuart MilesMember
Tom Dudley JdMember
Tracy Davids JdMember
Val WaltonMember
Tammy Belinsky JdSecretary
Travis McdowellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$580,882
Program Service Revenue
$2,500
Investment Income
$175
Other Revenue
$9,714
All Other Contributions
$543,994
Change in Net Assets
$-130,141
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$435,330
Other Expenses$288,082
Total Fundraising Expense$97,702
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$250,033$36,150$46,516$332,699
Fees for Services Other$48,547$33,454$17,616$99,617
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$52,286$7,288$10,446$70,020
Travel$42,339$3,631$2,116$48,086
Occupancy$8,333$24,352$0$32,685
Payroll Taxes$24,449$3,552$4,610$32,611
Office Expenses$9,661$5,758$4,141$19,560
Insurance$2,432$5,356$0$7,788
Fees for Services Accounting$0$6,650$0$6,650
Information Technology$539$1,401$4,260$6,200
Depreciation Depletion$3,312$1,631$153$5,096
All Other Expenses$509$3,400$222$4,131
Conferences and Meetings$17$384$1,800$2,201
Other Expenses$468$562$199$1,229
Total Functional Expenses$492,098$133,612$97,702$723,412
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$17,279
Fundraising Direct Expenses$14,832
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Brewfest$21,225$12,965$5,134$7,831
Green Gala$11,535$3,860$3,665$195
Total Events$43,711$16,825$14,832$1,993
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Vacation$17,474
Accrued Payroll and related Liab.$11,692
Credit Cards$239
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
56 Ravenscroft Drive, Asheville, NC 28801

Signing Officer

Name
Terry Deal
Title
Board President
Phone
8282582667
Signed
2016-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Terry Deal
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
14
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
Corliss & Solomon Pllc
Address
242 CHARLOTTE ST STE 1, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1434
Preparer
Stephen C Corliss
Phone
8282360206
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The Executive Director and Executive Committe review the 990 prior to filing.”

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.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Executive Director's 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 XI

“Prior period adjustment of $14,133 related to grants receivable and fixed assets.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Fundraising 0. 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Miscellaneous 4131. 509. 3400. 222.”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$119,835
Liabilities
$37,647
Net assets
$82,188
Revenue
$593,271
Expenses
$723,412
Net income
-$130,141
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