Asheville, NC
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.
SAWS sets standards of excellence that inspire, connect, and equip people to steward wild public lands. SAWS provides trail maintenance, restoration, construction, ranger patrols, and disaster recovery in remote and wilderness areas; offers technical training in stewardship and crosscut saw use; and engages communities, volunteers, and the public in transformational conservation and education efforts.
Wilderness Stewardship Program: In partnership with federal agencies, SAWS wilderness rangers provide trail maintenance, collect stewardship data, monitor wilderness character, and engage public land...
Wilderness Stewardship Program: In partnership with federal agencies, SAWS wilderness rangers provide trail maintenance, collect stewardship data, monitor wilderness character, and engage public land visitors with local information and Leave No Trace education. In 2024, we delivered 29,330 hours of stewardship across 26 wilderness areas in 6 states, connected with 3,956 visitors, removed 803 pounds of trash, and authored 61 technical wilderness documents contributing thousands of data points for recreation site and solitude monitoring.
Trail Infrastructure Program: Across federal public lands, SAWS field crews maintain, restore, and construct trail tread and infrastructure in remote and wilderness areas. In 2024, we brushed over 15...
Trail Infrastructure Program: Across federal public lands, SAWS field crews maintain, restore, and construct trail tread and infrastructure in remote and wilderness areas. In 2024, we brushed over 15 miles of trail corridor, built 552 feet of rock cribbing, maintained 208 drainage features, installed 56 rock steps, removed 649 downed trees, and constructed 7,328 feet of new trail tread. Training and Education Program: SAWS delivers specialized training in wilderness stewardship, crosscut saw use, wilderness first aid, trail infrastructure, Leave No Trace, and public land management. In 2024, we co-led the annual Wilderness Skills Institute serving 183 participants, 10 national forests and regions, and 28 partner organizations through 9 free courses over two weeks, providing certifications and hands-on learning opportunities to agency staff, partners, and volunteers to promote excellence in stewardship. Additionally, we led 21 trainings including certifying 135 crosscut saw sawyers under U.S. Forest Service standards.
Workforce Development Program: SAWS provides paid field positions and leadership development opportunities to the next generation of conservation stewards. In 2024, we created 25 new jobs and...
Workforce Development Program: SAWS provides paid field positions and leadership development opportunities to the next generation of conservation stewards. In 2024, we created 25 new jobs and delivered 4,720 hours of professional development training for seasonal crews, rangers, and specialists who gained hands-on experience in conservation, trail work, and leadership. Many alumni return for additional seasons or go on to careers in conservation, natural resource management, and public land service. Disaster Response Program: SAWS maintains expert C-certified sawyers and trail specialists ready to lead and mobilize crews for natural disaster response in wilderness areas using traditional tools and adhering to wilderness law and policy. In 2024, SAWS responded to two natural disasters on federal land: Tropical Storm Fred on the Pisgah Ranger District, National Forest in North Carolina and flood damage on the Ocoee Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest. Community Engagement Program: Across the Southern Appalachian Mountains, SAWS engages community volunteers, partners, and the public through stewardship projects, educational outreach, and collaborative events. In 2024, we hosted 98 stewardship events including 62 volunteer projects, 21 trainings, 13 outreach events, and 2 education events. These efforts supported 4,020 hours of volunteer stewardship service.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $1,216,976 | $1,034,257 | +0.2% |
| Expenses | $1,193,208 | $1,031,898 | +0.2% |
| Net Income | $23,768 | $2,359 | +9.1% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Kaitlin de Varona | Executive Director | 40.00 |
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$57,699 | $25,577 | $83,276 |
| Tracy Harrell | Finance Director | 40.00 |
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$50,638 | $6,303 | $56,941 |
| Chris Sporl | Chair | 1.00 |
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| Nealon DeVore | Secretary | 1.00 |
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| Paul Dickens | Treasurer | 1.00 |
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| Bart Hawley | Board Member | 0.25 |
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| Aliya Naim | Board Member | 0.25 |
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| Anya Boyko | Board Member | 0.25 |
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| Lornett Vestal | Board Member | 0.25 |
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| Kim Smith Woodford | Board Member | 0.25 |
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| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2024 | $1,216,976 | $1,193,208 | $360,918 | $23,768 |
| 2023 | $1,034,257 | $1,031,898 | $264,775 | $2,359 |
| 2022 | $1,236,805 | $1,128,261 | $252,577 | $108,544 |
| 2021 | $1,067,088 | $1,043,097 | $134,823 | $23,991 |
| 2020 | $972,676 | $926,471 | $193,183 | $46,205 |
| 2019 | $935,536 | $1,019,904 | $101,805 | $-84,368 |
| 2018 | $1,050,975 | $1,083,861 | $200,336 | $-32,886 |
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