Nonprofit · EIN 52-2131892
SOUTHERN GROUP OF FORESTERS INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $945,595 | $431,437 | $514,158 | $789,456 | $0 | $789,456 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $232,074 | $220,208 | $11,866 | $275,313 | $15 | $275,298 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $197,454 | $215,971 | -$18,517 | $264,158 | $31,323 | $232,835 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $416,968
- of which government grants
- $416,968
- Program service revenue
- $483,121
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $45,506
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,900
- Program services (functional)
- $431,437
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $275,313
- Total assets, end of year
- $789,456
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $789,456
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $789,456
- Gross receipts
- $945,595
- Employees
- 0
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL BOZEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KYLE CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK DOLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WADE DUBEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GREG HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAIREN LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK OATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILBURN OWEN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEWIS PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHNNY SABO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HEATHER SLAYTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AL DAVIS | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROB FARRELL | CHAIRMAN Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARK GOELLER | PAST CHAIRMA Officer | 2 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDON HOWARD | VICE CHAIRMA Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN ALBURY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT BISSETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KYLE CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AL DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK DOLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WADE DUBEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRANDON HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAIREN LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM LOWRIMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| POSITIVE TA NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK OATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILBURN OWEN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| LEWIS PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID ARNOLD | VICE CHAIRMA Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RUSSELL BOZEMEN | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROB FARRELL | PAST CHAIR Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARK GOELLER | CHAIRMAN Officer | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK GOELLER | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 |
| DAVID ARNOLD | VICE CHAIRMAN | 5 | $0 |
| RUSSELL BOZEMAN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| ROB FARRELL | PAST CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| WADE DUBEA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| RICK OATES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| POSITIVE TA NELSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN ALBURY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| BRANDON HOWARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| TIM LOWRIMORE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| AL DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 444 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NW RM 387, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-1512
- In care of
- % WEHENER OHARA JOAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WILBURN OWEN, 5013 DARCY WOODS LANE, FUQUAY VARINA, NC 27526
- Signed the 990
- WILBURN OWEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 624-5258
- Website
- WWW.SOUTHERNFORESTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NUNN BRASHEAR & UZZELL PA
Mission
TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINING THE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SOCIAL BENEFITS OF THE SOUTH'S FORESTS, AND WORK TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS EXISTING AND EMERGING ISSUES AND CHALLENGES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE SOUTHERN FORESTS AND CITIZENS. WE USE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH, IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS, AND CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOP SYSTEMS TO ASSESS AND ANALYZE FOREST RESOURCES, SUCH AS THE SOUTHERN WILDFIRE RISK ASSESSMENT AND SOUTHER FOREST LAND ASSESSMENT. THESE PROACTIVE TOOLS ENABLE USERS - WHETHER THEY ARE LANDOWNERS, LEGISLATORS, OR COMMUNITY DECISION-MAKERS - TO MAKE MORE INFORMED DECISIONS.
Program accomplishments
- THE SOUTHERN STATE AND TERRITORIAL FORESTORS CONDUCT MEETINGS WITH ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEES, SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE USDA FOREST SERVICES TO DISCUSS ISSUES THAT EFFECT FORESTLANDS IN THEIR REGION AND SEEK SOLUTIONS FOR RESOLVING THEM.Expenses $431,437 · revenue $483,121
- THE SOUTHERN STATE AND TERRITORIAL FORESTORS CONDUCT MEETINGS WITH ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEES, SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE USDA FOREST SERVICES TO DISCUSS ISSUES THAT EFFECT FORESTLANDS IN THEIR REGION AND SEEK SOLUTIONS FOR RESOLVING THEM.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-2131892
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C36)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $789,456
- Income (IRS master file)
- $945,595
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $945,595 | $431,437 | $789,456 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $232,074 | $220,208 | $275,313 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $197,454 | $215,971 | $264,158 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $299,289 | $241,183 | $255,629 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-2131892).
Questions about SOUTHERN GROUP OF FORESTERS INC
- What is the EIN of SOUTHERN GROUP OF FORESTERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN GROUP OF FORESTERS INC is 52-2131892.
- Is SOUTHERN GROUP OF FORESTERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to SOUTHERN GROUP OF FORESTERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHERN GROUP OF FORESTERS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOUTHERN GROUP OF FORESTERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTHERN GROUP OF FORESTERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN GROUP OF FORESTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names WILBURN OWEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN GROUP OF FORESTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOUTHERN GROUP OF FORESTERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $945,595, expenses of $431,437 and total assets of $789,456 at year end.
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