Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number
53-0167933
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) SOUTHERN APPALACHAIN WILDERNESS STEWARDS
12115 NEW HIGHWAY 68
TELLICO PLAINS,TN37385 		47-2407669 501(C )3 300,000       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(2) WILD CONNECTIONS INC
2168 PHEASANT PLACE
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80909 		14-1899876 501(C )3 70,030       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(3) BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC
405 MAIN STREET
OVANDO,MT59854 		81-0488863 501(C )3 47,950       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(4) GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION INC
215 S WALLACE AVE
BOZEMAN,MT59715 		81-0414042 501(C )3 38,434       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(5) SKY ISLAND ALLIANCE
300 E UNIVERSITY BLVD SUITE 270
TUSCON,AZ85717 		86-0796748 501(C )3 20,160       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(6) EARTHJUSTICE
50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 500
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111 		94-1730465 501(C )3 20,000       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(7) ELLIOTSVILLE PLANTATION INC
PO BOX 148
PORTLAND,ME04112 		13-4223002 501(C )3 20,000       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(8) WILDERNESS WORKSHOP
PO BOX 1442
CARBONDALE,CO81623 		74-1900412 501(C )3 17,015       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(9) WESTERN ORGANIZATION OF RESOURCE COUNCILS EDUCATION PROJECT
220 S 27TH STREET SUITE B
BILLINGS,MT59101 		84-1123481 501(C )3 15,000       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(10) WINTER WILDLANDS ALLIANCE
910 MAIN STREET
BOISE,ID83702 		82-0523471 501(C )3 14,750       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(11) CONSERVATION COLORADO EDUCATION FUND
1536 WYNKOOP ST STE 510
DENVER,CO80202 		84-0614285 501(C )3 14,000       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(12) CLIMATE CONSERVATION
PO BOX 1587
BOZEMAN,MT59771 		27-1226829 501(C )3 12,500       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(13) AMERICAN RIVERS INC
1101 14TH STREET NW STE 1400
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		23-7305963 501(C )3 10,000       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(14) WEST VIRGINIA RIVERS COALITION
3501 MACCORKLE AVE SUITE 129
CHARLESTON
CHARLESTON,WV25304 		52-1736621 501(C )3 10,000       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(15) VIRGINIA WILDERNESS COMMITTEE
423 SHEEP CREEK LANE
FAIRFIELD,VA24435 		31-1641293 501(C )3 10,000       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(16) THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN
10 MILK STREETSUITE 810
BOSTON,MA02108 		04-3515341 501(C )4 10,000       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(17) LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH INC
16 W MISSION STREET
SANTA BARBARA,CA93101 		20-1531390 501(C )3 6,800       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(18) CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS COALITION
PO BOX 11094
OAKLAND,CA94611 		51-0183228 501(C )3 6,000       CONSERVATION PROJECT
(19) SAN LUIS VALLEY ECOSYSTEM COUNCIL
537 MAIN STREET
ALAMOSA,CO81101 		84-1434755 501(C )3 5,250       CONSERVATION PROJECT
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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) GLORIA BARRON WILDERNESS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP 2 10,000      
(2) NELSON SCHOLARSHIP 1 6,050      
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: GRANT AND AWARDS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUESTED AND MONITORED BY PROGRAM STAFF. THE PRIMARY CRITERION FOR AN AWARD IS THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATION WILL USE THE FUNDS FOR ACTIVITIES WHICH SUPPORT THE SOCIETY'S MISSION. A REQUEST IS SENT TO THE TWS FINANCE DEPARTMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1) AN OUTLINE OF THE PROPER USE OR RESTRICTIONS FOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS BY THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATION; 2) A LIST OF THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATIONS BOARD MEMBERSHIP; 3) ANY KNOWN OVERLAPPING BOARD OR EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS; 4) A STATEMENT FROM THE TWS STAFF MEMBER STATING THAT THERE EXISTS NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN THE SOCIETY AND THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATION, BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATION, OR ANY BOARD MEMBER; 5) A COPY OF THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET. REVIEWS ARE DONE BY FINANCE STAFF TO ENSURE THAT GRANTS ARE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SOCIETY'S MISSION AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ONCE THE FUNDING IS APPROVED AND ISSUED, PROGRAM STAFF MONITOR THAT THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATION HAS USED THE FUNDS AS AGREED. ON ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL, THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATION MUST SIGN A LETTER OF AGREEMENT, WHICH OUTLINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE AWARD, RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS, INCLUDING LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS, DUE DATES FOR INTERIM AND FINAL NARRATIVES, FINANICAL REPORTS, AND TANGIBLE SUCCESSES ACHIEVED WITH THE FUNDING, INCLUDING ANY UNEXPECTED CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED DURNG THE GRANT PERIOD. THE NARRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING ARE REVIEWED BY TWS PROGRAM STAFF TO ENSURE PROPER USE AND ACCOMPLISHMENT OF GOALS. WHERE APPROPRIATE, A MORE DETAILED EXPLANATION FOR EXPENDITURE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS MAY BE REQUESTED.
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