Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc
The Wharton Conservation Center honors the legacies of ecologist Dr. Charles H. Wharton and philanthropist Carol Miley by permanently preserving land and life forms in the Tallulah River watershed of the Southern Appalachians and by fostering compatible long-term scientific research and experiential education.
Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc at a glance
In short: Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,122,121
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Orianne Society ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Orianne Society Tiger, GA | Partnership to maintain lands and facilities at Wharton Conservation Center in 2025 in furtherance of our mission | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,122,121 | $33,932 | $52,039 | $25,000 | 1 | $27,947 |
| 2024 | $1,121,634 | $383,106 | $51,425 | — | — | $21,792 |
| 2023 | $789,953 | $177,322 | $107,255 | — | — | $5,728 |
| 2022 | $719,886 | $58,419 | $54,724 | — | — | $559 |
About Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Madison, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc is led by Scott Rothermel, Chair on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Rothermel
Chair
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Betsie Rothermel
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jon Tonge
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Terry Tatum
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Tonya Boniatibus
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Betty Richter
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ernest Edward Taylor
Immediate Past Chair
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jerry McCollum
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sam Kaywood
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Hans Neuhauser (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jennfer Ceska (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Virginia Forbes (2022) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc
How much does Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc give each year?
Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc?
Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $34K.
What is Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc?
Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Madison, GA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc operate?
Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc's EIN?
Charles H Wharton Conservation Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1524279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)
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