Western Conservation Action
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $5.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 10/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-8091495
Organization Overview
Western Conservation Action is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Conservation Action is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Western Conservation Action generated $5.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 55.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 49.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Western Conservation Action has awarded 127 individual grants totaling $7,722,172. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INCREASE THE STRENGTH, EFFECTIVENESS & ADVOCACY STRENGTH OF WESTERN CONSERVATION MOVEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND OTHER: BRINGING GREATER RELEVANCE TO THE WESTERN US CONSERVATION COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATING, AND LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES: FUNDS PROJECTS THAT COMPLEMENT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BUT FALL OUTSIDE TARGETED GEOGRAPHIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brendon Cechovic Board Member, CEO Wcf | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brennan Bilberry Board Member, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leah Wieneke Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Shara Kaplin Chief Of Staff | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Sara Moffat Director Of Government Rel | 5 | $0 | |
Greta Bagwell Deputy Director Of Fed Public Lands-Dc | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $370,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,185,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,555,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $123 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,555,123 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,427,850 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,044 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,960 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $326,929 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $98,879 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,767 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $585,743 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,196 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $88 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $99 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,548,061 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,452,327 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,300,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $692 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,753,019 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $114,062 |
| Grants payable | $82,750 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $196,812 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,831 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,493,376 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,753,019 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western Conservation Action has awarded $2,412,600 in support to 51 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: General Support | $250,000 |
Albuquerque, NM PURPOSE: Clean Energy Advocacy | $155,000 |
VET VOICE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Clean Energy Advocacy | $132,000 |
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: Clean Energy Advocacy | $101,600 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $100,000 |
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: Clean Energy Advocacy | $93,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Western Conservation Action has recieved totaling $1,870,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Environmental Defense Action Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: STATE CLIMATE POLICY | $400,000 |
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated New York, NY | | $400,000 |
Energy Action Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES. | $375,000 |
Western Conservation Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Conservation Education | $370,000 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $275,000 |
North Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mi Familia Vota Education Fund Phoenix, AZ | $10,944,081 | $6,561,330 |
One Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $5,672,736 | $5,096,128 |
Western Conservation Action Denver, CO | $3,753,019 | $5,555,123 |
Civic Nebraska Lincoln, NE | $3,435,833 | $3,393,162 |
Conservation Colorado Denver, CO | $1,793,599 | $1,975,410 |
New Era Colorado Foundation Boulder, CO | $2,893,217 | $981,522 |
Bell Policy Center Denver, CO | $1,810,154 | $1,791,283 |
Center For National Independence In Politics Oro Valley, AZ | $3,904,159 | $1,391,939 |
Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Lincoln, NE | $1,531,113 | $1,963,034 |
Progressnow Az Phoenix, AZ | $799,919 | $516,458 |
Poder Phoenix, AZ | $852,151 | $419,962 |
Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund Santa Fe, NM | $993,318 | $844,865 |