Western Conservation Action
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 10/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Western Conservation Action generated $4.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 39.0% per year over the past 8 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 185 individual grants totaling $9,824,634. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INCREASE THE STRENGTH, EFFECTIVENESS AND POLITICAL POWER OF THE 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, EDUCATION, AND LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES: FUNDS PROJECTS THAT COMPLEMENT THE WCAS MISSION BUT FALL OUTSIDE GEOGRAPHIES THAT WCA HAS HISTORICALLY FOCUSED ON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brendon Cechovic Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Shara Kaplin Chief Of Sta | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Leah Wieneke Chief Ops Of | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Aaron Browning Program Dire | 5 | $0 | |
Monica Piergrossi Program Dire | 20 | $0 | |
Brennan Bilberry Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Freestone Strategies Pr Service | 12/30/22 | $108,000 |
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research Research | 12/30/22 | $101,300 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $345,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,027,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,372,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,355 |
| 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 | $4,373,855 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,907,300 |
| 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. | $136,679 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,203 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $281,468 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $88,457 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,192 |
| 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 | $510,386 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,036 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,468 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,009,878 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,776,470 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $270,000 |
| 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 | $582 |
| 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 | $3,047,052 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $136,336 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $136,336 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $85,247 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,825,469 |
| 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 | $3,047,052 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western Conservation Action has awarded $1,902,300 in support to 33 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
350 CO PURPOSE: CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCAC | $22,000 |
350 CO ACTION PURPOSE: CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCAC | $50,000 |
CO COMMUNITIES FOR CLIMATE ACTION PURPOSE: CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCAC | $65,000 |
AZ TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL PURPOSE: CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCAC | $75,000 |
CONSERVATION CO PURPOSE: CONSERVATION ADVOCAC | $15,000 |
CONSERVATION VOTERS NM PURPOSE: CONSERVATION ADVOCAC | $35,000 |