Alaska Wilderness League Action Inc
- Assets
- $781.7k
- Revenue
- $442.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2004
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 30-0233489
Organization Overview
Alaska Wilderness League Action Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Alaska Wilderness League Action Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alaska Wilderness League Action Inc 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE ACTION DEPLOYS CITIZEN SUPPORT TO REALIZE POLITICAL CHANGE, LEGISLATIVE GAINS AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ALASKA'S WILD LANDSCAPES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FEDERAL ADVOCACY - AWLA ADVOCATES FOR AND AGAINST LEGISLATION IN CONGRESS, BASED ON HOW IT MIGHT IMPACT ALASKA'S PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS, WHICH ARE NATURAL RESOURCES THAT ALL AMERICANS HAVE A SHARED OWNERSHIP STAKE IN. RECENT EFFORTS HAVE INCLUDED SUPPORTING MEASURES AIMED AT BLOCKING DRILLING AND RESTORING PROTECTIONS FOR THE ARCTIC REFUGE, ENDING TAXPAYER SUBSIDIES FOR CLEARCUTTING OLD GROWTH TREES IN THE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST, AND SEEKING TO CODIFY A 2001 NATIONAL RULE AIMED AT PROTECTING ROADLESS AREAS IN THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM. AWLA HAS WORKED IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSALS TO PROTECT BRISTOL BAY AND STOP THE PEBBLE MINE AND TO PREVENT THE PRIVATIZATION OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF ACRES ON ALASKA PUBLIC LANDS. AWLA ALSO SEEKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VOTES MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TAKE RELATIVE TO ALASKA'S PUBLIC LANDS AND TO CULTIVATE CHAMPIONS AMONG THESE DECISION-MAKERS BEFORE AND AFTER THEY ARE ELECTED TO OFFICE.
ARCTIC REFUGE DEFENSE CAMPAIGN - AWLA ASSISTS ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE (AWL) AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THIS COLLABORATIVE CAMPAIGN EFFORT INVOLVING NATIONAL AND STATE-BASED CONSERVATION GROUPS AS WELL AS THE GWICH'IN STEERING COMMITTEE. THIS COLLABORATIVE EFFORT IS AIMED AT PREVENTING OIL AND GAS LEASING AND DRILLING IN AND RESTORING PROTECTIONS FOR THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Betsy Loyless President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Myke Bybee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amelia Morales Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Spener Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Pat Pourchot Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Athan Manuel Director From 12/5/2022 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Trilogy Interactive Llc Consulting | 8/30/22 | $392,249 |
Orion Strategies Llc Consulting | 8/30/22 | $112,000 |
Blue Crab Strategies Consulting | 8/30/22 | $110,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $195 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $440,637 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $440,832 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,017 |
| 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 | $442,074 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $3,976 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $359 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $17,028 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $462 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,065 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,606 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $204 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $271 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,700 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,232 |
| Information technology | $11,024 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,547 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,500 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $190 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $81,555 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $781,704 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $781,704 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,138 |
| 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 | $40,545 |
| Total liabilities | $48,683 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $372,268 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $360,753 |
| 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 | $781,704 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Alaska Wilderness League Action Inc has awarded $565,624 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRILLING IN THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. | $450,000 |
THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT. | $14,000 |
ENVIRONMENT AMERICA INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRILLING IN THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. | $41,600 |
CONSERVATION VOTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRILLING IN THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. | $45,024 |
NATIONAL RELIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRILLING IN THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. | $15,000 |