Western Conservation Foundation
- Assets
- $6.7m
- Revenue
- $12.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 11/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 33-1107506
Organization Overview
Western Conservation Foundation is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Western Conservation Foundation employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Conservation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Western Conservation Foundation generated $12.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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 Foundation has awarded 695 individual grants totaling $45,732,635. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILDING LEADERS TO PROTECT THE WEST'S LAND, AIR, AND WATER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC EDUCATION: BUILDS CHAMPIONS FOR CONSERVATION BY BRINGING NEW VOICES TO THE CONSERVATION DEBATE, IDENTIFYING TIMELY ISSUES, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ACTIONS TAKEN BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS THAT IMPACT THE WESTERN UNITED STATES NATURAL RESOURCES.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES: FUNDS PROJECTS THAT COMPLEMENT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION BUT FALL OUTSIDE TARGETED GEOGRAPHIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brendon Cechovic CEO | Officer | 35 | $216,045 |
Shara Kaplin Chief Of Sta | Officer | 35 | $188,509 |
Sara Moffat Government R | 32 | $153,762 | |
Aaron Browning Dir Fed Publ | 40 | $193,713 | |
Leah Wieneke COO | Officer | 35 | $142,590 |
Sarah Cobler State Lands | 40 | $156,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Hilltop Public Solutions Consulting | 12/30/22 | $255,500 |
Unbendable Media Consulting | 12/30/22 | $156,000 |
Maven Law Group Consulting | 12/30/22 | $126,000 |
Finsbury Glover Hering Us Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $112,200 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,642,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,642,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $60,937 |
| 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 | $12,702,937 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,720,520 |
| 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. | $669,443 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $213,473 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,659,697 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $178,996 |
| Other employee benefits | $224,945 |
| Payroll taxes | $201,243 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,092 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $18,306 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,272,587 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $75,582 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $203,944 |
| Travel | $179,161 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,225 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,363 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,592,869 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,093,702 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $96,966 |
| 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 | $3,674 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,226 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $550,755 |
| Total assets | $6,746,323 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $443,572 |
| Grants payable | $474,000 |
| 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 | $506,516 |
| Total liabilities | $1,424,088 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,486,400 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,835,835 |
| 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 | $6,746,323 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western Conservation Foundation has awarded $6,712,520 in support to 89 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
350 COLORADO PURPOSE: CLEAN ENERGY EDU. | $6,000 |
ARIZONA HERITAGE ALLIANCE PURPOSE: CONSERVATION EDU. | $8,000 |
ARIZONA FAITH NETWORK PURPOSE: CONSERVATION EDU. | $77,000 |
ARIZONA PIRG EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: CLEAN ENERGY EDU. | $23,000 |
ARIZONA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT PURPOSE: CLEAN ENERGY EDU. | $160,000 |
ARIZONA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: CLEAN ENERGY EDU. | $30,000 |