Western Organization Of Resource Councils is located in Billings, MT. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Western Organization Of Resource Councils employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Organization Of Resource Councils 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 Organization Of Resource Councils generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE THE VISION OF THE DEMOCRATIC, SUSTAINABLE, AND JUST SOCIETY THROUGH COMMUNITY ACTION. WORC IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES THAT BALANCE ECONOMIC GROWTH WITH THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE AND STEWARDSHIP OF THEIR LAND, WATER, AND AIR RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT, FOCUSED ON ENERGY POLICY IMPACTS IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF COAL MINING AND TRANSPORT, AND RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES, RESEARCH AND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FOODS AND COMPETITIVE LIVESTOCK MARKETS, STAFF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, REACHING OVER 500 LEADERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Smillie Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $89,254 |
Bob Leresche Secretary/treas | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pat Smith Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Leeuwrik Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Weiss Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Stephanie Peterson Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $15,255 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $2,067,400 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $472,828 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,555,483 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $80,518 |
Investment income | $130 |
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 | $2,636,189 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $75,000 |
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. | $93,950 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,395 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,154,299 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $48,363 |
Other employee benefits | $117,100 |
Payroll taxes | $113,270 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $21,827 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $44,892 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $269,092 |
Advertising and promotion | $93,069 |
Office expenses | $173,409 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $70,632 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $92,434 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,548 |
Insurance | $4,233 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,401,368 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $96,723 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $481,165 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $40,385 |
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 | $11,964 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $491,476 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,121,713 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,423 |
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 | $36,591 |
Total liabilities | $98,014 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $952,720 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $70,979 |
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 | $1,121,713 |
Over the last fiscal year, Western Organization Of Resource Councils has awarded $50,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Columbia, MO PURPOSE: Rural Power Coalition | $25,000 |
London, KY PURPOSE: Rural Power Coalition | $25,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Western Organization Of Resource Councils has recieved totaling $2,698,400.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Western Organization Of Resource Billings, MT PURPOSE: General Support | $2,067,400 |
Clean Energy Works Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $233,000 |
Energy Action Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES. | $139,000 |
Preston-Werner Initiatives Inc Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY PROGRAM | $81,000 |
Preston-Werner Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: WEST KOOTENAY ECOSOCIETY | $75,000 |
Preston-Werner Initiatives Inc Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: STRENGTHEN BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW OIL AND GAS INFRASTRUCTURE | $50,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Wyoming Education Association Cheyenne, WY | $4,135,200 | $3,473,602 |
Western Organization Of Resource Councils Billings, MT | $1,121,713 | $2,636,189 |
North Dakota Council Of Educational Leaders Bismarck, ND | $1,886,552 | $1,567,155 |
The Hospital Cooperative Inc Pocatello, ID | $1,083,711 | $1,305,504 |
Associated Schools Of Construction Cheyenne, WY | $1,730,324 | $1,111,193 |
Brightways Learning Missoula, MT | $1,533,955 | $938,141 |
Idaho Association Of School Adminstrators Inc Boise, ID | $1,557,849 | $1,132,910 |
The College Music Society Missoula, MT | $419,759 | $837,591 |
Walleyes Unlimited Of Montana Billings, MT | $913,989 | $517,688 |
American Veterinary Dental College Meridian, ID | $784,527 | $507,033 |
Tri College University Fargo, ND | $768,416 | $327,017 |
Appa-Association Of Higher Education Facilities Officers Brookings, SD | $508,289 | $230,696 |