Patagonia Area Resource Alliance
- Assets
- $46.7k
- Revenue
- $217.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Patagonia, AZ
- Founding
- 11/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-4416414
Organization Overview
Patagonia Area Resource Alliance is located in Patagonia, AZ. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Patagonia Area Resource Alliance 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 12/2023, Patagonia Area Resource Alliance generated $217.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $216.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 39.4% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PARA COLLABORATES WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS TO PROTECT THE WATER LAND AND WILDLIFE OF THE PATAGONIA MOUNTAINS AND SONOITA CREEK WATERSHED FROM THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF MODERN INDUSTRIALIZED MINING WORKING TO ASSURE THAT ANY MINING ACTIVITIES MEET THE HIGHEST SCIENCE-BASED STANDARDS OF PROTECTION OF OUR REGION'S NATURAL ASSETS AND SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF THE NATURE BASED RESTORATIVE ECONOMY . ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MONITORING MINING ACTIVITY AND MOUNTING LEGAL CHALLENGES IF EXPERTS AGREE THAT STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES ARE NOT FOLLOWING THEIR OWN REGULATIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADEQ ARIZONA DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HAS GRANTED SEVERAL PERMITS TO SOUTH32 AN AUSTRALIAN MINING COMPANY PROPOSING TO OPERATE IN THE PATAGONIA MOUNTIANS. PARA HAS OPPOSED THE GRANTING OF THESE PERMITS ON THE GROUNDS THAT THEIR ISSUANCE VIOLATES THE AGENCY'S OWN REGULATIONS AND STATE LAW. ONE OF THESE PERMITS THE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT WILL ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF 1.6 BILLION GALLONS OF WATER INTO THE CREEKS OF PATAGONIA'S WATERSHED WHICH HYDROLOGISTS THE TOWN OF PATAGONIA AND MANY OTHER INTERESTED STAKEHOLDERS BELIEVE WILL PERMANENTLY AFFECT THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF DRINKING WATER AVAILABLE TO THE AREA'S RESIDENTS. THE ENTIRE POPULATION OF THE WATERSHED WILL BENEFIT IF THE MINE IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR ANY DISCHARGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADEQ'S OWN RULES AND STATE LAW.
PARA COLLABORATES WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS TO MONITOR THE ACTIVITY OF INDUSTRIALIZED MINING COMPANIES IN THE PATAGONIA MOUNTIANS BY RAISING AWARENESS OF THE PROPOSED MINES. IT ADVOCATES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE AREA IN THIS REGARD BY MONITORING UNITED STATE FOREST SERVICE ISSUANCES OF STATEMENTS OF PROPOSED ACTIONS IN ORDER TO WORK TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROTECTION FOR THE REGION'S WATER WILDLIFE AND WAY OF LIFE.
PARA CREATED OUTREACH IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BEYOND TO INFORM AND EDUCATE ABOUT THE POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS OF INDUSTRIALIZED MINING IN THE AREA. ITS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER REACHES OVER 1,000 PEOPLE . IT ALSO PARTICIPATES IN LOCAL EVENTS AND HOLDS PUBLIC MEETINGS TO CONTINUE ITS EDUCATION EFFORTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carolyn Shafer Co Chair And Mission Coordinator | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $29,466 |
Joni Stellar Co Chair And Development Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Valerie Neale Tresurer And Secetary | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Laurie Castillo Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Robert Proctor Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Eric Herman Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $915 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $193,944 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $194,859 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,674 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $1,500 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $167 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $217,200 |
| 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. | $29,466 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,473 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $134,794 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,501 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $2,847 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $1,296 |
| All other expenses | $4,782 |
| Total functional expenses | $216,916 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,177 |
| 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 | $476 |
| 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 | $46,653 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $46,653 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $46,653 |