Council Of Western State Foresters is located in Edgewater, CO. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Council Of Western State Foresters employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council Of Western State Foresters 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 12/2021, Council Of Western State Foresters generated $822.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $818.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS (CWSF) PROMOTES THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FORESTS FOR TODAY AND GENERATIONS TO COME BY LEADING COLLECTIVE ACTION, FOSTERING LEARNING, FACILITATING RESOURCE SHARING, PROVIDING CREDIBLE EXPERTISE AND INFORMATION, CARRYING OUT OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY, AND ENGAGING WITH PARTNERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CWSF PROVIDES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTH OF WESTERN FORESTS IN THE UNITED STATES. CWSF CONVENES AND STAFFS THE WESTERN FORESTRY LEADERSHIP COALITION AND ITS WORK, WHICH INCLUDES PROVISION OF SERVICE TO 34 STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCY LEADERS, AS WELL AS NUMEROUS STATE, FEDERAL, AND NONGOVERNMENTAL PARTNERS. TWO (2) MEETINGS OF LEADERS THAT INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 70 PEOPLE AND OVER SEVEN (7) MEETINGS OF AGENCY AND PARTNER PERSONNEL THAT INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 25 PEOPLE ARE CONVENED EACH YEAR. MEETINGS ARE CONVENED ON ISSUES SUCH AS WILDLAND FIRE, PACIFIC ISLAND FORESTRY, FOREST UTILIZATION, AND URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY, AMONG OTHERS. THE CWSF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS NEARLY EVERY MONTH VIRTUALLY. THE MEETINGS AND DIALOGUE AMONG LEADERS AND PERSONNEL ENABLE CWSF TO FACILITATE CROSS BOUNDARY PLANNING, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND ACCOMPLISHMENT TRACKING ON FOREST MANAGEMENT MATTERS OF SIGNIFICANCE IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laura Schweitzer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $116,490 |
Sonya Germann Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jason Hartman Incoming Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tom Claeys Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
David Smith Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $17,600 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $796,003 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $813,603 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,178 |
Investment income | $1 |
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 | $822,782 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $141,527 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,688 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $281,375 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $112,448 |
Payroll taxes | $35,349 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $54,244 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $137,062 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,054 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,063 |
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 | $3,848 |
Insurance | $1,533 |
All other expenses | $648 |
Total functional expenses | $818,285 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,574 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $232 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $155,067 |
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 | $13,656 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,262 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $193,791 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,228 |
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 | $98,228 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $95,563 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $193,791 |
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