Western Landowners Alliance
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Santa Fe, NM
- Founding
- 06/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-1346488
Organization Overview
Western Landowners Alliance is located in Santa Fe, NM. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Western Landowners Alliance employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Landowners 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 12/2021, Western Landowners Alliance generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.5% 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
THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED TO WORK TO ADVANCE POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT SUSTAIN WORKING LANDS, CONNECTED LANDSCAPES, AND NATIVE SPECIES. THE VISION IS TO WORK WITH BOTH LEASED PUBLIC LAND AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO ENSURE THE LAND IS RESILIENT TO STRESSORS, HEALTHY AND BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE, AND PROVIDE PROFITABLE BUSINESS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES AND CRITICAL ECOLOGICAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAMS ARE DEDICATED TO ASSISTING COMMUNITIES THROUGH TRAINING, ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STEWARDSHIP ~ FACILITATING THE EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION AMONG PRACTITIONERS TO INFORM AND SUPPORT THE STEWARDSHIP OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. INCLUDES FORUMS, FIELD TOURS, WEBINARS, PUBLICATIONS AND FILMS. ALSO INCLUDES ENSURING SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS BROADLY AVAILABLE TO LAND MANAGERS. ESTABLISHING A WEBSITE TO SERVE AS A PLATFORM FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION. THIS PROGRAM AFFECTS THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
POLICY ~ SEEKING OUT OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE POLICIES IN SUPPORT OF CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAND. INCLUDING ISSUES SUCH AS FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT, FOREST AND RANGELAND HEALTH, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM AFFECTS THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
COMMUNICATION ~ WORKING TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE AND VALUE OF WORKING LANDS AND PRIVATE STEWARDSHIP, AND TO IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND PUBLIC DIALOGUE ON THESE ISSUES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH MULTIPLE CHANNELS, INCLUDING FILM MEDIA OUTREACH, NEWSLETTERS, PUBLIC SPEAKING, WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, PUBLICATIONS AND THROUGH A DIVERSE NETWORK OF PARTNERS. THIS PROGRAM AFFECTS THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lesli Allison Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $115,000 |
Bob Budd Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Wendy Millet Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jeff Laszlo Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Nelson Shirley Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Kelly Bennett Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $148,434 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,414,877 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,552 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,563,311 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $78,838 |
| Investment income | $26 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$160 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,642,015 |
| 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. | $115,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,353 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $702,256 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $95,914 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,890 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,980 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,697 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $10,750 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $88,717 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,295 |
| Office expenses | $97,518 |
| Information technology | $27,299 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,632 |
| Travel | $25,318 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,691 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,692 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,304,649 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $463,207 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $179,716 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $498,422 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,000 |
| 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 | $664 |
| 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 | $1,147,009 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,077 |
| 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 | $25,077 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $459,102 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $662,830 |
| 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 | $1,147,009 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that Western Landowners Alliance has recieved totaling $1,100,547.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Thornburg Foundation Santa Fe, NM PURPOSE: NEW MEXICO LAND STEWARTSHIP INITIATIVE PHASE 7 | $230,000 |
Lydia B Stokes Foundation Vergennes, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $175,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: OPERATING | $150,000 |
Carroll Petrie Foundation Santa Fe, NM PURPOSE: WORK IN NEW MEXICO | $100,000 |
Heart Of The Rockies Initiative Missoula, MT PURPOSE: Support training for members | $61,017 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Texas Agricultural Land Trust San Antonio, TX | $3,761,041 | $13,132,879 |
Arizona Land And Water Trust Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,341,295 | $7,113,905 |
Conservation Lands Foundation Durango, CO | $10,309,607 | $7,535,879 |
Bexar Land Trust Inc San Antonio, TX | $4,154,955 | $5,531,317 |
Mesa County Land Conservancy Inc Grand Junction, CO | $4,321,084 | $5,838,861 |
Realty Gift Fund Santa Fe, NM | $5,081,165 | $9,881,385 |
Palladium Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | $46,965,152 | $3,512,246 |
Utah Open Lands Conservation Association Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $10,664,268 | $4,249,074 |
Tohono Chul Park Inc Tucson, AZ | $10,057,876 | $2,788,599 |
Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy Scottsdale, AZ | $2,977,971 | $1,763,794 |
Rio Grande Headwaters Land Tr A Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Del Norte, CO | $1,933,137 | $1,769,707 |
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers Longmont, CO | $2,417,099 | $1,734,590 |