Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc
- Assets
- $553.9k
- Revenue
- $447.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Helena, MT
- Founding
- 02/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-0521030
Organization Overview
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc employed 28 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc 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 12/2022, Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc generated $447.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $418.0k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.5%) per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS WORKS TO PROTECT OUR CLIMATE, CLEAN AIR AND WATER, AND PUBLIC LANDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOTERS EDUCATION AND STATE CAMPAIGN: MCV PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN MONTANA'S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS. EVERY LEGISLATIVE SESSION WE MEET WITH LEGISLATORS AND SERVE AS A RESOURCE TO THEM ON CONSERVATION ISSUES. AS THE CONVENER OF THE CONSERVATION WORKING GROUP WITH ITS SISTER ORGANIZATION THE MCV EDUCATION FUND, MCV LEADS THE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY'S EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT ELECTED LEADERS UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES, HEAR THE CONCERNS OF MCV'S MEMBERS AND KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING FOR MCV'S PRIORITIES. DURING THE SESSION, WE ALSO LEAD CAMPAIGNS TO EDUCATE AND MOBILIZE VOTERS ON OUR POLICY PRIORITIES.AFTER THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION CONCLUDES, MCV RELEASES ITS ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD TO CELEBRATE MONTANA'S CONSERVATION CHAMPIONS AND HOLD ALL OTHERS ACCOUNTABLE TO THEIR ANTI-CONSERVATION DECISIONS. DURING OFF-SESSION YEARS, MCV FOLLOWS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS THROUGH THE REGULATORY PROCESS AND PROVIDES COMMENTS TO AGENCIES WHEN RELEVANT.
CONSERVATION POLICY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS, CLEAN AIR AND CLEAN WATER CONTINUE TO BE MCV'S TOP PRIORITIES. MCV HOLDS ELECTED LEADERS ACCOUNTABLE TO PROTECTING MONTANA'S ICONIC LANDSCAPES AND OUTDOOR WAY OF LIFE. WE DO THIS WORK BY RALLYING SUPPORT FOR POLICIES THAT INVEST IN AND PROTECT CONSERVATION OF OUR PUBLIC LANDS, WILDLIFE, AIR AND WATER CALLING OUT LEADERS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THROUGH ON THEIR CONSERVATION COMMITMENTS AND BY CELEBRATING THOSE WHO CHAMPION OUR ISSUES.
OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION:MCV LEVERAGES ITS STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP TO TAKE ACTION AT CRITICAL MOMENTS FOR CONSERVATION SUCH AS DURING ELECTIONS AND THROUGHOUT LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS. WE REACH OUR MEMBERSHIP THROUGH IN-PERSON ACTIVATION EVENTS AS WELL AS PRINT AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS. OUR OUTREACH TAKES PLACE STATEWIDE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Whitney Tawney Executive Director | Officer | 23 | $44,314 |
Jock Conyngham Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Sally Ericsson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Wood Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Clint Summers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Saeger Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $46,747 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $394,910 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $441,657 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,351 |
| Investment income | $204 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,957 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $447,255 |
| 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. | $48,394 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,061 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $162,142 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,908 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,459 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,296 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,003 |
| 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 | $64,063 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,064 |
| Office expenses | $50,157 |
| Information technology | $4,948 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,655 |
| Travel | $14,482 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $263 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,241 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $417,960 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $274,124 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $259,028 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,699 |
| 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 | $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 | $553,851 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,827 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $109,793 |
| 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 | $138,620 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $415,231 |
| 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 | $553,851 |
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