Western Leaders Network
- Assets
- $89.2k
- Revenue
- $265.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Durango, CO
- Founding
- 05/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-0625994
Organization Overview
Western Leaders Network is located in Durango, CO. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Western Leaders Network employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Leaders Network 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 Leaders Network generated $265.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $246.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.2% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE ACTIONS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL THAT PROTECT OUR AIR, WATER, PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC LANDS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENERGY & CLIMATEIN 2021, WLN LAUNCHED A SERIES OF VIRTUAL EVENTS DEDICATED TO CLIMATE ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS FOR OUR NETWORK LEADERS THROUGH THE INTERIOR WEST. SERIES TOPICS INCLUDED FEDERAL FUNDING DEDICATED TO ORPHAN WELL CLEANUP, THE BUILD BACK BETTER LEGISLATION AND ITS CLIMATE BENEFITS FOR WESTERN COMMUNITIES AND THE ROLE INDIGENOUS LEADERS CAN PLAN IN MITIGATING THE CLIMATE CRISIS.ADVANCED COLORADO AND NEW MEXICO RULES TO CUT EMISSIONS. WLN HELPED WIN A VOTE IN THE US SENATE UPHOLDING A BLM RULE TO REDUCE METHANE EMISSIONS. IN 2021, WLN SENT A LETTER URGING SENATORS TO REINSTATE EPA METHANE POLLUTION SAFEGUARDS AND ORGANIZED LEADERS IN COLORADO, NEW MEXICO AND MONTANA TO PARTICPATE IN EPA LISTENING SESSIONS AND SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENTS SUPPORTING A NEW RULE. ADVOCATED FOR AMERICA THE BEAUTIUL - PROTECTING 30% OF LANDS AND WATERS BY 2030.
MINING LAW REFORMWLN ALSO FOCUSED ON 1872 MINING LAW REFORM, WHICH WAS AN EFFORT TO ENGAGE LOCAL AND TRIBAL ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH FEDERAL DECISION-MAKERS ON THE NEED TO REFORM OUTDATED LEGISLATION TO HOLD HARD ROCK MINING COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR POLLUTION, RECLAIM ABANDONED MINES AND ESTABLISH A CLEANUP FUND TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES, TRIBES AND LOCAL ECONOMIES FROM THE IMPACTS OF MINE WASTE.
PUBLIC LAND AND WATERWLN DEDICATED EFFORTS IN 2021 TO PROTECT PUBLIC LANDS, WHICH PROVIDE IMPORTANT WILDLIFE HABITAT,AND DECIDED TO EXPAND ITS ISSUE WORK TO INCLUDE SALMON RESTORATION, A SIGNIFCANT ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL ISSUE IN THE INTERIOR WEST STATE OF IDAHO AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION. WLN SUPPORTS THE IMPORTANCE OF REMOVING FOUR DAMS ON THE LOWER SNAKE RIVER TO RESTORE NATIVE SALMON POPULATIONS TO THE COLUMBIA RIVER BASIS AND PROTECT CULTURAL TRANDITIONS, STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC SECURITY AND PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY FOR THE REGION'S TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. WLN SENT A LETTER TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS URGING SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL SALMON RESTORATION INITIATIVES INCLUDING A FEDERAL FUNDING PROPOSAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gwen Lachelt Executive Dir. | Officer | 20 | $72,000 |
Elise Jones Chairman | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Don Schreiber Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Lauren Pagel Vice Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Victor Snover Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Juanita Vero Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $264,996 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $264,996 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7 |
| 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 | $265,003 |
| 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. | $72,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,600 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $98,187 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,802 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,337 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,019 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,632 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,203 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,002 |
| Information technology | $1,669 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,225 |
| Travel | $9,911 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $439 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,092 |
| Insurance | $444 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $246,732 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,952 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $600 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,639 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $89,191 |
| 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 | $89,191 |
| 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 | $89,191 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Western Leaders Network has recieved totaling $27,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Earthworks Washington, DC PURPOSE: 1872 Mining Reform work and Oil & Gas Regulations | $27,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Salt Lake City, UT | $25,303,976 | $8,874,385 |
Solar Energy International Paonia, CO | $2,037,567 | $3,804,835 |
Conservation Colorado Education Fund Denver, CO | $7,218,666 | $4,225,099 |
United States Public Interest Research Group Inc Denver, CO | $4,910,943 | $816,754 |
Arizona Municipal Water Users Assn Phoenix, AZ | $1,340,868 | $1,533,359 |
Iclei Local Governments For Sustainability Usa Inc Denver, CO | $4,317,617 | $4,620,960 |
Western States Air Resources Council Santa Fe, NM | $671,763 | $1,462,032 |
Wyoming Outdoor Council Lander, WY | $7,969,731 | $2,049,852 |
New Mexico Environmental Law Center Santa Fe, NM | $1,644,813 | $1,060,054 |
Coalition For The Upper South Platte Lake George, CO | $497,573 | $968,242 |
Friends Of The Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Inc San Antonio, NM | $760,892 | $997,053 |
Womens Voices For The Earth Denver, CO | $1,369,343 | $1,329,340 |