Western Colorado Alliance

Organization Overview

Western Colorado Alliance is located in Grand Junction, CO. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Western Colorado Alliance employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Colorado 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 12/2022, Western Colorado Alliance generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WESTERN COLORADO ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD GRASSROOTS POWER THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. WE BELIEVE THAT RIGHT NOW, TODAY, WE HAVE THE ABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A FUTURE WHERE ENGAGED LOCAL VOICES ARE LEADING COMMUNITIES ACROSS WESTERN COLORADO THAT ARE HEALTHY, JUST, AND SELF- RELIANT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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- PASSED HB21-1131, THE COOPERATIVE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION'S GOVERNANCE REQUIREMENT ACT; INCREASEING TRANSPARENCY AND PUTTING IN PLACE BASIC DEMOCRATIC CHECKS AND BALANCES ON ELECTRICAL COMPANIES TO ENSURE FAIR PRICING AND LOCAL CONTROL FOR RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES. - WORKED WITH MESA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO APPROVE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY, A PROGRAM SUPPORTING RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESSES IN THE GRAND VALLEY. - EXPANDED ACCESS TO LOCAL MARKETS FOR RANCHERS, ALLOWING THEM TO SELL PORTIONS OF THEIR LIVESTOCK DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS BY PASSING SB21-079, THE DEREGULATE MEAT SALES DIRECT TO CONSUMERS ACT. - WON INCREASED LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR RATES FOR OIL AND GAS SITES ACROSS THE STATE AND PROHIBITED THE VENTING OF METHANE AND TOXIC EMISSIONS DURIGN MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES, CREATING THE NATION'S TOUGHEST PROGRAM TO LIMIT OIL AND GAS FACILITIES FROM LEAKING GREENHOUSE GAS AND AIR TOXICS. - HELPED COLORADO ACHIEVE ITS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION GOALS BY PROHIBITING. IT IS ESTIMATED THESE NEW RULES WILL RESULT IN A 51% REDUCTION IN METHANE EMISSIONS FROM THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR BY 2030, HELPING COLORADO MEET ITS GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION TARGETS SET BY STATE LAW IN 2019. - ORGANIZED STUDENTS ACROSS THE WESTERN SLOPE TO PASS A HISTORIC "POSTVENTION" MENTAL HEALTH BILL TO ENHANCE CARE AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SUICIDE, HB21-1119, THE SUICIDE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, & POSTVENTION ACT. - WON LOCAL FUNDING FOR AND ORGANIZED 700 RESPONSES FROM RESIDENTS TO COMPLETE A CHILDCARE NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR MONTROSE COUNTY. - BROUGHT WEST SLOPE VOICES TO WASHINGTON DC, LOBBYING FOR SPECIFIC PROVISIONS IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILD BACK BETTER LEGISLATION TO BENEFIT WESTERN COLORADO'S LANDSCAPES AND PEOPLE. -WON 11.3 BILLION FOR ABANDONED MINE LANDS FUNDING WITH THE PASSAGE OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE, ADDRESSING A FUNDING SHORTAGE TO CLEAN UP AND RECLAIM THOUSANDS OF ABANDONED COAL MINES ACROSS THE WEST.


- PASSED HB21-1131, THE COOPERATIVE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION'S GOVERNANCE REQUIREMENT ACT; INCREASING TRANSPARENCY AND PUTTING IN PLACE BASIC DEMOCRATIC CHECKS AND BALANCES ON ELECTRICAL COMPANIES TO ENSURE FAIR PRICING AND LOCAL CONTROL FOR RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES. - WORKED WITH MESA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO APPROVE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY, A PROGRAM SUPPORTING RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESSES IN THE GRAND VALLEY. - EXPANDED ACCESS TO LOCAL MARKETS FOR RANCHERS, ALLOWING THEM TO SELL PORTIONS OF THEIR LIVESTOCK DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS BY PASSING SB21-079, THE DEREGULATE MEAT SALES DIRECT TO CONSUMERS ACT. - WON INCREASED LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR RATES FOR OIL AND GAS SITES ACROSS THE STATE AND PROHIBITED THE VENTING OF METHANE AND TOXIC EMISSIONS DURING MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES, CREATING THE NATION'S TOUGHEST PROGRAM TO LIMIT OIL AND GAS FACILITIES FROM LEAKING GREENHOUSE GAS AND AIR TOXICS. - HELPED COLORADO ACHIEVE ITS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION GOALS BY PROHIBITING VENTING AND FLARING OF NATURAL GAS. IT IS ESTIMATED THESE NEW RULES WILL RESULT IN A 51% REDUCTION IN METHANE EMISSIONS FROM THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR BY 2030, HELPING COLORADO MEET ITS GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION TARGETS SET BY STATE LAW IN 2019. - ORGANIZED STUDENTS ACROSS THE WESTERN SLOPE TO PASS A HISTORIC "POSTVENTION" MENTAL HEALTH BILL TO ENHANCE CARE AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SUICIDE, HB21-1119, THE SUICIDE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, & POSTVENTION ACT. - WON LOCAL FUNDING FOR AND ORGANIZED 700 RESPONSES FROM RESIDENTS TO COMPLETE A CHILDCARE NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR MONTROSE COUNTY. - BROUGHT WEST SLOPE VOICES TO WASHINGTON DC, LOBBYING FOR SPECIFIC PROVISIONS IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILD BACK BETTER LEGISLATION TO BENEFIT WESTERN COLORADO'S LANDSCAPES AND PEOPLE. -WON 11.3 BILLION FOR ABANDONED MINE LANDS FUNDING WITH THE PASSAGE OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE, ADDRESSING A FUNDING SHORTAGE TO CLEAN UP AND RECLAIM THOUSANDS OF ABANDONED COAL MINES ACROSS THE WEST.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Emily Hornback
Executive Di
$77,406
Steve Allerton
Board Member
$0
Haley Van Camp
Board Member
$0
Andreya Krieves
Board Chair
$0
Kevin Kuns
Vice Chair
$0
Betsy Leonard
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $80,733
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,474,819
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,555,552
Total Program Service Revenue$69,845
Investment income $253
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $9,252
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$2,151
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,691,400

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