Western Resource Advocates
- Assets
- $21.1m
- Revenue
- $18.5m
- Investments
- $1.4m
- Employees
- 97
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Founding
- 07/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-1113831
Organization Overview
Western Resource Advocates is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Western Resource Advocates employed 97 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Resource Advocates 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 12/2023, Western Resource Advocates generated $18.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.1% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2015, Western Resource Advocates has awarded 54 individual grants totaling $2,118,405. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FIGHTS CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACTS TO SUSTAIN THE ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY, AND PEOPLE OF THE WEST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLEAN ENERGY - THE VISION OF OUR CLEAN ENERGY WORK IS THAT OUR HOMES, BUILDINGS AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS WILL BE POWERED BY CLEAN ENERGY AND THE WEST IS PROSPERING IN A ZERO-CARBON ECONOMY. WRA USES PUBLIC POLICY TO ALIGN THE FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF ELECTRICITY PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS WITH DECARBONIZING ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION AND ELECTRIFYING OTHER SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY IN A WAY THAT ADVANCES EQUITY. BY WORKING TO RETIRE COAL, REPLACE GENERATION WITH CLEAN ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, BUILD CLEAN ENERGY MARKETS, AND MODERNIZE THE GRID, WRA IS TRANSFORMING THE REGION.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - THROUGH MOST OF 2023 WESTERN RESOURCE ADVOCATES WAS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE SIGNAL TECH COALITION. SIGNAL TECH COALITION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO AND IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES, MORE SPECIFICALLY TO EDUCATE COLORADO'S BUSINESS LEADERS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND HELP THEM ADVOCATE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES. THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ENDED IN OCTOBER 2023.
HEALTHY RIVERS - THE VISION OF OUR HEALTHY RIVERS WORK IS THAT WESTERN RIVERS ARE THRIVING EVEN IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND THESE CRITICAL WATERWAYS ARE PROTECTED TO SUPPORT ECOSYSTEMS, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND WORLD-CLASS RECREATION. WATER IS CONSERVED AND KEY RIVER REACHES ARE REVITALIZED AND MANAGED TO SUPPORT HEALTHY RIVER ECOLOGY, SUSTAINABLE WATER USE, AND RESILIENCE TO A CHANGING CLIMATE. WRA DEVELOPS, ADVOCATES FOR, AND IMPLEMENTS POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND RIVER MANAGEMENT THAT SAVES WATER AND PROTECTS RIVERS THROUGH IMPROVING STREAM FLOW, REDUCING WATER USE, AND IMPROVED WATER PLANNING.
WESTERN LANDS - THE VISION OF OUR WESTERN LANDS WORK IS THAT AT LEAST HALF OF THE LAND IN EACH MAJOR ECOREGION, INCLUDING WILDLIFE MIGRATION CORRIDORS, ARE LEGALLY PROTECTED FROM DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO CONSERVE BIODIVERSITY IN THE FACE OF RAPID HABITAT LOSS AND CLIMATE CHANGE. PROTECTED LANDS SUPPORT EQUITABLE, SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES; VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WITH ROBUST LOCAL OUTDOOR ECONOMIES; CULTURAL RESOURCES, SACRED SITES, AND LIVING TIES TO THE LAND; AND INTACT NATURAL ECOLOGICAL PROCESSES THAT SEQUESTER CARBON AND HELP MEET CLIMATE GOALS, AND CAPTURE RUNOFF AND HELP MEET HEALTHY RIVER GOALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carla Donelson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Moroni Benally Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Miller Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Hunt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamie Starr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Campbell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Diverse Talent Llc Staff Recruitment | 12/30/22 | $187,650 |
Ag Policy Solutions Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $134,800 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $2,880,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,927,203 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,573,420 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,807,203 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $136,758 |
| Investment income | $332,758 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,048 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,491,649 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $377,800 |
| 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. | $1,038,037 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $199,371 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,495,656 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $282,292 |
| Other employee benefits | $682,669 |
| Payroll taxes | $577,272 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $24,654 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,425 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $30,566 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,115,124 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $217,747 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $273,806 |
| Travel | $158,479 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $229,818 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $56,237 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,462,042 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,601,774 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,853,313 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,709,547 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $56,606 |
| 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 | $161,973 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $106,910 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,000,033 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,360,884 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $273,169 |
| Total assets | $21,124,209 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $628,790 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $23,554 |
| 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 | $251,813 |
| Total liabilities | $904,157 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,342,245 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,877,807 |
| 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 | $21,124,209 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western Resource Advocates has awarded $377,800 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RENEWABLE NORTHWEST PROJECT PURPOSE: Western Transmission Collaborative | $25,000 |
CENTER FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES PURPOSE: Accelerating Transmission Planning and Development in the West | $25,000 |
AMERICAN RIVERS INC PURPOSE: Coordinate Communications Tactics and Media Outreach with the Water for Colorado Coalition | $45,800 |
RIVER NETWORK PURPOSE: Recreational Flow Recommendations and Stream Management Planning | $7,500 |
RIVER NETWORK PURPOSE: Enhancing Understanding of Environmental Flows Assessments and Tools | $24,500 |
WRA ACTION FUND PURPOSE: General Support Grant | $250,000 |