Western Mining Action Project is located in Lyons, CO. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Western Mining Action Project employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Mining Action Project 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 Mining Action Project generated $312.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $423.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
WESTERN MINING ACTION PROJECT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO CITIZEN GROUPS & NATIVE AMERICANS ON MINING & RELATED ISSUES IN THE AMERICAN WEST TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT & HUMAN HEALTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WMAP PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO OVER 30 CLIENTS ACROSS THE WESTERN U.S. WMAP'S WORK RANGED FROM LEGAL ADVICE ON PROPOSED MINING PROJECTS TO LITIGATION IN STATE & FEDERAL COURTS AIMED AT ENFORCING FEDERAL & STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC LAND LAWS SUCH AS THE CLEAN WATER ACT, THE CLEAN AIR ACT, AND THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. WMAP WORKED WITH THESE CLIENTS TO EITHER STOP DESTRUCTIVE MINING PROJECTS OR REDUCE THE ADVERSE IMPACTS FROM MINING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Roger Flynn President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $168,000 |
Jeffrey Parsons Employee | 40 | $124,000 | |
Aimee Boulanger Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Mary Costello Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Mark Squillace Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $305,520 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $305,520 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,370 |
Investment income | $3,983 |
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 | $312,873 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $168,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,400 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $124,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $66,400 |
Payroll taxes | $20,988 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,682 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $5,194 |
Information technology | $10,151 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,312 |
Travel | $2,794 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $151 |
Insurance | $2,271 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $423,398 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $108,541 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $505,984 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $575 |
Total assets | $615,101 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $615,101 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $615,101 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Western Mining Action Project has recieved totaling $190,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
True North Foundation Grass Valley, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $110,000 |
Wilburforce Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $45,000 |
New-Land Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT/MINING | $30,000 |
Maki Foundation Carbondale, CO PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Rocky Mountain Institute Boulder, CO | $59,543,794 | $61,864,266 |
Western Conservation Foundation Denver, CO | $6,156,193 | $13,024,526 |
Environment America Inc Denver, CO | $45,550,735 | $14,481,282 |
Grand Canyon Trust Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $35,143,090 | $9,915,125 |
Badger Creek Corporation Stilwell, KS | $26,149,568 | $5,167,986 |
Housing Resources Of Western Colorado Grand Junction, CO | $12,341,486 | $4,804,755 |
River Network Boulder, CO | $3,721,825 | $4,468,341 |
Compatible Lands Foundation Inc Claremore, OK | $1,764,355 | $3,589,470 |
Summit Land Conservancy Park City, UT | $8,589,642 | $4,445,147 |
Tucson Audubon Society Tucson, AZ | $6,162,054 | $3,148,032 |
Coalitions And Collaboratives Inc Lake George, CO | $744,071 | $2,427,870 |
Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust Inc Wood River, NE | $12,726,786 | $1,705,315 |