Western Energy Freedom Action is located in Highlands Ranch, CO. As of 12/2022, Western Energy Freedom Action employed 3 individuals. Western Energy Freedom Action 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, Western Energy Freedom Action generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WESTERN FREEDOM IS BUILDING A BROAD COALITION OF GRASSROOTS AND GRASSTOPS SUPPORT WITH REAL, PRACTICAL POLITICAL POWER TO DRIVE POLICY, LEGISLATIVE, AND REGULATORY CHANGES THAT ENABLE ELECTRICITY CUSTOMERS AND RATEPAYERS IN WESTERN STATES TO ACCESS MORE AFFORDABLE AND CLEANER ENERGY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Larry Holdren Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $190,000 |
Kathleen Staks Director | Trustee | 40 | $175,000 |
John Anderson Director | Trustee | 5 | $30,336 |
Dominic Gabello Director (from 9/2022) | Trustee | 5 | $21,550 |
Sarah Derdowski Director (from 3/2022) | Trustee | 5 | $25,010 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Adventure Advocacy Llc Campaign Management Services | 12/30/22 | $268,580 |
Wpai Holdings Llc Research/polling | 12/30/22 | $225,000 |
Rise Pr Llc Pr Consulting | 12/30/22 | $176,109 |
Redpath Consulting Llc Strategic Consulting | 12/30/22 | $126,272 |
Steven Pearson Coalition Dev. & Fundraising | 12/30/22 | $110,000 |
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 | $3,220,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,220,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $184 |
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 | $3,220,184 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,134,000 |
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. | $441,896 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $24,313 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $110,846 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $132,439 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $26,850 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $55,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,152,870 |
Advertising and promotion | $60,794 |
Office expenses | $38,172 |
Information technology | $1,418 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $132,714 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,455 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,415 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,369,359 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $611,703 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $632,899 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $300,000 |
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 | $2,830 |
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 | $1,547,432 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $210,308 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,250,000 |
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 | $1,460,308 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $87,124 |
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 | $1,547,432 |
Over the last fiscal year, Western Energy Freedom Action has awarded $1,134,000 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
NEVADA ALLIANCE PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $75,000 |
WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $75,000 |
DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $75,000 |
NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS FOR PROTECTING OUR SCHOOLS PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $50,000 |
FIVE PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $26,500 |