Methow Valley Citizens Council is located in Twisp, WA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (O40) the organization is classified as: Scouting, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Methow Valley Citizens Council employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Methow Valley Citizens Council 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 03/2023, Methow Valley Citizens Council generated $137.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $165.9k during the year ending 03/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE METHOW VALLEY CITIZENS COUNCIL IS TO RAISE A STRONG COMMUNITY VOICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE METHOW VALLEYS NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL CHARACTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAND USE: MVCCS EARLY WORK ON LAND USE PLANNING SET THE STATE FOR THE METHOW VALLEYS LOW-DENSITY DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDERABLE OPEN SPACE. IN 2022, MVCC CONTINUED TO ENGAGE OUR MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE IN LAND USE PLANNING FROM OKANOGAN COUNTYS REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TO STATE AND FEDERAL POLICIES AFFECTING OUR PUBLIC LANDS, ENGAGING IN EFFORTS TO IMPROVE AND FINALIZE OKANOGAN COUNTYS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND WORKING TO IMPROVE FORESTRY AND MANAGEMENT ON NATIONAL FOREST LANDS.
WATER: MVCC IS COMMITTED TO PROTECTING OUR WATERWAYS FROM POLLUTION AND OVER DEVELOPMENT. WE ADVOCATE TO ENSURE THERE IS ENOUGH CLEAN, COLD, CLEAR WATER FOR FISH, ANIMALS, AND PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN 2022 WE CONTINUED TO WORK TO UPHOLD THE METHOW RULE BY WORKING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY. THE METHOW VALLEY CITIZENS COUNCIL ALSO CONTINUES TO LEAD A COALITION OF LOCAL CITIZENS AND REGIONAL GROUPS THAT ARE ENCOURAGING THE OKANOGAN PUD TO CONSIDER REMOVING THE OBSOLETE ENLOE DAM, LOCATED ON THE SIMILKAMEEN RIVER NEAR OROVILLE.
AIR: THE CLEAN AIR METHOW PROGRAM HAS TREMENDOUS VALUE IN IDENTIFYING THE AREAS VALLEY RESIDENTS CAN IMPROVE AIR QUALITY BY FOLLOWING BEST PRACTICES SUCH AS CLEAN HOME HEATING, USING ALTERNATIVES TO OUTDOOR BURNING, AND RESPONSIBLY CONDUCTING PRESCRIBED BURNING. WE MANAGE A COLLECTION OF 32 LOW-COST PURPLE AIR AIR QUALITY SENSORS WITH BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, INDIVIDUALS, AND TOWNS THROUGHOUT THE METHOW VALLEY, FROM LOST RIVER AIRPORT OUTSIDE MAZAMA TO PRAIRIE FLATS NEAR THE TOWN OF METHOW. IN 2022, MVCC EXPANDED STAFFING, EXPANDED THE WOODSTOVE EXCHANGE PROGRAM AND RAN A COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN THROUGHOUT OKANOGAN COUNTY IN REGARD TO SMOKE READINESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jasmine Minbashian Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $84,256 |
Leki Albright Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Hillary Ketcham Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maggie Coon Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alexa Whipple Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Easton Branam Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $136,357 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $136,357 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $137,813 |
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. | $21,064 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,264 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $69,462 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,000 |
Payroll taxes | $7,933 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $40,006 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,489 |
Office expenses | $1,334 |
Information technology | $2,911 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,658 |
Travel | $29 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,993 |
Interest | $421 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,302 |
Total functional expenses | $165,900 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $202,211 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $178,549 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $380,760 |
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 | $62,272 |
Total liabilities | $62,272 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $318,488 |
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 | $380,760 |
Over the last fiscal year, Methow Valley Citizens Council has awarded $30,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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METHOW VALLEY ACTION FUND PURPOSE: To support lobbyist | $15,000 |
METHOW VALLEY ACTION FUND PURPOSE: General operating support | $15,000 |