Methow Valley Citizens Council

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Methow Valley Citizens Council has awarded $30,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

METHOW VALLEY ACTION FUND

PURPOSE: To support lobbyist

$15,000

METHOW VALLEY ACTION FUND

PURPOSE: General operating support

$15,000
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