Conservation Nw
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 04/1989
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 94-3091547
Organization Overview
Conservation Nw, operating under the name Conservation Northwest, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Conservation Northwest employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Northwest 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 03/2022, Conservation Northwest generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 7 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 2019, Conservation Northwest has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $512,972. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROTECTING WILDLANDS:THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PRESERVING LARGE BLOCKS OF HABITAT, INCLUDING FOREST, SAGELAND, AND GENERAL WILDLANDS, AS CORNERSTONES OF ECOLOGICAL RESILIENCE AND FOR LONG-TERM SURVIVAL AND RECOVERY OF IMPERILED WILDLIFE. IN THE PAST YEAR, WE COLLABORATED WITH DIVERSE INTERESTS TO ADVANCE SCIENCE-DRIVEN OUTCOMES ON FORESTRY PROJECTS ON STATE AND FEDERAL LANDS AND THE POLICIES UNDER WHICH THEY ARE FORMULATED. WE BROUGHT A LAWSUIT BEFORE THE WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT TO INTERPRET CONSTITUTIONAL INTENT FOR HOW STATE PUBLIC LANDS SHOULD BE MANAGED.
HABITAT CONNECTIVITY:WE ARE SUCCESSFULLY PROTECTING VITAL WILDLIFE CORRIDORS AND RECONNECTED HABITAT BETWEEN WASHINGTON'S NORTH CASCADES AND MOUNTAIN WILDLANDS TO ITS NORTHWEST, NORTHEAST, SOUTH, AND WEST. THIS YEAR WE HAD GIANT SUCCESSES WITHIN THE CASCADES TO ROCKIES CORRIDOR, INCLUDING PURCHASING FOR THE COLVILLE TRIBES A 10K ACRE PROPERTY OF HIGH ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL VALUE, CONSTITUTING THE LARGEST (BY A FACTOR OF 10) PRIVATELY-FUNDED LAND BACK EXAMPLE IN AMERICAN HISTORY. WE ALSO WON STATE FUNDING FOR WILDLIFE UNDERPASSES TO BE BUILT ON HIGHWAY 97 JUST DOWNHILL OF THAT PROPERTY. WE ALSO BEGAN PILOT PROJECTS WITH VIRTUAL FENCING THAT ENABLE REMOVAL OF BARB WIRE FROM KEY SAGELAND HABITAT CORRIDORS AND IMPROVED THE PERMEABILITY TO WILDLIFE OF THE SATSOP BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 12 IN THE CASCADES TO OLYMPICS CORRIDOR.
RESTORING WILDLIFE:THROUGH THIS PROGRAM WE CHAMPION THE RETURN OF ICONIC WILDLIFE WHILE BUILDING GREATER SOCIAL TOLERANCE TO SAFEGUARD THEIR LONG-TERM RECOVERY. THIS YEAR WE INITIATED REINTRODUCTION OF LYNX TO THE KETTLE RANGE, WORKING WITH INDIGENOUS NATIONS IN THE US AND CANADA TO TRAP AND TRANSLOCATE THE FIRST NINE LYNX. WE ALSO MOVED A FEW MORE FISHERS FROM CANADA TO WASHINGTON ECOSYSTEMS, COMPLETING THAT 20 YEAR EFFORT. OUR DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH RANCHERS IN WOLF COUNTRY HAS HELPED KEEP CONFLICT BETWEEN WOLVES AND LIVESTOCK TO A MINIMUM, AND OUR SUCCESS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS HAS MEANT THAT WASHINGTON HAS HAD THE LOWEST RATE OF HUMAN-CAUSED WOLF MORTALITY OF ANY WOLF STATE.
OTHER PROGRAM EFFORTS TO PROTECT, CONNECT AND RESTORE WILDLANDS AND WILDLIFE FROM THE WASHINGTON COAST TO THE BRITISH COLUMBIA ROCKIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mitch Friedman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $122,975 |
Joseph Joy President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andy Held Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Laughman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Jacobson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Donnelly Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $58,336 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $214,155 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,918,957 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,191,448 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,698 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,394 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$25,359 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,166,393 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $127,769 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $115,007 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,677 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,668 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,198,452 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,902 |
| Other employee benefits | $125,818 |
| Payroll taxes | $116,714 |
| Fees for services: Management | $568,307 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $29,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $65,470 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $7,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,866 |
| Office expenses | $11,931 |
| Information technology | $82,737 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,961 |
| Travel | $37,194 |
| 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 | $10,993 |
| Insurance | $13,446 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,804,400 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $908,510 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $812,531 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $282,310 |
| 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 | $56,592 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $19,500 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $1 |
| Other assets | $2,900 |
| Total assets | $2,082,344 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $97,241 |
| 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 | $97,241 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,654,782 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $330,321 |
| 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 | $2,082,344 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Conservation Nw has awarded $94,100 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $49,100 |
NORTHEAST WASHINGTON FORESTRY COALITION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Colville, WA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Conservation Nw has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Hugh And Jane Ferguson Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $10,000 |
Veterane Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pacific Fishery Management Council Portland, OR | $2,196,214 | $4,638,236 |
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Eugene, OR | $8,148,720 | $5,480,543 |
Washington Environmental Council Seattle, WA | $7,754,519 | $4,435,837 |
The Alaska Center Education Fund Anchorage, AK | $1,662,766 | $2,979,648 |
Conservation Nw Seattle, WA | $2,082,344 | $3,166,393 |
Toxic-Free Future Seattle, WA | $3,191,679 | $2,569,649 |
Oregon Environmental Council Inc Portland, OR | $3,218,749 | $1,966,081 |
Columbia Riverkeeper Hood River, OR | $5,520,101 | $3,527,378 |
The Alaska Center Anchorage, AK | $805,016 | $2,011,969 |
1000 Friends Of Oregon Portland, OR | $5,758,271 | $1,960,937 |
Trustees For Alaska Anchorage, AK | $949,958 | $1,701,174 |
Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute Incorporated Moscow, ID | $3,686,983 | $1,675,187 |