Western Watersheds Project Inc is located in Hailey, ID. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Western Watersheds Project Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Watersheds Project Inc 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 Watersheds Project Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT IS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WESTERN WATERSHEDS AND WILDLIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AND LEGAL ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MONITORING -- IDENTIFY DAMAGED WATERSHEDS AND DOCUMENT ABUSIVE LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. REPORT THE FOLLOWING: LIVESTOCK NUMBERS ON GRAZING ALLOTMENTS, TURNOUT TIMES, ABUSIVE GRAZING, DEGRADATION OF STREAMS AND STREAM BANKS, DESTRUCTION OF RIPARIAN AND UPLAND HABITAT, DEGRADATION OF CULTURAL, HISTORIC, ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND SCENIC RESOURCES, ILLEGAL DIVERSIONS OF WATER, NEGATIVE IMPACTS TO WILDERNESS VALUES, ROADLESS AREAS, WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS AND DESIGNATED WILDERNESS.
RESTORATION AND EDUCATION -- WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT SUCCESSFULLY BRINGS THE ORGANIZATIONS CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN TO THE ATTENTION OF NATIONAL PRESS AND POLICYMAKERS. IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS MORE THAN 450 NEWS STORIES HAVE APPEARED ABOUT THE WORK OF WWP.
LITIGATION -- PROTECT IMPERILED WILDLIFE, PUBLIC LANDS, AND WESTERN WATERSHEDS THROUGH VIGOROUS LITIGATION UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, CLEAN WATER ACT, FEDERAL LAND POLICY MANAGEMENT ACT, AND OTHER STATUTES THAT PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS OVER 4,000 ACRES OF SCHOOL ENDOWMENT LAND LEASEHOLDS OBTAINED THROUGH COMPETITIVE BIDDING THAT ARE BEING MANAGED FOR WILDLIFE HABITAT AND CONSERVATION PURPOSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Erik Molvar Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $80,770 |
Kelly Weston President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Louise Wagenknecht Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Jackie Maughan Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Karen Klitz Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Dr Bruce Hayse Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $124,300 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,176,491 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,300,791 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $7,857 |
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 | $1,316,274 |
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. | $80,770 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,405 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $771,552 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,107 |
Other employee benefits | $113,064 |
Payroll taxes | $68,668 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,828 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,814 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $48,608 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,463 |
Office expenses | $29,660 |
Information technology | $5,739 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,245 |
Travel | $34,769 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $575 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,341 |
Insurance | $22,863 |
All other expenses | $354 |
Total functional expenses | $1,256,722 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $158,762 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $466,041 |
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 | $13,504 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,800 |
Total assets | $640,107 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,011 |
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 | $700 |
Total liabilities | $1,711 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $638,396 |
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 | $640,107 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Western Watersheds Project Inc has recieved totaling $23,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Nelson Family Foundation Wilson, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
F1 Key Foundation Oceanside, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pacific Fishery Management Council Portland, OR | $2,196,214 | $4,638,236 |
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Salt Lake City, UT | $25,303,976 | $8,874,385 |
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Eugene, OR | $8,148,720 | $5,480,543 |
Washington Environmental Council Seattle, WA | $7,754,519 | $4,435,837 |
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 |
Clark Fork Coalition Missoula, MT | $5,162,530 | $2,066,465 |
1000 Friends Of Oregon Portland, OR | $5,758,271 | $1,960,937 |
Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute Incorporated Moscow, ID | $3,686,983 | $1,675,187 |
Blackfoot Challenge Inc Ovando, MT | $4,767,885 | $1,641,700 |