Western Conservation Foundation

Organization Overview

Western Conservation Foundation is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Western Conservation Foundation employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Conservation Foundation 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 Conservation Foundation generated $13.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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 2015, Western Conservation Foundation has awarded 737 individual grants totaling $46,084,449. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BUILDING LEADERS TO PROTECT THE WEST'S LAND, AIR, AND WATER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ACCOUNTABILITY:BUILDS CHAMPIONS FOR CONSERVATION BY BRINGING NEW VOICES TO THE CONSERVATION DEBATE, IDENTIFYING TIMELY ISSUES, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ACTIONS TAKEN BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS THAT IMPACT THE WESTERN UNITED STATES' NATURAL RESOURCES.


SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES:FUNDS PROJECTS THAT COMPLEMENT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION BUT FALL OUTSIDE WESTERN GEOGRAPHIES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Cassidy & Associates
Government Relations
$180,000
Finsbury Glover Hering Us Llc
Government Relations
$137,700
Hilltop Public Solutions
General Consulting
$340,500
Maven Law Group
General Consulting
$126,000
Unbendable Media
Media Consulting
$168,500
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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$13,012,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,012,000
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $12,526
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 $13,024,526

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Western Conservation Foundation has awarded $6,909,907 in support to 100 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: Conservation Education

$370,000

NUESTRA TIERRA CONSERVATION PROJECT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Las Cruces, NM

PURPOSE: Conservation Education

$280,000

NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Reston, VA

PURPOSE: Conservation Education

$275,000

HISPANIC ACCESS FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Conservation Education

$235,000

NEVADA CONSERVATION LEAGUE EDUCATION FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: Conservation Education

$196,500

DENVER FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: General Support

$195,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Western Conservation Foundation has recieved totaling $6,352,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$4,800,000
United States Energy Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.

$1,022,000
Catena Foundation

Carbondale, CO

PURPOSE: CLEAN ENERGY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - WESTERN CLEAN ENERGY

$370,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$120,000
$40,000
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