Wilderness Society Action Fund
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 82-1742996
Organization Overview
Wilderness Society Action Fund is located in Washington, DC. Wilderness Society Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Wilderness Society Action Fund generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Wilderness Society Action Fund has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $770,258. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY ACTION FUND WORKS WITH PARTNERS AND LAWMAKERS TO INFLUENCE POLICY RELATED TO PUBLIC LANDS. THIS INCLUDES PUBLIC LANDS' ROLE AS PART OF THE CLIMATE SOLUTION, THEIR IMPORTANCE IN ADDRESSING THE EXTINCTION CRISIS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF ALL PEOPLE BEING TO ENJOY THEIR BENEFITS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ACTION FUND HAS ACHIEVED SUCCESS IN MOVING FORWARD IMPORTANT LEGISLATION FOR PUBLIC LANDS INCLUDING THE GREAT OUTDOORS AMERICA ACT AND OTHER IMPORTANT BILLS THAT HAVE ADVANCED OUR MISSION. IT HAS ALSO SUCCESSFULLY OPPOSED NUMEROUS MEASURES THAT WOULD SET ITS MISSION BACK. IT HAS HELD DECISION MAKERS ACCOUNTABLE, IN AN EFFORT TO BOTH ADVANCE OR STOP LEGISLATION AND CREATE A BETTER POLITICAL CLIMATE FOR OUR WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Mantell Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Avis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Barron Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carl Ferenbach Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacqueline Mars Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Molly Mcusic Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Partnership Project Action Fund Phone Banking Services | 9/29/22 | $105,955 |
Partnership Project Action Fund Phone Banking Services | 9/29/22 | $105,955 |
Hilltop Public Solutions Government Relations | 9/29/22 | $262,983 |
Hilltop Public Solutions Government Relations | 9/29/22 | $262,983 |
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 | $1,475,253 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,475,253 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $16,962 |
| 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 | $1,492,560 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $64,508 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $371,820 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $86,065 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,316 |
| 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 | $375,873 |
| Advertising and promotion | $197,004 |
| Office expenses | $31,190 |
| Information technology | $5,000 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $15,780 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,941 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,372 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $131,791 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,308,505 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $669,304 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $384,500 |
| 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 | $365,105 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,772 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,425,681 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $168,590 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,045 |
| 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 | $173,635 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $625,752 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $626,294 |
| 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 | $1,425,681 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wilderness Society Action Fund has awarded $54,508 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WALLOWA RESOURCES PURPOSE: CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $20,000 |
RURAL VOICES FOR CONSERVATION COALITION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $9,500 |
PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND PURPOSE: CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $18,008 |
MONTANA WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $7,000 |