Western Resource Advocates
- Assets
- $15.0m
- Revenue
- $11.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 87
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Founding
- 07/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-1113831
Organization Overview
Western Resource Advocates is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Western Resource Advocates employed 87 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Resource Advocates 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 Resource Advocates generated $11.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% 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.
Since 2015, Western Resource Advocates has awarded 43 individual grants totaling $1,615,605. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FIGHTS CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACTS TO SUSTAIN THE ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY, AND PEOPLE OF THE WEST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLEAN ENERGY - THE VISION OF OUR CLEAN ENERGY WORK IS THAT OUR HOMES, BUILDINGS AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS WILL BE POWERED BY CLEAN ENERGY AND THE WEST IS PROSPERING IN A ZERO-CARBON ECONOMY. WRA USES PUBLIC POLICY TO ALIGN THE FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF ELECTRICITY PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS WITH DECARBONIZING ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION AND ELECTRIFYING OTHER SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY IN A WAY THAT ADVANCES EQUITY.
HEALTHY RIVERS - THE VISION OF OUR HEALTHY RIVERS WORK IS THAT THE REGION'S RIVERS ARE REVITALIZED AND PROTECTED TO SUPPORT ECOSYSTEMS, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND RECREATION. WATER IS CONSERVED AND KEY RIVER REACHES ARE RESTORED AND MANAGED TO SUPPORT HEALTHY RIVER ECOLOGY, SUSTAINABLE WATER USE, AND RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE. WRA DEVELOPS, ADVOCATES FOR, AND IMPLEMENTS POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND RIVER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES THAT IMPROVE RIVER AND STREAM HEALTH, REDUCE WATER DEPLETIONS FROM WESTERN RIVERS, AND SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
WESTERN LANDS - THE VISION OF OUR WESTERN LANDS WORK IS THAT AT LEAST HALF OF THE LAND IN EACH MAJOR ECOREGION, INCLUDING WILDLIFE MIGRATION CORRIDORS, ARE LEGALLY PROTECTED FROM DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO CONSERVE BIODIVERSITY IN THE FACE OF RAPID HABITAT LOSS AND CLIMATE CHANGE. PROTECTED LANDS SUPPORT EQUITABLE, SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES; VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WITH ROBUST LOCAL OUTDOOR ECONOMIES; CULTURAL RESOURCES, SACRED SITES, AND LIVING TIES TO THE LAND; AND INTACT NATURAL ECOLOGICAL PROCESSES THAT SEQUESTER CARBON AND HELP MEET CLIMATE GOALS, AND CAPTURE RUNOFF AND HELP MEET HEALTHY RIVER GOALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jon Goldin-Dubois President | Officer | 40 | $234,758 |
John Nielsen VP Of Policy And Programs | 40 | $156,187 | |
Richard Trilsch VP Of Finance And Admin | Officer | 40 | $142,048 |
Theresa Bushman VP Of Development & Communications | 40 | $141,406 | |
Steve Michel Deputy Program Director | 40 | $130,562 | |
Erin Overturf Clean Energy Program Director | 40 | $122,323 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $981,677 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,819,841 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,517,298 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,801,518 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $53,703 |
| Investment income | $48,159 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $65,312 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,110,162 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $120,000 |
| 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. | $411,782 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,576 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,159,765 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $196,631 |
| Other employee benefits | $403,265 |
| Payroll taxes | $353,885 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $36,470 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,495 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,880 |
| Fees for services: Other | $870,102 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $205,969 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $264,157 |
| Travel | $39,018 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,021 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,563 |
| Insurance | $30,415 |
| All other expenses | $47,841 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,227,426 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $708,752 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,617,301 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,466,164 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $30,085 |
| 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 | $149,404 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $72,650 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $916,047 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $37,608 |
| Total assets | $14,998,011 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $379,196 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $37,608 |
| 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 | $416,804 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,909,594 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,671,613 |
| 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 | $14,998,011 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western Resource Advocates has awarded $120,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WRA ACTION FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ PURPOSE: HIRE A JET PROJECT MANAGER AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HOPI SOLAR PROJECT I | $40,000 |
Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE CAPACITY BUILDING IN AAPI COMMUNITIES | $15,000 |
Sparks, NV PURPOSE: CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE CAPACITY BUILDING IN BIPOC COMMUNITIES | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Western Resource Advocates has recieved totaling $350,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Benson Family Foundation Evergreen, CO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $838,917 |
| Earnings | $77,130 |
| Ending Balance | $916,047 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western Resource Advocates Boulder, CO | $14,998,011 | $11,110,162 |
Community Legal Services Phoenix, AZ | $3,725,670 | $8,616,974 |
Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc Tucson, AZ | $777,978 | $5,371,960 |
Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In The Public Interest Inc Lincoln, NE | $9,402,407 | $5,523,330 |
Fairness Center Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $2,132,562 | $2,830,354 |
Kansas Appleseed Center For Law And Justice Inc Lawrence, KS | $944,412 | $1,381,297 |
American Freedom Law Center Inc Chandler, AZ | $951,959 | $1,076,788 |
Military Religious Freedomfoundation Inc Albuquerque, NM | $588,275 | $836,898 |
Public Trust Institute Lakewood, CO | $8,802 | $350,100 |
Colorado Lawyers Committee Denver, CO | $647,299 | $510,247 |
New Mexico Foundation For Open Government Inc Albuquerque, NM | $185,732 | $92,438 |
Arizona Initiative For Public Service Law Inc Tucson, AZ | $175,249 | $413 |