Washington Environmental Council
- Assets
- $7.8m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 09/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 91-0839385
Organization Overview
Washington Environmental Council is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Washington Environmental Council employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Environmental Council 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 12/2020, Washington Environmental Council generated $4.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Washington Environmental Council has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $1,008,918. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECT, RESTORE AND SUSTAIN WASHINGTON'S ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
EVERGREEN FORESTS: WEC'S EVERGREEN FORESTS PROGRAM WORKS TO ENSURE WASHINGTON HAS A STRONG REGULATORY AND POLICY FRAMEWORK THAT GUIDES THE RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF STATE AND PRIVATE FORESTS. THROUGH THE GROWING OUR FUTURE CAMPAIGN, WE ARE WORKING TO IMPROVE THE MANAGEMENT OF WASHINGTON'S PRIVATE FORESTS BY PROVIDING LANDOWNERS WITH FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR APPROACHES THAT BETTER PROTECT CLEAN WATER, HABITAT, AND MITIGATE CLIMATE POLLUTION. THIS PROGRAM IS AN EXCITING INTERSECTION OF WEC'S CLIMATE CAMPAIGN, CLEAN WATER WORK, AND LONGTIME COMMITMENT TO FOREST PROTECTION.
PEOPLE FOR PUGET SOUND: THE GOAL OF THE PEOPLE FOR PUGET SOUND PROGRAM IS TO RESTORE CLEAN WATER AND HEALTHY HABITAT FOR PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE THROUGHOUT THE REGION. WEC PUSHES FOR STRONGER PROTECTIONS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT USING A VARIETY OF TOOLS, FROM REGULATORY TO INCENTIVES.
CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY: THE CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM WORKS TO REDUCE STATE'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BY PASSING AND IMPLEMENTING EQUITABLE ECONOMY-WIDE AND SECTOR-SPECIFIC POLICIES.
FOSSIL FUEL: THE GOAL OF THE FOSSIL FUEL PROGRAM IS TO STOP NEW FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE FROM BEING BUILT, STRENGTHEN OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND PROTECTIONS, AND TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS OVER TIME. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: THE GOAL OF THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PROGRAM SEEKS TO INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, INCREASED VOTING ACCESS, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH STATE AND LOCAL DECISION-MAKERS. WE INVEST IN RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTATION TO LEARN HOW TO ENGAGE MORE PEOPLE IN THE VOTING PROCESS AND OUR WORK MORE BROADLY. WE ALSO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, PROVIDING RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE FOR BOTH NEWLY ELECTED AND SEASONED LAWMAKERS TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alyssa Macy CEO | Officer | 30 | $149,981 |
Sean Pender Admin Director | Officer | 30 | $77,578 |
Joan Crooks CEO | Officer | 30 | $15,025 |
Julie Colehour Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Martin Baker Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shin Shin Hsia Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $270,016 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $409,280 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,506,259 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $75,597 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,185,555 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $55,341 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $179,950 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,435,837 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $287,850 |
| 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. | $266,643 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,961 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,545,891 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,094 |
| Other employee benefits | $157,102 |
| Payroll taxes | $144,020 |
| Fees for services: Management | $31,498 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,583 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,297 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $72,275 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,972 |
| Fees for services: Other | $357,766 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $60,357 |
| Information technology | $126,764 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $245,528 |
| Travel | $7,550 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,571 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,983 |
| Insurance | $4,309 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,478,551 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $210,184 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,242,338 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $328,487 |
| 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 | $69,850 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,874,225 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $29,435 |
| Total assets | $7,754,519 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $333,914 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $114,880 |
| 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 | $448,794 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,346,673 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $959,052 |
| 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 | $7,754,519 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Washington Environmental Council has awarded $238,400 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Hood River, OR PURPOSE: Stand Up to Oil Campaign and Protectors of the Salish | $38,700 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Climate Alliance | $29,500 |
CASCADIA LAW GROUP PURPOSE: Pacific Coast Collaborative Food Waste Project | $28,500 |
Friday Harbor, WA PURPOSE: Stand Up to Oil Campaign | $19,700 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: Stand Up to Oil Campaign | $14,700 |
Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: Stand Up to Oil Campaign | $14,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Washington Environmental Council has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Hugh And Jane Ferguson Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $10,000 |
Greer-Solien Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,463,606 |
| Earnings | $268,040 |
| Admin Expense | $40,599 |
| Net Contributions | $199,068 |
| Ending Balance | $4,890,115 |
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 |