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EIN 06-1654062

Advocates for the West

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
City
Boise
State
Idaho
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
Description
Advocates for the West uses law and science to restore natural resources, protect public lands and wildlife, and ensure sustainable communities.
Total revenues
$3,933,848
2024
Total expenses
$2,725,611
2024
Total assets
$3,197,672
2024
Num. employees
14
2024

Program areas at Advocates for the West

Provided free legal representation and advice to non-profit conservation organization's to protect public lands, waters, air and wildlife of public interest in the american West.
Public education and information dissemination on issues relating to conservation and protection of public lands, rivers, and other enviromental matters of public interest in the american West.

Grants made by Advocates for the West

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Conservation GeographySage Grouse Work$10,000

Who funds Advocates for the West

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Confluence InstitutePublic Interest Environmental Law Firm$120,000
Vanguard CharitableFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$96,500
Vanguard CharitableFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$92,000
...and 36 more grants received totalling $983,002

Financials for Advocates for the West

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,604,087
Program services$2,129,391
Investment income and dividends$32,253
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$163,947
Net income from fundraising events$4,170
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,933,848

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Data update history
July 26, 2026
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Head and Heart Foundation TR 12319
July 24, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
April 21, 2026
Received grants
Identified 20 new grant, including a grant for $120,000 from The Confluence Institute
January 13, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 8, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $9,500 from The Rouse Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationAnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationFundraising eventsEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1612
Boise, ID 83701
Metro area
Boise City, ID
County
Ada County, ID
Website URL
advocateswest.org/ 
Phone
(208) 342-7024
Facebook page
advocates-for-the-west 
Twitter profile
@advocateswest 
IRS details
EIN
06-1654062
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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