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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
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
Description
Advocates for the West uses law and science to restore natural resources, protect public lands and wildlife, and ensure sustainable communities.
Total revenues
$1,967,865
2023
Total expenses
$2,349,079
2023
Total assets
$1,803,318
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

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 Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$92,000
Head and Heart Foundation TR 12319General Support$75,000
...and 39 more grants received totalling $946,337

Financials for Advocates for the West

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,526,545
Program services$403,834
Investment income and dividends$11,406
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$20,430
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,650
Total revenues$1,967,865

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Data update history
June 29, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from John and Elaine French Family Foundation
April 21, 2025
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $120,000 from The Confluence Institute
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Cross Charitable Foundation
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Endowed 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
C34: Land Resources Conservation
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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