EIN 84-1113831

Western Resource Advocates (WRA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
98
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Western Resource Advocates' mission is to protect the West's land, air, and water.
Total revenues
$10,188,942
2022
Total expenses
$10,377,501
2022
Total assets
$14,584,072
2022
Num. employees
98
2022

Program areas at WRA

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. By working to retire coal, replace generation with clean energy and transportation, build clean energy markets, and modernize the grid, wra is transforming the region.
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.
Healthy rivers - the vision of our healthy rivers work is that Western rivers are thriving even in the face of climate change and these critical waterways are protected to support ecosystems, local communities, and world-class recreation. Water is conserved and key river reaches are revitalized and managed to support healthy river ecology, sustainable water use, and resilience to a changing climate. Wra develops, Advocates for, and implements policies, programs and river management that saves water and protects rivers through improving stream flow, reducing water use, and improved water planning.
Air & water quality - the vision of our clean air and water quality work is to protect water quality and to establish and defend clean air standards so that communities and nature thrive.
Fiscal sponsorship - Western Resource Advocates is the fiscal sponsor for the signal tech coalition. Signal tech coalition is a nonprofit organization registered in the state of Colorado and is organized exclusively for environmental purposes, more specifically to educate Colorado's business leaders about climate change and help them advocate for environmental policies.

Grants made by WRA

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Powder River Basin Resource CouncilWyoming Clean Energy Policy$40,000
Utah Clean Energy AllianceUtah Decarvonization Policy$10,000

Who funds Western Resource Advocates (WRA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Catena FoundationClean Energy - Support for Decarbonization Across the West$1,391,801
United States Energy FoundationTo Support Education and Outreach To Build A Clean Energy Future. To Promote Education and Analysis on the Benefits of Clean Transportation. To Promote Education and Analysis To Advance Clean, Affordable Energy That Protects Public Health.$1,313,000
National Philanthropic TrustHuman Services$1,005,000
...and 50 more grants received totalling $7,549,024

Personnel at WRA

NameTitleCompensation
Matthew HuntVice President of Finance and Administration$0
Theresa BushmanVice President of Development and Communications / Vice President of Development / Vice President - Development$182,513
John NielsenVice President of Policy and Programs / Program Director$179,877
Jon Goldin-DuboisPresident$264,758
Erin OverturfClean Energy Program Director$122,323
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for WRA

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,785,881
Program services$176,534
Investment income and dividends$86,678
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-56,380
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$196,229
Total revenues$10,188,942

Form 990s for WRA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
2018-122020-01-16990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $1,391,801 from Catena Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 54 new grant, including a grant for $1,633,727 from Catena Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironmentHuman servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsor
General information
Address
2260 Baseline Rd 200
Boulder, CO 80302
Metro area
Boulder, CO
County
Boulder County, CO
Website URL
westernresourceadvocates.org/ 
Phone
(303) 444-1188
Facebook page
westernresourceadvocates 
Twitter profile
@wradv 
IRS details
EIN
84-1113831
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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