Western Resource Advocates
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Western Resource Advocates meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
“to fight climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and the people of the West.”
Year, State Incorporated:
1989, CO
Western Resource Advocates (WRA) states it works to prevent the worst impacts of climate change by addressing the largest sources of carbon pollution in the West, protecting and connecting diverse landscapes for all to access, and reducing water demand to protect Western rivers, improve ecosystems and support local communities. The organization aims to integrate climate science and effective conservation measures into state policies and plans, and ensure their implementation to achieve measurable outcomes. According to WRA’s 2021 annual report, the organization had 506 advocates, lobbied 27 bills, supported 23 bills, and opposed four bills, with 25 wins across six states.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, Western Resource Advocates's program expenses were:
| Clean energy | $4,741,752 |
| Healthy rivers | $1,886,540 |
| Western lands | $814,176 |
| Air and water quality | $118,370 |
| Total Program Expenses | $7,560,838 |
Chief Executive
Jon Goldin-Dubois, President
Compensation*
$254,026
Chair of the Board
Eli Feldman
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President and Founder, Conscience Bay Company
Board Size
17
Paid Staff Size
81
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $10,612,947, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Western Resource Advocates's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Source of Funds
| Miscellaneous | $22,227 |
| Investment income, net | $24,172 |
| Professional fees | $186,923 |
| Contributions | $5,162,006 |
| Grants | $5,450,941 |
| Total Income | $10,846,269 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $10,846,269 |
| Total expenses: | $9,004,190 |
| Program expenses | $7,560,838 |
| Fundraising expenses | $987,684 |
| Administrative expenses | $455,668 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,842,079 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $12,739,128 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $14,581,207 |
| Total Liabilities | $416,804 |
| Total Assets | $14,998,011 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance