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Western Conservation Action

  • Denver, CO
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2007
  • EIN: 20-8091495

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Category: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy / Voter Education, Registration (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.69M (2022)

Expenses
$3.7M (2022)

Total Assets
$1.83M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$286k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,691,268
Expenses
$3,700,736
Net Income
-$2,009,468
Net Assets
$1,546,739
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,690,000
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,268
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,920
1.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $341,659
9.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,832,327
Total Liabilities $285,588
Net Assets $1,546,739
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brendon Cechovic (Board Member) $0 $223,600 $44,468
Shara Kaplin (Chief Of Sta) $0 $200,448 $39,310
Sara Moffat (Government R) $0 $192,203 $40,093
Leah Wieneke (Coo) $0 $161,981 $46,626
Niki Hawthorne (Special Proj) $0 $135,200 $42,843
Greta Bagwell (Public Lands) $0 $133,795 $43,502
Monica Piergrossi (Program Dire) $0 $143,250 $23,924
Scott Panter (Financial Ma) $0 $116,209 $31,561
Brennan Bilberry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Pawlek Jaguzny (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 1, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,555,123
Expenses
$3,548,061
Net Income
$2,007,062
Net Assets
$3,556,207
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,555,000
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $123
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $32,044
0.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $326,929
9.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,753,019
Total Liabilities $196,812
Net Assets $3,556,207
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brennan Bilberry (Board Member, Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brendon Cechovic (Board Member, Ceo Wcf) $0 $217,851 $40,364
Leah Wieneke (Chief Operating Officer) $0 $172,441 $45,580
Shara Kaplin (Chief Of Staff) $0 $192,960 $38,692
Aaron Browning (Director Of Federal Public) $0 $180,833 $28,948
Sara Moffat (Director Of Government Rel) $0 $188,125 $39,543
Greta Bagwell (Deputy Director Of Fed Public Lands Dc) $0 $128,649 $41,135
Monica Pergrossi (Program Director) $0 $137,730 $22,638
Niki Hawthorne (Director Of Special Pro.) $0 $133,421 $41,651
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990
Filed on Sept. 29, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,152,465
Expenses
$3,075,129
Net Income
$1,077,336
Net Assets
$1,549,145
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,152,350
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $115
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $27,297
0.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $177,046
5.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,975,137
Total Liabilities $425,992
Net Assets $1,549,145
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brennan Bilberry (Board Member, Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brendon Cechovic (Board Member, Ceo Wcf) $0 $204,620 $37,162
Leah Wieneke (Chief Operating Officer) $0 $165,809 $41,660
Shara Kaplin (Chief Of Staff) $0 $183,456 $36,456
Aaron Browning (Director Of Federal Public Lands) $0 $182,900 $28,098
Sara Moffat (Director Of Government Rel) $0 $170,700 $36,673
Hannah Clark (Director Of National Cons.) $0 $110,000 $17,580
Monica Pergrossi (Program Director) $0 $131,171 $31,118
Niki Hawthorne (Director Of Special Pro.) $0 $120,000 $38,773
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990
Filed on May 27, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,057,307
Expenses
$2,070,284
Net Income
-$12,977
Net Assets
$471,809
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,056,000
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,307
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,479
1.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $89,594
4.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $560,910
Total Liabilities $89,101
Net Assets $471,809

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,464,837
Expenses
$3,623,728
Net Income
-$1,158,891
Net Assets
$484,786
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,463,630
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,207
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,292
1.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,754
3.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $787,250
Total Liabilities $302,464
Net Assets $484,786

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,016,109
Expenses
$476,707
Net Income
$1,539,402
Net Assets
$1,643,677
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,016,031
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $78
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $14,103
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $27,102
5.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,712,753
Total Liabilities $69,076
Net Assets $1,643,677
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leah Wieneke (Coo) $8,760 $137,240 $29,764
Monica Piergrossi (Program Director) $7,600 $107,900 $29,534
Shara Kaplin (Chief Of Staff) $4,933 $155,067 $34,660
Brendon Cechovic (Ceo) $3,003 $177,177 $32,017
Sarah Cobler (Dir. Of State Lands Programs) $1,479 $125,309 $24,816
Howard Gross (Senior Program Manager) $1,169 $113,106 $36,376
Molly Mc Usic (President) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Cuff (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 17, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$150,058
Expenses
$313,300
Net Income
-$163,242
Net Assets
$104,275
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,000
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $58
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $20,498
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,436
3.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,625
Total Liabilities $24,350
Net Assets $104,275
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brendon Cechovic (Ceo) $11,726 $159,874 $31,585
Sarah Cobbler (State Program Director) $5,271 $115,479 $24,617
Leah Wieneke (Coo) $3,850 $136,150 $22,059
Shara Kaplin (Chief Of Staff) $2,658 $142,342 $32,599
Molly Mc Usic (President) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Cuff (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$250,069
Expenses
$215,907
Net Income
$34,162
Net Assets
$267,517
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $250,000
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $69
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $13,031
6.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,737
2.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $314,111
Total Liabilities $46,594
Net Assets $267,517
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brendon Cechovic (Ceo) $8,278 $158,938 $31,601
Leah Wieneke (Coo) $2,760 $127,553 $20,217
Shara Kaplin (Chief Of Staff) $1,196 $134,429 $20,394
Sarah Cobbler (State Program Director) $1,150 $113,850 $16,731
Andrea Keller Helsel (Director Of Strategy) $579 $140,376 $20,419
Molly Mc Usic (President) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Cuff (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 25, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$45,165
Expenses
$200,898
Net Income
-$155,733
Net Assets
$233,355
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,000
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $165
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $14,393
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,350
1.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $238,529
Total Liabilities $5,174
Net Assets $233,355
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brendon Cechovic (Ceo) $7,250 $137,750 $22,679
Leah Wieneke (Coo) $5,209 $83,334 $7,145
Shara Kaplin (Chief Program Officer) $2,350 $111,400 $17,156
Robin Hubbard (Coo (Through 3/31/14)) $314 $25,219 $5,373
Molly Mc Usic (President) $0 $0 $0
William H Meadows (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Cuff (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 28, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$837,306
Expenses
$705,279
Net Income
$132,027
Net Assets
$389,088
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $104,460
12.5%
Program Services $732,710
87.5%
Investment Income $136
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,246
0.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,857
0.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $510,746
Total Liabilities $121,658
Net Assets $389,088
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Courtney M Cuff (Secretary And Ceo (Through 9/2013)) $3,232 $151,927 $20,863
Robin Hubbard (Coo (And Interim Ceo)) $3,014 $125,196 $24,533
Andrea Keller Helsel (Strategic Comm Director) $1,030 $124,420 $18,021
Shara Kaplin (Chief Program Officer) $701 $101,174 $14,350
Molly Mc Usic (President) $0 $0 $0
William H Meadows (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brendon Cechovic (Ceo (Beginning 12/2013)) $0 $12,639 $0
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990
Filed on June 27, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$110,107
Expenses
$103,934
Net Income
$6,173
Net Assets
$257,061
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,000
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $107
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,570
25.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,914
6.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $272,149
Total Liabilities $15,088
Net Assets $257,061

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$276,148
Expenses
$137,829
Net Income
$138,319
Net Assets
$250,888
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $276,000
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $148
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,689
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $252,122
Total Liabilities $1,234
Net Assets $250,888

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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