WESTERN RESOURCE ADVOCATES Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

WESTERN RESOURCE ADVOCATES

EIN 84-1113831 · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (I83Z)

What they do

Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is A Regional Nonprofit Advocacy Organization Fighting Climate Change and Its Impacts to Sustain The Environment, Economy, and People of The West. As The Regions Go-to Experts for More Than Three Decades, WRAs On-the-ground Work Advances Clean Energy, Protects Air, Land, Water, and Wildlife. WRA Develops, Advocates For, and Implements Science-based Policies Informed By Diverse Communities and Stakeholders to Create A Healthier and More Equitable Future for All Western Communities. WRA Creates Transformational Change By Driving Action At The State Level to Effectively Address Complex Conservation Problems In The West.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders32 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$125.28spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$6.80of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$1.36in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

93.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $2,732,267 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $336,065 for JON GOLDIN-DUBOIS (PRESIDENT). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$10,807,287

Expenses$13,539,554

Annual shortfall $2,732,267 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$924,654 · 6.8% of expenses

Grants paid$2,250,205 · 16.6% of expenses

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Revenue$10,807,287

Expenses$13,539,554

Assets$18,361,301

Income$10,827,628

Contributions$10,077,961

Grants given$2,250,205

Average grant$46,879

Management and general$924,654

Stocks and bonds$1,910,843

Accounting fees$71,394

Investing fees$29,070

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JON GOLDIN-DUBOISPRESIDENT · 40 hrs/week $336,065Base $301,947 · Other $34,118

THERESA BUSHMANEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT · 40 hrs/week $236,131Base $215,138 · Other $20,993

RICHARD TRILSCHVP OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION · 40 hrs/week $235,272Base $212,837 · Other $22,435

JOHN NIELSENVP OF POLICY AND PROGRAMS · 40 hrs/week $223,295Base $194,648 · Other $28,647

KATHRYNE GROVEVP OF PEOPLE, EQUITY, AND CULTURE · 40 hrs/week $223,089Base $201,235 · Other $21,854

ERIN OVERTURFCLEAN ENERGY DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $182,815Base $162,479 · Other $20,336

BART MILLERHEALTHY RIVERS DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $174,547Base $152,796 · Other $21,751

MARIA NAJERAGOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $169,926Base $150,730 · Other $19,196

JEREMY VESBACHWESTERN LANDS DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $168,108Base $149,228 · Other $18,880

CHRISTINA SILVERSTEINMARKETING AND COMMUNICATONS DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $155,407Base $135,930 · Other $19,477

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (32)

JON GOLDIN-DUBOISPRESIDENT

THERESA BUSHMANEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

RICHARD TRILSCHVP OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

JOHN NIELSENVP OF POLICY AND PROGRAMS

KATHRYNE GROVEVP OF PEOPLE, EQUITY, AND CULTURE

ERIN OVERTURFCLEAN ENERGY DIRECTOR

BART MILLERHEALTHY RIVERS DIRECTOR

MARIA NAJERAGOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

JEREMY VESBACHWESTERN LANDS DIRECTOR

CHRISTINA SILVERSTEINMARKETING AND COMMUNICATONS DIRECTOR

PILAR THOMASDIRECTOR

MORONI BENALLYCO-VICE CHAIR

MICHELLE CAMPBELLDIRECTOR

MATTHEW HUNTTREASURER

MATT LAPPEDIRECTOR

PORTIA PRESCOTTDIRECTOR

REUBEN MUNGERDIRECTOR

YADIRA SANCHEZDIRECTOR

MARTHA RECORDSDIRECTOR

LORETA PINEDADIRECTOR

LEE WHITEDIRECTOR

KIM MILLERCO-VICE CHAIR

JAMIE STARRSECRETARY

HEATHER TANANADIRECTOR

FELIPE VIEYRADIRECTOR

ERIC LAUFERDIRECTOR

ELI FELDMANDIRECTOR

CHRIS ROBINSONDIRECTOR

CHAS ROBLESDIRECTOR

CARRIE DOYLEDIRECTOR

CARLA JOHNSONDIRECTOR

CARLA DONELSONCHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1989
Location: 1401 Walnut Street 200, Boulder, CO 80302
County: Boulder
In care of: Richard Trilsch
Primary officer: Richard Trilsch, VP of Finance and Administration

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(303) 444-1188

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BIGGSKOFFORD PC
NTEE classification: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (I83Z)
Grant-giving organization: Yes