WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND

EIN 91-0839385 · Environment (C010)

What they do

to CHAMPION POLICIES THAT CENTER THE EXPERTISE and RESILIENCE of OVERBURDENED COMMUNITIES for ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS and JUSTICE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.

Before you give

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $81.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

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 leaders27 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

94.44%of revenue went to mission work81.1% of expenses · Program services

13.49%of revenue went to fundraising11.6% of expenses

$116.45spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

8.51%of revenue went to management and office costs7.3% of expenses

$1.52in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

95.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $832,061 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $238,655 for ALYSSA MACY (CEO). 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.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$5,057,979

Mission workProgram services$4,776,88994.44% of revenue81.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$430,6318.51% of revenue7.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$682,52013.49% of revenue11.6% of expenses

Total expenses$5,890,040116.45% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 81.1% mission · 7.3% management · 11.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 116.45% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 73.5% mission · 10.6% management · 15.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.51% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 76.3% mission · 9.5% management · 14.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.52% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 79.7% mission · 6.7% management · 13.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 82.98% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 81.9% mission · 6.4% management · 11.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 78.42% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 83.3% mission · 5.2% management · 11.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.11% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 83.9% mission · 6.5% management · 9.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 81.43% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 78.6% mission · 7.5% management · 13.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.54% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$5,057,979

Expenses$5,890,040

Annual shortfall $832,061 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$4,776,889 · 81.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$430,631 · 7.3% of expenses

Fundraising$682,520 · 11.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$5,057,979

Expenses$5,890,040

Assets$8,971,702

Income$5,293,872

Contributions$4,818,998

Mission work (program services)$4,776,889

Fundraising$682,520

Grants given$1,521,065

Average grant$19,013

Management and general$430,631

Stocks and bonds$6,154,703

Accounting fees$23,118

Investing fees$3,658

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

ALYSSA MACYCEO · 33 hrs/week $238,655Base $223,492 · Other $15,163

CHRISTINA WONGVP OF PROGRAMS · 30 hrs/week $147,463Base $135,000 · Other $12,463

DAVID GORTONVP OF DEVELOPMENT · 30 hrs/week $146,336Base $133,906 · Other $12,430

SEAN PENDERVP OF ADMINISTRATION · 32 hrs/week $144,230Base $131,780 · Other $12,450

LENNON BRONSEMAVP OF CAMPAIGNS · 30 hrs/week $127,366Base $114,935 · Other $12,431

DARCY NONEMACHERGOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR · 30 hrs/week $114,700Base $103,635 · Other $11,065

MINDY ROBERTSPUGET SOUND PROGRAM DIRECTOR · 30 hrs/week $112,674Base $106,943 · Other $5,731

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 (27)

ALYSSA MACYCEO

CHRISTINA WONGVP OF PROGRAMS

DAVID GORTONVP OF DEVELOPMENT

SEAN PENDERVP OF ADMINISTRATION

LENNON BRONSEMAVP OF CAMPAIGNS

DARCY NONEMACHERGOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

MINDY ROBERTSPUGET SOUND PROGRAM DIRECTOR

JAMESON MORRELLBOARD MEMBER

YOLANDA FRAZIERBOARD MEMBER

SARAH REYNEVELDBOARD MEMBER

OSKAR ZAMBRANO MENDEZSECRETARY

MELISSA SCHUTTENBOARD MEMBER

MAVERICK RYANBOARD MEMBER

KEN LEDERMANBOARD CHAIR

KATIE ROSSBOARD MEMBER

KAREN CUNNINGHAMBOARD MEMBER

JUSTIN PARKERBOARD MEMBER

JOSH FRIEDMANNBOARD MEMBER

JAIME MARTINBOARD MEMBER

HECTOR HINOJOSABOARD MEMBER

GINNY BROADHURSTBOARD MEMBER

GABE AESCHLIMANBOARD MEMBER

EJ JUAREZBOARD MEMBER

CHRISTINA BILLINGSLEYVICE CHAIR

CAROLINE TRAUBEBOARD MEMBER

APRIL SIMSBOARD MEMBER

AMY SCOTTBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1986
Location: 1417 4TH AVE 800, SEATTLE, WA 98101
County: King
In care of: CHRISTINA BILLINGSLEY
Primary officer: CHRISTINA BILLINGSLEY, BOARD CHAIR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(206) 631-2600

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES LLP
NTEE classification: Environment (C010)
Grant-giving organization: Yes