Civic Intelligence

Western Leaders Network

EIN 82-0625994 • 501(c)3 • Durango, CO

Profile

We unite, support and cultivate local, tribal and state elected officials in the Interior West (Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming) and in the Ohio River Valley (Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia) to protect land, air and water and build healthy, sustainable and resilient communities.

PO Box 4433Durango, CO 81302

www.westernleaders.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

17th percentile

-34%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-38%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-41%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Down

$176,670

Down $87,133 (-33%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$989

Up $723 (+272%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$175,681

Down $87,856 (-33%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin17th percentile

Revenue

Down

$204,656

Down $227,759 (-53%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$292,512

Down $19,306 (-6.2%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$87,856

Down $208,453 (-173%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2017: $61,140Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $61,1402017Assets 2018: $96,844Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $96,8442018Assets 2019: $64,194Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $64,1942019Assets 2020: $71,140Liabilities 2020: $220Net Assets 2020: $70,9202020Assets 2021: $89,191Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $89,1912021Assets 2022: $230,887Liabilities 2022: $771Net Assets 2022: $230,1162022Assets 2023: $144,013Liabilities 2023: $1,073Net Assets 2023: $142,9402023Assets 2024: $263,803Liabilities 2024: $266Net Assets 2024: $263,5372024Assets 2025: $176,670Liabilities 2025: $989Net Assets 2025: $175,6812025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$176,670
Liabilities$989
Net Assets$175,681
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth20th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2017: $172,605Expenses 2017: $111,465Net Income 2017: $61,1402017Revenue 2018: $168,290Expenses 2018: $132,586Net Income 2018: $35,7042018Revenue 2019: $171,834Expenses 2019: $204,484Net Income 2019: -$32,6502019Revenue 2020: $237,375Expenses 2020: $230,649Net Income 2020: $6,7262020Revenue 2021: $265,003Expenses 2021: $246,732Net Income 2021: $18,2712021Revenue 2022: $423,177Expenses 2022: $302,752Net Income 2022: $120,4252022Revenue 2023: $248,697Expenses 2023: $334,373Net Income 2023: -$85,6762023Revenue 2024: $432,415Expenses 2024: $311,818Net Income 2024: $120,5972024Revenue 2025: $204,656Expenses 2025: $292,512Net Income 2025: -$87,8562025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$204,656
Expenses$292,512
Net Income-$87,856
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$176,670
Liabilities
$989
Net assets
$175,681
Revenue
$204,656
Expenses
$292,512
Net income
-$87,856
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.77$0.01$1.76$2.05$2.93$0.88
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.64$0.00$2.64$4.32$3.12$1.21
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.44$0.01$1.43$2.49$3.34$0.86
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.31$0.01$2.30$4.23$3.03$1.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.00$0.89$2.65$2.47$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.00$0.71$2.37$2.31$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.00$0.64$1.72$2.04$0.33
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.00$0.97$1.68$1.33$0.36
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.61$1.73$1.11$0.61
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 17, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$204,656
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

to bring together pro-conservation local leaders in the Interior West - Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming to protect our air, water, public health and public lands.

We unite, support and cultivate local, tribal and state elected officials in the Interior West and in the Ohio River Valley to protect land, air and water and build healthy, sustainable and resilient communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$263,093$176,070▼ $87,023
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$600$600→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$110$0▼ $110
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$263,803$176,670▼ $87,133
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$266$989▲ $723
Total Liabilities$266$989▲ $723
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$263,537$175,681▼ $87,856
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$263,537$175,681▼ $87,856
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$263,803$176,670▼ $87,133

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$3,414$3,414
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Gwen LacheltPast Exec. DirectorFT$59,301$2,809$62,110
Liane JollonExecutive DirectorFT$50,625$6,357$56,982

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Elise JonesChair
Lauren PagelVice Chair
Amber TorresDirector
Juanita VeroDirector
Shelly FyantDirector
Victor SnoverDirector
Don SchreiberTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$204,362
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$294
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$204,362
Change in Net Assets
$-87,856

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$204,656
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$585
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$205,241
Total Revenue per Form 990
$204,656
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$224,999
Other Expenses$67,513
Total Fundraising Expense$48,935
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$72,830$23,177$23,085$119,092
Other Salaries and Wages$79,431--$79,431
Fees for Services Other$2,128-$25,300$27,428
Payroll Taxes$16,299--$16,299
Occupancy$7,080$551$550$8,181
Other Employee Benefits$7,814--$7,814
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,556-$5,556
All Other Expenses$3,074$615-$3,689
Information Technology$2,590$373-$2,963
Other Expenses$3,926$2,528-$2,528
Pension Plan Contributions$2,363--$2,363
Insurance$688$495-$1,183
Office Expenses$549$13-$562
Depreciation Depletion-$110-$110
Conferences and Meetings$39$22-$61
Total Functional Expenses$204,145$39,432$48,935$292,512

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$293,097
Expenses per Audited Statements$292,512
Total Expenses per Form 990$292,512
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$585
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The IRS Form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors prior to filing of the return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is monitored by the Executive Director and the Board Chair. Board members and staff are required to disclose any conflicts or potential conflicts as they arise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, policies, financial statements and the IRS Form 990 are made available to the public upon request within three working days of the date the request was made.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Western Leaders Network
EIN
82-0625994
Phone
9707690354
Address
PO Box 4433, Durango, CO 81302

Signing Officer

Name
Elise Jones
Title
Chair
Signed
2026-03-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elise Jones
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Janice Moen CPA
Address
12 Vista Drive, Hooksett, NH 03106
Preparer
Janice Moen CPA
Phone
5052502231
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IRS990/Desc0Western Leaders Network (WLN) and Appalachian Leaders Network (ALN) mobilize local, tribal, and state elected and appointed officials across the Interior West and Ohio River Valley to address the climate crisis, advance conservation initiatives, and protect democracy. By equipping officials with peer networks, strategic resources, and targeted engagement opportunities, WLN builds the collective capacity of more than 1,000 leaders across 11 states Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming to make an impact at the local, state, and federal levels. WLN focuses particularly on rural and extractive-industry-dependent communities in the Interior West and Appalachia that are often underserved by federal policymakers and disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. It operates from the conviction that environmental protection and democratic participation are mutually reinforcing: when democracy is undermined, environmental progress stalls, and when communities bear the brunt of climate change without recourse, democratic institutions weaken. New Significant Program ServicesIn 2025, WLN meaningfully expanded its democracy program, raising dedicated funding and initiating the hiring of a new program coordinator to implement expanded democracy programming beginning in 2026. This expansion builds on candidate education work that began in 2022 and grew into a sustained program focused on supporting free, fair, and safe elections; helping local governments and election officials coordinate with state agencies; and addressing election interference and voter suppression. WLN also organized officials in both the Interior West and Ohio River Valley to submit public comments opposing a federal voter registration rulemaking that would have disenfranchised millions of eligible voters. Significant Changes to Existing Programs In June 2025, Liane Jollon joined WLN as Executive Director following the January 2025 departure of founder and long-time Executive Director Gwen Lachelt. Program Director Jessica Pace served as interim executive director during the transition period. Ms. Jollon brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in nonprofit and governmental organizations, including extensive public health sector leadership. WLN also expanded its board of directors, welcoming Pittsburgh City Councilor Erika Strassburger, who leads ALN's advisory council, and former Executive Director Gwen Lachelt as new members, deepening expertise and connectivity between the Western and Appalachian regional networks. In October, WLN convened an in-person board and staff retreat to plan programmatic expansion for 2026.Environmental ProgrammingWLN's environmental program engages local, tribal, and state elected officials across the Interior West and Ohio River Valley in climate and environmental policy advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels. The program organizes officials to participate in rulemakings, legislative campaigns, public comment processes, and media engagement; provides resources and peer connections to support locally driven environmental action; and amplifies officials' voices through its Western Leaders Voices and Appalachian Leaders Voices initiative, which helps officials publish opinion editorials and letters in regional and national news outlets.In 2025, WLN organized officials across both networks to engage in more than a dozen federal and state policy processes. In Colorado, WLN organized public testimony and submitted a letter signed by more than 40 state and local officials supporting a rule to cut methane from landfills the state's third-largest source of the greenhouse gas which the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) adopted in December 2025. WLN also organized officials to advocate before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, which in December finalized a clean heat plan with 41% emissions reduction targets by 2035
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IRS990/MissionDesc0We unite, support and cultivate local, tribal and state elected officials in the Interior West (Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming) and in the Ohio River Valley (Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia) to protect land, air and water and build healthy, sustainable and resilient communities.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0WLN's democracy program supports local, tribal, and state elected officials across the Interior West and Ohio River Valley in overseeing and strengthening free, fair, and safe democratic processes in their communities. The program provides officials with resources, peer engagement, and action opportunities related to election administration, civic participation, voting rights, and the defense of democratic norms and institutions. WLN works from the conviction that strong environmental protection depends on participatory democracy, and that local officials are uniquely positioned to defend both.In 2025, WLN organized officials in both networks to submit public comments to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission opposing a proposed rulemaking that would require documentary proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration form, a change that could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. WLN also publicly condemned politically motivated attacks on elected officials in Pennsylvania and Minnesota, affirming that public servants deserve to serve their communities free from harassment, intimidation, and harm, and that civil discourse is foundational to democratic participation.WLN conducted targeted fundraising throughout 2025 to resource a dedicated democracy program coordinator position, successfully securing the funding needed for that role. The program coordinator will implement expanded democracy programming in 2026, including webinars, tools, and resources addressing topics such as closing the funding gap for local elections, coordination between local governments and state election agencies, and election interference at the federal level. This infrastructure investment positions WLN to significantly deepen its democracy work in both the Interior West and Appalachian networks in the coming year.WLN grew its overall network membership by nearly 10 percent in 2025, adding 85 new leaders and partners across all 11 states, and sent 12 or more newsletters and action alerts connecting officials with breaking news, engagement opportunities, and resources at the intersection of environmental protection and democracy.
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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization advocated for two bills in 2025. Staff spent 12 hours working on these bills.
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part IV - Additional Information
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The IRS Form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors prior to filing of the return.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The conflict of interest policy is monitored by the Executive Director and the Board Chair. Board members and staff are required to disclose any conflicts or potential conflicts as they arise.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Governing documents, policies, financial statements and the IRS Form 990 are made available to the public upon request within three working days of the date the request was made.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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