Civic Intelligence

Western Leaders Network

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 82-0625994

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Apr 15, 2025

Organization Profilewww.westernleaders.org
PO Box 4433Durango, CO 81302

(505) 469-0380

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

80th percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$110,053

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 25.5% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

90th percentile

83%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

74%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$263,803

Up $119,790 (+83%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$263,537

Up $120,597 (+84%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$266

Down $807 (-75%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$432,415

Up $183,718 (+74%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$311,818

Down $22,555 (-6.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$120,597

Up $206,273 (+241%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2024

Assets$263,803
Liabilities$266
Net Assets$263,537
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2024

Revenue$432,415
Expenses$311,818
Net Income$120,597
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$432,415
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$142,866$263,093▲ $120,227
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$600$600→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$547$110▼ $437
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$144,013$263,803▲ $119,790
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,073$266▼ $807
Total Liabilities$1,073$266▼ $807
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$142,940$263,537▲ $120,597
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$142,940$263,537▲ $120,597
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$144,013$263,803▲ $119,790

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$110$3,304$3,414
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Gwen LacheltExecutive DirectorFT$93,470$16,583$110,053

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
$432,147
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$268
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$432,147
Change in Net Assets
$120,597

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$432,415
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$573
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$432,988
Total Revenue per Form 990
$432,415
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$209,652
Other Expenses$102,166
Total Fundraising Expense$46,781
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$91,344$13,206$5,503$110,053
Other Salaries and Wages$65,702$9,500$3,958$79,160
Fees for Services Other--$36,300$36,300
Travel$24,482--$24,482
Information Technology$15,464$92-$15,556
Payroll Taxes$11,500$1,663$692$13,855
Occupancy$7,944--$7,944
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,976-$4,976
Other Employee Benefits$3,573$517$214$4,304
Pension Plan Contributions$1,893$273$114$2,280
Advertising$2,213--$2,213
Insurance$1,566$589-$2,155
Office Expenses$1,076$24-$1,100
Conferences and Meetings$780--$780
Other Expenses$452$250-$452
Depreciation Depletion-$437-$437
All Other Expenses$299$6-$305
Total Functional Expenses$231,104$33,933$46,781$311,818

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$312,391
Expenses per Audited Statements$311,818
Total Expenses per Form 990$311,818
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$573
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
5054690380
Address
PO Box 4433, Durango, CO 81302

Signing Officer

Name
Elise Jones
Title
Chair
Signed
2025-04-15
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
2
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/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Defending Our DemocracyWe cannot make progress in tackling the climate crisis without a robust, participatory democracy. Acknowledging this along with the fact that research indicates election administrators are leaving their roles in large numbers due to workplace harassment and intimidation we expanded our democracy program last year, achieving unprecedented participation from our network in the 2024 general election. Additionally, we broadened our network to include local election officials, who are vital to the success of this program. WLN Executive Director Gwen Lachelt attended the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, in February 2024, where she delivered a keynote speech to the Women of NACO on the role that elected officials play in upholding our democracy. Throughout the year, we worked with election officials to publish opinion editorials on a range of democracy-related topics, including how to recognize election misinformation, how communities can support local election officials, and common misconceptions about the voting process. We launched our Showcase of Democracy Champions, featuring written interviews with three dozen election officials who shared success stories, challenges, and concerns about the election process. We also produced four democracy-focused virtual events, partnering with organizations such as the Brennan Center for Justice.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Connecting Leaders To Federal Climate InvestmentsThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 represent landmark legislation that has delivered unprecedented federal funding to communities for clean energy development, climate resilience, and advancing environmental justice. WLN has championed programs made possible by these funding packages and amplified through opinion editorials, video storytelling, and written interviews with network leaders success stories that showcase the community-level benefits of these investments. We regularly shared news, resources, and grant deadlines through our websites and sent action alerts about funding opportunities for home electrification, clean energy rebates, climate pollution reduction, and more. WLN staff also attended the New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference in Albuquerque in 2024 to acquire knowledge, tools, and resources on federal funding opportunities to share with our entire network. With IRA and BIL grants and programs at risk in 2025, we will work to defend them against rollbacks and ensure that the billions of dollars already appropriated are used effectively to build stronger communities, protect public health, and invest in a clean energy future.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Appalachian Leaders NetworkModeled after the Western Leaders Network, the Appalachian Leaders Network is a program of WLN that organizes local, tribal, and state elected officials in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. After officially launching in November 2023, we developed ALN into a successful program in 2024 under the guidance of ALNs Advisory Council, which consists of current and former elected officials in the Ohio River Valley region. Not only did we grow ALN to include over 300 leaders, but we also strengthened the overall impact of our work. By organizing sign-on letters and publishing op-eds that feature voices from both ALN and WLN, we demonstrate cross-community collaboration and deliver a powerful, unified message to decision-makers. In 2024, ALN concentrated on engaging Pennsylvania leaders in a state effort to reduce climate pollution and joined WLN in advocating for a safe and secure 2024 general election through our democracy program.
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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization advocated for one bill in 2024. The Executive Director spent 15 hours working on this bill.
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.

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$263,803
Liabilities
$266
Net assets
$263,537
Revenue
$432,415
Expenses
$311,818
Net income
$120,597
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