Civic Intelligence

Wilderness Society Action Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 82-1742996

May 22, 2017 to Sep 30, 2017 • Filed on Apr 10, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.TWSACTIONFUND.ORG
1615 M Street NWWashington, DC 20036

(202) 424-4400

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

98th percentile

88%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$364,804

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 69.2% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2017

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

$527,202

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$465,718

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$61,484

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin98th percentile

Revenue

$527,500

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$61,782

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$465,718

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2017: $527,202Liabilities 2017: $61,484Net Assets 2017: $465,7182017Assets 2018: $976,247Liabilities 2018: $119,212Net Assets 2018: $857,0352018Assets 2019: $1,724,605Liabilities 2019: $49,715Net Assets 2019: $1,674,8902019Assets 2020: $1,980,760Liabilities 2020: $418,711Net Assets 2020: $1,562,0492020Assets 2021: $1,633,877Liabilities 2021: $374,398Net Assets 2021: $1,259,4792021Assets 2022: $1,360,296Liabilities 2022: $292,305Net Assets 2022: $1,067,9912022Assets 2023: $1,425,681Liabilities 2023: $173,635Net Assets 2023: $1,252,0462023Assets 2024: $1,457,160Liabilities 2024: $250,389Net Assets 2024: $1,206,7712024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$527,202
Liabilities$61,484
Net Assets$465,718
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2017: $527,500Expenses 2017: $61,782Net Income 2017: $465,7182017Revenue 2018: $1,845,513Expenses 2018: $1,454,196Net Income 2018: $391,3172018Revenue 2019: $1,310,658Expenses 2019: $505,951Net Income 2019: $804,7072019Revenue 2020: $1,693,213Expenses 2020: $1,806,054Net Income 2020: -$112,8412020Revenue 2021: $1,543,185Expenses 2021: $1,845,755Net Income 2021: -$302,5702021Revenue 2022: $935,426Expenses 2022: $1,126,914Net Income 2022: -$191,4882022Revenue 2023: $1,492,560Expenses 2023: $1,308,505Net Income 2023: $184,0552023Revenue 2024: $1,225,182Expenses 2024: $1,223,883Net Income 2024: $1,2992024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$527,500
Expenses$61,782
Net Income$465,718
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 22, 2017 to Sep 30, 2017
Signed
Apr 10, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$527,500
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The action fund works strategically and collaboratively with lawmakers to lead national policy issues on wilderness and public lands.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$0$527,202▲ $527,202
Total Assets$0$527,202▲ $527,202
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$61,484▲ $61,484
Total Liabilities$0$61,484▲ $61,484
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$0$465,718▲ $465,718
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$465,718▲ $465,718
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$527,202▲ $527,202
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jamie WilliamsPresident
Deborah LiuVice President & General Council
Carl FerenbachDirector
Michael MantellDirector
Molly McusicDirector
Scott NathanDirector
Tom BarronDirector
Thomas F Tepper JrVP Finance & Administration
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$527,500
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$527,500
Change in Net Assets
$465,718

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded1$252,000Resale Value
Total Noncash Contributions1$252,000-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$61,447
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$335
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$60,200$298-$60,498
Information Technology$118$333-$451
Fees for Services Accounting-$350-$350
Other Salaries and Wages$173$104-$277
Other Employee Benefits$45$13-$58
Occupancy$41$4-$45
Office Expenses$8$35-$43
Other Expenses-$42-$42
Travel$14--$14
Depreciation Depletion$3$1-$4
Total Functional Expenses$60,602$1,180$0$61,782
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“After form 990 has been prepared, it is examined by the wilderness society vice president, finance & administration for accuracy and completeness. The document is then presented to and reviewed by the president and vice presidents of conservation, communication, and philanthropy. Subsequently, in addition, form 990 is provided to the governing council for a further review before it is filed.”

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

“Wsaf has a written conflict of interest policy. It is reviewed annually. All staff, including officers, directors, trustees and key employees, must certify anually that they have read and familiarized themselves with the policy, and disclose any potential conflicts. Staff disclose whether they serve as board members or officers of any other organization whose mission and activities may overlap with those of tws. Further, all officers, directors, trustees and key employees disclose any related organization relationships. Completed forms are reviewed and any potential conflicts are discussed adn addressed as appropriate to enforce compliance with the policy. All staff including officers, directors, trustees, and key employees, notify the organization if circumstances change through the course of the fiscal year and the changed circumstances are discussed and addressed as appropriate to remain in compliance with the policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its financial statements and form 990 available to the public upon request. Form 1023 and the conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wilderness Society Action Fund
EIN
82-1742996
Phone
2024244400
Address
1615 M STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas F Tepper Jr
Title
VP Finance & Administration
Phone
2024244400
Signed
2018-04-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Williams
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Johnson Lambert Llp
Address
4242 SIX FORKS RD STE 1500, RALEIGH, NC 27609
Preparer
John Huskins
Phone
9197196400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Legislative advocacy consulting: program service expenses 60,200. Management and general expenses 298. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 60,498.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management has concluded that the society has properly maintained its exempt status and there are no uncertain tax positions as of september 30, 2017.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$527,202
Liabilities
$61,484
Net assets
$465,718
Revenue
$527,500
Expenses
$61,782
Net income
$465,718
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.25$1.21$1.23$1.22$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$0.17$1.25$1.49$1.31$0.18
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.29$1.07$0.94$1.13$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.63$0.37$1.26$1.54$1.85$0.30
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$0.42$1.56$1.69$1.81$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.72$0.05$1.67$1.31$0.51$0.80
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.12$0.86$1.85$1.45$0.39
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.06$0.47$0.53$0.06$0.47