Civic Intelligence

Wilderness Society Action Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 82-1742996

Oct 01, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020 • Filed on Jul 19, 2021

1801 Pennsylvania Ave NW No 200Washington, DC 20006

(202) 424-4400

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.25x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-6.7%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$400,721

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 23.7% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

76th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

29%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Up

$1,980,760

Up $256,155 (+15%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$1,562,049

Down $112,841 (-6.7%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$418,711

Up $368,996 (+742%) from 2019

Revenue

Up

$1,693,213

Up $382,555 (+29%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$1,806,054

Up $1,300,103 (+257%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$112,841

Down $917,548 (-114%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2020

Assets$1,980,760
Liabilities$418,711
Net Assets$1,562,049

Operations Trend

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

2020

Revenue$1,693,213
Expenses$1,806,054
Net Income-$112,841
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020
Signed
Jul 19, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,693,213
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

The wilderness society action fund works with partners and lawmakers to influence policy related to public lands. This includes public lands' role as part of the climate solution, their importance in addressing the extinction crisis and the importance of all people being to enjoy their benefits.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,589,033$1,659,472▲ $70,439
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,426$287,400▲ $274,974
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,146$28,888▲ $5,742
Accounts Receivable$100,000$5,000▼ $95,000
Total Assets$1,724,605$1,980,760▲ $256,155
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$49,715$418,711▲ $368,996
Total Liabilities$49,715$418,711▲ $368,996
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,674,890$1,562,049▼ $112,841
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,674,890$1,562,049▼ $112,841
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,724,605$1,980,760▲ $256,155

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$28,888$7,971$36,859
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Molly McusicChair
Jamie WilliamsPresident
Deborah LiuVice President & General Counsel
Carl FerenbachDirector
Michael MantellDirector
Scott NathanDirector
Tom BarronDirector
Greg AvisDIRECTOR (FROM MAY '20)
David SeabrookTREASURER (FROM FEB '20)

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Chong And Koster LLCMedia Consulting Services1640 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW STE 600, Washington, DC 20036$663,040
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,679,098
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$14,115
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,439,098
Change in Net Assets
$-112,841
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,270,104
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$305,950
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$230,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$820,105--$820,105
Other Salaries and Wages$210,942$34,744-$245,686
Payments to Affiliates$240,000--$240,000
Grants to Domestic Orgs$230,000--$230,000
Office Expenses$117,122--$117,122
Other Employee Benefits$60,264--$60,264
Occupancy$54,374--$54,374
Other Expenses$16,756--$16,756
Fees for Services Legal$11,307--$11,307
Travel$5,140--$5,140
Depreciation Depletion$4,174--$4,174
Insurance$1,075--$1,075
All Other Expenses$51--$51
Total Functional Expenses$1,771,310$34,744$0$1,806,054
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Western Organizations of ResourcesBillings, MT501(c)(4)Conservation Projects$75,000
Big Sky Fifty Five PlusBillings, MT501(c)(4)Conservation Projects$70,000
Montana Conservation Voters IncBillings, MT501(c)(4)Conservation Projects$50,000
Mountain MamasBozeman, MT501(c)(3)Conservation Projects$15,000
Alaska Wilderness ActionWashington, DC501(c)(4)Conservation Projects$10,000
Boundary Waters Action FundMinneapolis, MN501(c)(4)Conservation Projects$10,000
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
Yes
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$697,000
Total Exempt Function Spending$697,000
Section 527 Activity Spending$662,000

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
82-4798899Phoenix, AZ$25,000
45-1672898Washington, DC$10,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
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
Yes
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 A, Line 4

The organization modified its bylaws during january 2020 to include approved membership definitions for class i and class ii members.

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

After form 990 has been prepared, it is examined by the wilderness society action fund vice president of finance for accuracy and completeness. The document is then presented to and reviewed by the president and 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 wsaf. 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. The conflict of interest policy is available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wilderness Society Action Fund
EIN
82-1742996
Phone
2024244400
Address
1801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW NO 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Tepper
Title
VP of Finance
Phone
2024244400
Signed
2021-07-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jamie Williams
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Johnson Lambert Llp
Address
4242 SIX FORKS ROAD SUITE 1500, RALEIGH, NC 27609
Preparer
J Calvin Marks
Phone
9197196400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Legislative advocacy: program service expenses 820,105. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 820,105.

SCHEDULE O:

Form 990 is being amended to reflect political expenses that were inadvertently omitted from the originally filed return.

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, 2020.

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