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Western Sustainability Exchange

Western Sustainability Exchange

Livingston, MT 59047
Tax ID81-0495837

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About this organization

Revenue

$303,274

Expenses

$266,017

Website

westernsustainabilityexchange.org

Mission

Western Sustainability Exchange (WSE) was founded in 1994 to conserve the abundance of the Northern Rockies including its open spaces; wildlife habitats; soil, air, and water resources; rural communities; and agricultural land and heritage. Today, WSE boasts important successes in bringing together people who are committed to the future of the region. The organization has aided over 1,300 ranchers design and implement innovative and regenerative production strategies, developed value-added markets for these producers, including carbon offset payments for sequestering carbon, educated thousands of consumers about the benefits of sustainable purchasing, increased access to local foods for citizens of the region, and addressed climate change by drawing carbon dioxide out of the air.

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WESTERN SUSTAINABILITY EXCHANGE HAS BEEN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. THE MARKET CONNECTION PROGRAM HAS TRAINED ALMOST 800 RANCHERS AND FARMERS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE TECHNIQUES AND, AS A RESULT, ALMOST A MILLION ACRES OF AGRICULTURAL LAND AND OPEN SPACES ARE BEING MANAGED SUSTAINABLY TODAY. THE PROGRAM CONNECTS PRODUCERS USING SUSTAINABLE STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES TO OUR NETWORK OF LOCAL CHEFS, CATERERS, CONCESSIONAIRES, GROCERS AND RESTAURANTS WHO PRODUCE LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD PRODUCTS. TO DATE WSE HAS OPENED MARKETS FOR MORE THAN 130 PRODUCERS. PROGRAMS WITHIN MARKET CONNECTION INCLUDE "MONTANA FARM TO RESTAURANT CONNECTION", A SEASONAL WEEKLY FARMERS MARKET, A HARVEST CELEBRATION, THE "STEER TO STEAK" PROGRAM, YOUNG ENTREPRENEURIAL STEWARDSHIP AND OTHERS. THE STEER TO STEAK PROGRAM REWARDS CATTLE RANCHERS WHO CONSERVE OPEN SPACE AND PROTECT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND SECURES LARGE-SCALE MARKETS WILLING TO PAY A PREMIUM FOR SUSTAINABLY CERTIFIED BEEF, AND COORDINATES ALL PHASES OF THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION. THE FARM TO RESTAURANT PROGRAM RECRUITS FOOD SERVICE BUSINESSES TO BUY FROM LOCAL CERTIFIED PRODUCERS AND FACILITATES RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PRODUCERS AND BUYERS. THE FARMERS MARKET GENERATES SALES FOR LOCAL FARMERS, RANCHERS AND ARTISANS, AND THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM TEACHES CHILDREN BUSINESS BASICS AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.

Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing

The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “Advancing sustainability in the western area of the united states through a series of programs and activities designed to promote better ranching and farming practices.a strong focus is to improve the direct link between local food producers and local consumers, including restaurants.”.

When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Advancing sustainability in the western area of the united states through a series of programs and activities designed to promote better ranching and farming practices.a strong focus is to improve the direct link between local food producers and local consumers, including restaurants.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is MT.
  • According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2017 is 61 BARR ROAD, MALVERN, PA, 19355.
  • The non-profit has reported 10 employees on their form for the year 2017.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $37,257.
  • The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an independent source.
  • The organization has 14 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1994.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $189,239 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $52,342 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has fundraising events.

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