Western Colorado Alliance
Western Colorado Alliance
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About this organization
Mission
Western Colorado Alliance brings people together to build grassroots power through community organizing and leadership development. The Alliance works to create a future where engaged local voices are leading communities across western Colorado.
About
GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY-ORANGIZED OUR ANNUAL PEOPLES LOBBY TRIP TO DENVER, IN WHICH MEMBERS GET TO EXPERIENCE THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION FIRST-HAND. WE TRACKED OVER 40 BILLS IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE, WITH VISTORIES ON RURAL BROADBAND, HEMP AND RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.-LAUNCHED THE WESTERN SLOPE YOUTH VOTER INITIATIVE IN WHICH 30 STUDENT INTERNS LED PEER-TO-PEER VOTER REGISTRATION EFFORTS IN MESA, MONTROSE AND GARFIELD COUNTIES. THE INITIATIVE NOT NLY INCREASES OUR EMPHASIS ON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, BUT ALSO CREATES A SPACE WHERE YOUNGER PEOPLE CAN PLUG INTO OUR ALLIANCE.-CELEBRATED WITH OUR YOUTH VOTER INTERNS AT OLATHE HIGH SCHOOL WHO WERE THE FIRST TO REACH THE GOAL OF REGISTERING OVER 85% OF THEIR SENIORS TO VOTE AND SO RECEIVE THE ELIZA PICKRELL ROUTT AWARD FROM COLORADOS SECRETARY OF STATE.PROTECTIVE AIR AND WATER QUALITY-PROTECTED THE DRINKING WATER FOR 5,000 PEOPLE IN GARFIELD COUNTY BY HOLDING THE LINE AGAINST IRRESPONSIBLE OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN NEIGHBORHOODS.-LED EFFORTS ON THE WESTERN SLOPE TO DEMAND THAT AIR QUALITY PROTECTIONS AGAINST OIL AND GAS POLLUTION ARE IMPLEMENTED STATEWIDE, NOT JUST ON THE FRONT RANGE.-SUCCESSFULLY APPEALED THE BLMS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY BASED ON ITS FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY ANALYZE THE CLIMATE IMPACTS OF ITS DRASTIC EXPENSION OF OIL AND GAS DRILLING.LOCAL FOODS AND AGRICULTURE-MET WITH CONSUMERS, PRODUCERS AND LOCAL FOOD CHAMPIONS ACROSS WESTERN COLORADO TO IDENTIFY LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT OPPOITUNITIES IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.-WORKED WITH FARMERS AND RANCHERS ACROSS THE WESTERN SLOPE TO ENSURE THE PASSAGE OF FARM BILL THAT SUPPORTS LOCAL FOOD AND FAMILY AGRICULTURE, KEEPING A BAD HOUSE BILL AT BAY.PUBLIC LANDS-GATHERED OVER 60 LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR THE SAN JUAN WILDERNESS ACT, WHICH WAS RE-INTRODUCED IN APRIL.-ORGANIZED WIDESPREAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO PROTECT THE LAST REMAINING WILDERNESS AND ROADLESS AREAS IN THE GRAND MESA, UNCOMPAHGRE AND GUNNISON NATIONAL FORESTS.CLEAN ENERGY-WON APPROVAL FOR INNOVATIVE STATE FINANCING OF CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS IN OURAY COUNTY, PAVING TEH WAY FOR BUSINESSES AND MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTIES TO IMPLEMENT PLANS THAT IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WATER CONSERVATION.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Western colorado alliance for community action brings people together to build grassroots power through community organizing and leadership development. see schedule 0 part 10 general explanation for complete mission statement”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Western colorado alliance for community action brings people together to build grassroots power through community organizing and leadership development. see schedule 0 part 10 general explanation for complete mission statement”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as CO.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 1945 N 9TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 81501.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 10 employees.
- 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 $47,100.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is not based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1980.
- 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 engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $265,810 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $33,616 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
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