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Nonprofit · EIN 46-0452143

COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS

Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80202

Financials

$1.4M$1.4M2023$1.4M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,415,039$1,377,581$37,458$344,830$170,062$174,768
December 31, 2023990$1,414,593$1,393,199$21,394$326,467$189,157$137,310
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,265,611
of which government grants
$1,248,011
Membership dues
$17,600
Program service revenue
$146,864
Investment income
$1,064
Net income from fundraising events
$1,500
Other revenue
$1,500

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$146,958
Other salaries and wages
$481,081
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$849,965
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$75,907
Occupancy
$1,035
Travel
$795
Depreciation
$1,752
Program services (functional)
$1,071,654
Management and general (functional)
$305,927

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$326,467
Total assets, end of year
$344,830
Total liabilities, end of year
$170,062
Net assets, end of year
$174,768
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,690
Net assets without donor restrictions
$174,768
Gross receipts
$1,415,039
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
SD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DANIELLE OKSTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$127,528$19,430
KELSEY DELANEYDIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS A
Highest-paid employee
40$105,006$19,437
SARA GOODWINDIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$105,921$17,428
DAVID SMITHIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
KELLY NORRISINCOMING CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JAMIE BARNESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JOHN ERIXSONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DANIELLE OKSTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$111,925$18,606
KELSEY DELANEYDIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATIO
Highest-paid employee
40$100,701$24,259
DAVID SMITHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
TOM CLAEYSIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
HELGE ENGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JOHN ERIXSONINCOMING CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
110 16TH ST STE 603, DENVER, CO 80202-5217
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DANIELLE OKST, 2255 SHERIDAN BLVD SUITE C-327, EDGEWATER, CO 80214
Signed the 990
DANIELLE OKST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(303) 835-9911
Return prepared by
PROSPERITY PARTNERS

Mission

THE COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS (CWSF) PROMOTES THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FORESTS FOR TODAY AND GENERATIONS TO COME BY LEADING COLLECTIVE ACTION, FOSTERING LEARNING, FACILITATING RESOURCE SHARING, PROVIDING CREDIBLE EXPERTISE AND INFORMATION, CARRYING OUT OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY, AND ENGAGING WITH PARTNERS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CWSF PROVIDES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTH OF WESTERN FORESTS IN THE UNITED STATES. CWSF CONVENES AND STAFFS THE WESTERN FORESTRY LEADERSHIP COALITION AND ITS WORK, WHICH INCLUDES PROVISION OF SERVICE TO 34 STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCY LEADERS, AS WELL AS NUMEROUS STATE, FEDERAL, AND NONGOVERNMENTAL PARTNERS. TWO (2) MEETINGS OF LEADERS THAT INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 70 PEOPLE AND OVER SEVEN (7) MEETINGS OF AGENCY AND PARTNER PERSONNEL THAT INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 25 PEOPLE ARE CONVENED EACH YEAR. MEETINGS ARE CONVENED ON ISSUES SUCH AS WILDLAND FIRE, PACIFIC ISLAND FORESTRY, FOREST UTILIZATION, AND URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY, AMONG OTHERS. THE CWSF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS NEARLY EVERY MONTH VIRTUALLY. THE MEETINGS AND DIALOGUE AMONG LEADERS AND PERSONNEL ENABLE CWSF TO FACILITATE CROSS BOUNDARY PLANNING, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND ACCOMPLISHMENT TRACKING ON FOREST MANAGEMENT MATTERS OF SIGNIFICANCE IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.
    Expenses $1,071,654 · revenue $146,864

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-0452143
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C36)
Assets (IRS master file)
$344,830
Income (IRS master file)
$1,415,039

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,415,039$1,377,581$344,830IRS
990December 2023$1,414,593$1,393,199$326,467XML
990December 2022$1,352,975$1,332,622$300,677IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-0452143).

Questions about COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS

What is the EIN of COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS is 46-0452143.
Is COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DANIELLE OKST.
Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $127,528 (DANIELLE OKST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,415,039, expenses of $1,377,581 and total assets of $344,830 at year end.

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