Western Alliance for Nature
Promoting the public use and enjoyment of natural areas; protecting lands to be maintained for wildlife, open space, archaeological preservation and other resource protection purposes; assist in the preservation and restoration of sensitive habitat, open spaces, and scenic areas; manage and protect lands for public access; set up and manage a program to educate the public on the importance of environmental protection and land preservation; and assist and support institutions, organization, associations, trusts, governmental entities and undertakings.
Western Alliance for Nature at a glance
In short: Western Alliance for Nature reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $2,720 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +172.0% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $7,413,298
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $70,051
- +191.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $-36,282
- -381.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $108,186
- +180.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Western Alliance for Nature funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $10K (2020). In 2025 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,413,298 | $70,051 | $108,186 | $2,720 | Total only | $-36,282 |
| 2024 | $7,398,933 | $24,042 | $38,608 | $1,000 | Total only | $12,892 |
| 2023 | $7,413,508 | $30,672 | $51,296 | $1,500 | Total only | $6,141 |
| 2022 | $7,434,132 | $17,882 | $55,264 | — | — | $36 |
| 2021 | $7,471,514 | $6,955,120 | $42,139 | — | — | $35 |
| 2020 | $558,533 | $62,926 | $157,610 | $10,000 | 1 | $73 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Western Alliance for Nature
Based on IRS filings
Western Alliance for Nature is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Anselmo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.4M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Alliance for Nature is led by Rene Voss, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rene Voss
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
$16K (2023) → $20K (2025)
Lawrence Wan
Board Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Horowitz
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Platzman
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Fost
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Fernandez
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Rene Voss (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Western Alliance for Nature
How much does Western Alliance for Nature give each year?
Western Alliance for Nature reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $1K in grants paid.
How large is Western Alliance for Nature?
Western Alliance for Nature reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $70K.
What is Western Alliance for Nature?
Western Alliance for Nature is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Anselmo, CA. It holds $7.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Western Alliance for Nature operate?
Western Alliance for Nature has awarded grants in California.
What is Western Alliance for Nature's EIN?
Western Alliance for Nature's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0515062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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