CENTRAL STATES COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION

EIN: 316059977 Community Improvement

MONTEVALLO, AL

Total Revenue
$284,529
Total Expenses
$190,880
Total Assets
$971,768
Net Assets
$971,768
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
TIFFANY R WANG
Phone
6143921558
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CENTRAL STATES COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $285K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $94K, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF CSCA IS TO UNITE AND EDUCATE PEOPLE WITH BOTH AN AFFINITY TO THE CENTRAL REGION OF THE UNITED STATES AND A SCHOLARLY INTEREST IN ALL AREAS OF COMMUNICATION FOR PROMOTION OF THEIR MUTUAL GOALS AND ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR FIELD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION - THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS A CONVENTION WITHIN THE 13 MIDWESTERN STATES BELONGING TO THE ASSOCIATION (NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, OKLAHOMA, MISSOURI, ILLINOIS...

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ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION - THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS A CONVENTION WITHIN THE 13 MIDWESTERN STATES BELONGING TO THE ASSOCIATION (NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, OKLAHOMA, MISSOURI, ILLINOIS, IOWA, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, MICHIGAN, INDIANA AND OHIO) TO PROMOTE THE COMMUNICATION DISCIPLINE IN EDUCATION, SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS.

Program 2

PUBLICATION OF JOURNALS AND NEWSLETTER - PRIMARY JOURNALS AND FREQUENCIES OF PUBLICATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1) COMMUNICATION STUDIES (EVERY 2 MONTHS) THIS JOURNAL IS A REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLISHING...

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PUBLICATION OF JOURNALS AND NEWSLETTER - PRIMARY JOURNALS AND FREQUENCIES OF PUBLICATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1) COMMUNICATION STUDIES (EVERY 2 MONTHS) THIS JOURNAL IS A REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLISHING ARTICLES ON A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNICATION RESEARCH. THE GOAL OF THE JOURNAL IS TO PUBLISH THE BEST COMMUNICATION SCHOLARSHIP REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RANGE OF RESEARCH WITHIN THE DISCIPLINE. ALL METHODS OF SCHOLARLY INQUIRY INTO COMMUNICATION ARE WELCOME, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RHETORICAL ANALYSIS, CULTURAL STUDIES, CONTENT ANALYSIS, MEDIA STUDIES, HEALTH COMMUNICATION, FAMILY COMMUNICATION, CRITICAL STUDIES, SURVEY RESEARCH, ETC. (2) THE JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION PEDAGOGY (ANNUALLY) THIS JOURNAL IS A PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL SPONSORED BY THE CENTRAL STATES COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION. CSCA IS ONE OF THE TOP REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN PROMOTING ALL LEVELS OF SCHOLARSHIP AND SPONSORS NUMEROUS OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AWARDS. IN ADDITION, BECAUSE CSCA RECOGNIZES THAT THERE ARE VARYING TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIP AND MANY STAGES IN AN ACADEMIC'S LIFE, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PRESENTS TEACHING AWARDS AS WELL AS SERVICE AWARDS.

Program 3

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AWARDS - CSCA IS ONE OF THE TOP REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN PROMOTING ALL LEVELS OF SCHOLARSHIP AND SPONSORS NUMEROUS OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AWARDS. IN ADDITION, BECAUSE CSCA...

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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AWARDS - CSCA IS ONE OF THE TOP REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN PROMOTING ALL LEVELS OF SCHOLARSHIP AND SPONSORS NUMEROUS OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AWARDS. IN ADDITION, BECAUSE CSCA RECOGNIZED THAT THERE ARE VARYING TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND MANY STAGES IN AN ACADEMIC'S LIFE, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PRESENTS TEACHING AWARDS AS WELL AS SERVICE AWARDS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $127,440
Investment Income $50,016
Other Revenue $107,073
TOTAL REVENUE $284,529

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $190,880
TOTAL EXPENSES $190,880

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $284,529 $260,866 +0.1%
Expenses $190,880 $190,947 0.0%
Net Income $93,649 $69,919 +0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AHMET ATAY PAST PRESIDE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY T CHILD 1ST VP/PRESI 9.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE J DENKER PRESIDENT/PA 5.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA FAULKNER JOURNAL EDIT 9.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE KAUFMANN JOURNAL EDIT 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH LEBLANC BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM MCKENNA-BUCHANAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT MEIER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVIE MUNZ 2ND VP 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYLE POHL STATES ADV C 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTINA SCHARP 2ND VP/1ST V 5.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRIC R SPENCE FINANCE COMM 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $284,529 $190,880 $971,768 $93,649
2024 $260,866 $190,947 $878,119 $69,919
2023 $226,277 $198,869 $808,200 $27,408
2022 $99,909 $173,355 $780,792 $-73,446
2021 $254,580 $103,469 $854,238 $151,111
2020 $117,179 $108,028 $703,838 $9,151
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