WESTERN STATES COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION

EIN: 870541498 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WICHITA, KS

Total Revenue
$221,435
Total Expenses
$198,713
Total Assets
$990,478
Net Assets
$983,930
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1929
Legal Domicile
UT
Principal Officer
ERIC WILSON
Phone
3166513890
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WESTERN STATES COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION, founded in 1929, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $221K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $199K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

WSCAS MISSION IS TO UNITE THOSE PERSONS IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES WHO HAVE AN ACADEMIC, LAY OR PROFESSIONAL INTEREST IN COMMUNICATION AND TO PROMOTE THEIR MUTUAL EDUCATION INTERESTS. WSCA HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION AND PUBLISHES 2 JOURNALS AND A NEWSLETTER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $105,286 Revenue: $99,442

SPONSOR THE 2025 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN FEBRUARY. COMMUNICATION RESEARCH WAS SHARED IN PANELS, PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS. AWARDS WERE GIVEN TO HONOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCH, DISTINGUISHED SERVICES BY...

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SPONSOR THE 2025 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN FEBRUARY. COMMUNICATION RESEARCH WAS SHARED IN PANELS, PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS. AWARDS WERE GIVEN TO HONOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCH, DISTINGUISHED SERVICES BY MEMBERS, MODEL COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS AND OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED BY FIRST-TIME PARTICIPANTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $19,793 Revenue: $653

PUBLICATIONOFTHEWESTERNJOURNALOFCOMMUNICATION5TIMESAYEARINCLUDINGOVER40 ARTICLESANNUALLY.ARTICLESFOCUSON COMMUNICATION AND WELCOME ALLMETHODOLOGIESANDRELEVEANTTOPICAREAS.INADDITION TO LIBRARIES...

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PUBLICATIONOFTHEWESTERNJOURNALOFCOMMUNICATION5TIMESAYEARINCLUDINGOVER40 ARTICLESANNUALLY.ARTICLESFOCUSON COMMUNICATION AND WELCOME ALLMETHODOLOGIESANDRELEVEANTTOPICAREAS.INADDITION TO LIBRARIES, APRROX.1000PEOPLERECEIVETHEJOURNAL. REVENUESARECOMPUTED THE FOLLOWINGWAY:5/8OFTHESUBSCRIPTIONREVENUESFORTHETWOJOURNALS, JOURNAL EXCHANGEREVENUESFROMOTHER REGIONALASSOCIATIONS,PERMISSIONS FEES FORREPRINTSOFARTICLES,REVENUESFROMEBSCOFORLIBRARYONLINE AVAILABILITYOFTHEWSCAARCHIVE OFPUBLICATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $9,900

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PUBLICATIONOFCOMMUNICATIONREPORTS3TIMESAYEARELECTRONICALLY,ASWELLAS1 PUBLICATIONPERYEARINPRINT;INCLUDESOVER35BRIEF DATA-BASED RESEARCHARTICLESONCOMMUNICATION.INADDITIONTOLIBRARIES, APPROX. 1000PEOPLERECEIVETHISJOURNAL.REVENUESARECOMPUTED THE FOLLOWING WAY:3/8OFTHESUBSCRIPTIONSFORTHETWOJOURNALS,JOURNAL EXCHANGE REVENUESANDFROMOTHERREGIONALASSOCIATIONS, PERMISSIONFEES FOR REPRINTSOFARTICLES,REVENUESFROMEBSCOANDTAYLORANDFRANCISFOR LIBRARYONLINEAVAILABILITYOFTHEWSCAARCHIVE OFPUBLICATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,924
Program Service Revenue $177,720
Investment Income $23,780
Other Revenue $11,011
TOTAL REVENUE $221,435

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $198,713
Other Expenses $198,713
TOTAL EXPENSES $198,713

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $221,435 $188,749 +0.2%
Expenses $198,713 $158,589 +0.3%
Net Income $22,722 $30,160 -0.2%
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
58
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
$20,000
Total Directors
4
$20,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIC WILSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$20,000 $0 $20,000
CHRISTINA YOSHIMURA PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER CANARY PRESIDENT-ELECT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWNA MALVINI-REDDEN SECOND VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer 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 $221,435 $198,713 $990,478 $22,722
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $187,356 $182,952 $839,627 $4,404
2022 $185,024 $187,007 $811,776 $-1,983
2021 $92,043 $85,124 $927,072 $6,919
2020 $215,438 $165,939 $811,160 $49,499
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