Western Social Science Association
- Assets
- $5.0k
- Revenue
- $133.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Flagstaff, AZ
- Founding
- 06/1969
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-7029863
Organization Overview
Western Social Science Association, operating under the name Wssa, is located in Flagstaff, AZ. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (V19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wssa is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Wssa generated $133.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $130.8k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.6%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WORLD SOCIAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION WSSA IS COMMITTED TO MULTI-DISCIPLINARY AND INTERDISCIPLINARY SCHOLARSHIP SERVICE AND COLLEGIALITY. THE WSSA'S MISSION INCLUDES FOSTERING PROFESSIONAL STUDY ADVANCING RESEARCH PROMOTING THE TEACHING OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND ENCOURAGING PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE ACROSS THE SOCIAL SCIENCE DISCIPLINES. WSSA DRAWS SCHOLARS AND OTHERS IN SOME 32 DISCIPLINES OR "SECTIONS," FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD; CONVENES AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE; CONDUCTS RESEARCH COMPETITIONS FOR FACULTY AND STUDENTS; AND PUBLISHES THE SOCIAL SCIENCE JOURNAL A JURIED QUARTERLY RESEARCH JOURNAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WSSA HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE WHICH CONSISTS OF 32 ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES OVER A THREE DAY PERIOD IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR. APPROXIMATELY 400 ACADEMICS ATTEND THE CONFERENCE PRESENTING OVER 600 HUNDRED ACADEMIC RESEARCH PAPERS. THE GOAL OF THE CONFERENCE IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE FREE EXCHANGE OF IDEA ARE PROMOTED AND REVIEWED BY OTHER ACADEMICS.
THE SOCIAL SCIENCE JOURNAL IS AN INTERNATIONALLY PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL. IT IS PUBLISHED 4 TIMES PER YEAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 20-25 ARTICLES PER ISSUE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Scheniel President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jussi Laine Immediate Past President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Karen Jarratt-Snider President-Elect | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Ruth Whisler Vice President?secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Pierre Atlas Council Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Fernando Breidlng Council Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $89,938 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $14,906 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $104,844 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $28,523 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $133,367 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $15,700 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $12,228 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $94,909 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,600 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $130,761 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,015 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,015 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $5,015 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,015 |
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|---|---|---|
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Californians For Population Stabilization Inc Ventura, CA | $323,132 | $123,901 |
Colonial Flag Foundation Sandy, UT | $35,165 | $498,475 |
Western Social Science Association Flagstaff, AZ | $5,015 | $133,367 |
Population-Environment Balance Inc San Francisco, CA | $567 | $0 |
Vedanta Institute Los Angeles Inc Santa Monica, CA | $41,087 | $0 |