Western Payments Alliance
- Assets
- $6.1m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 04/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-7240059
Organization Overview
Western Payments Alliance is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Western Payments Alliance employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Payments Alliance is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Western Payments Alliance generated $5.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
BUILDING AND SHARING KNOWLEDGE TO GUIDE MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THEIR PAYMENTS JOURNEY FROM CONCEPT TO OPERATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBER EDUCATION - WESTERN PAYMENTS ALLIANCE OFFERS TRAINING IN 3 CHANNELS: FACE-TO-FACE WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS AND WEBCASTS. WESPAY OFFERS IN-HOUSE MEMBER TRAINING AND MEMBER-SPONSORED CORPORATE TRAINING. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, ANNUAL SYMPOSIUMS, AND SPECIALIZED FORUMS.
ADVISORY SERVICES INCLUDE RULE AND COMPLIANCE ADVICE FOR VARIOUS PAYMENT CHANNELS THAT INCLUDE ACH, CHECK, WIRE, MOBILE, REMOTE DEPOSIT CAPTURE, CARD AND INSTANT PAYMENTS.
INFORMATION SERVICES INCLUDE PAYMENTS HOTLINE, WEBSITE AND MONTHLY MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND MEMBER PORTAL ARE CRITICAL INTERFACE WITH ITS MEMBERS FOR MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A MONTHLY DIGEST OF PAYMENT EVENTS AND WEEKLY RULES REMINDERS. IN ADDITION, IT HOSTS FREE QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP UPDATES. A VIRTUAL MEMBER COMMUNITY, CONNECT, WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENABLE MEMBERS' INTERACTION TO POST INFORMATION, QUESTIONS AND UPDATES FOR OTHER MEMBERS TO READ AND PROVIDE RESPONSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Denoo Chair | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Shaun Hegsted Vice Chair | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Amy Foulks Secretary | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jessica Thompson Treasurer | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Stephen Max Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Bob Foote Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mekanic Llc Marketing Firm To Help Build Wespay Bran | 12/30/23 | $122,250 |
Tragaluz Support Nimble Software And Operational | 12/30/23 | $115,579 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,535,576 |
| Investment income | $151,973 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $5,691,389 |
| 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. | $1,621,046 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,344,109 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $105,330 |
| Other employee benefits | $365,920 |
| Payroll taxes | $208,503 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| 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 | $212,970 |
| Advertising and promotion | $73,172 |
| Office expenses | $135,936 |
| Information technology | $390,792 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $73,187 |
| Travel | $213,166 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,490 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $137,358 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $16,786 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,359,710 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $267,458 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,907,472 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $275,580 |
| 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 | $369,143 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $319,244 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $591,430 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,336,892 |
| Total assets | $6,067,219 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,000,848 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $909,085 |
| 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 | $265,276 |
| Total liabilities | $2,175,209 |
| 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 | $3,892,010 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,067,219 |