Western States Learning Corporation, operating under the name Align, is located in Cheyenne, WY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Align employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Align 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 03/2023, Align generated $7.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 24.5% per year over the past 4 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.
Since 2023, Align has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $1,121,581. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE MANAGEMENT, CONSULTING AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR OTHER CHARITABLE AND NONPROFIT ENTITIES. PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED PLANNING, CONSULTING, TRAINING, AND BUSINESS SERVICES TO NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, PRIMARILY IN WYOMING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kathy Cathcart President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $118,698 |
Jody Shields Vice Preside | Officer | 40 | $105,124 |
Brittany Ashby Vice Preside | Officer | 40 | $104,811 |
Michele Dehoff Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Reese Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gay Woodhouse Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Wyomin Early Childhood Partnership Admin & Consulting | 3/30/22 | $520,548 |
3si Admin & Consulting | 3/30/22 | $448,458 |
Education Northwest Admin & Consulting | 3/30/22 | $317,000 |
Foresight Law Policy Llc Admin & Consulting | 3/30/22 | $200,000 |
Linden Admin & Consulting | 3/30/22 | $162,405 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,864,083 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $225,695 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,089,778 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,344,864 |
Investment income | $140,184 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$137,651 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,437,175 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,187,073 |
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. | $371,300 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,195 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,259,655 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $188,923 |
Payroll taxes | $124,993 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $953 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $32,615 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,127,277 |
Advertising and promotion | $344,322 |
Office expenses | $76,730 |
Information technology | $943,853 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $167,984 |
Travel | $67,566 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $79,818 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,243 |
Insurance | $14,618 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,321,791 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,139,658 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $888,964 |
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 | $38,916 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $49,870 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,848,337 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $282,433 |
Total assets | $8,248,178 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $698,629 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,548,497 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $2,620 |
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 | $273,052 |
Total liabilities | $2,522,798 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,660,175 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $65,205 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,248,178 |
Over the last fiscal year, Western States Learning Corporation has awarded $1,121,581 in support to 15 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
COMPASS CENTER FOR FAMILIES PURPOSE: COVID-19 HEALTH DISP | $12,537 |
EP-RSAL LLC DBA DEER TRAILASSISTED LIVING PURPOSE: COVID-19 HEALTH DISP | $220,000 |
DOWNTOWN CLINIC PURPOSE: COVID-19 HEALTH DISP | $15,000 |
EMG CHEYENNE ASPEN WIND LLC PURPOSE: COVID-19 HEALTH DISP | $5,499 |
CHEYENNE HEALTH AND WELLNESSDBA HEALTHWORKS PURPOSE: COVID-19 HEALTH DISP | $41,549 |
HOSKINSON HEALTH & WELLNESSCLINIC LLC PURPOSE: COVID-19 HEALTH DISP | $36,485 |