Northwest Academic Computing Consortium is located in Damascus, OR. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B30) the organization is classified as: Vocational & Technical Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Northwest Academic Computing Consortium employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Academic Computing Consortium 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, Northwest Academic Computing Consortium generated $755.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $412.6k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
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NORTHWEST ACADEMIC COMPUTING CONSORTIUM, INC. ("NWACC") COMPRISES COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND OTHER EDUCATION-RELATED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND NEARBY AREAS. NWACC'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION AMONG ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, CULTIVATE TECHNOLOGY LEADERS, SHARE PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE, AND ENHANCE THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH, AND OPERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CIO COUNCIL MEETINGS: HOSTED MEETINGS OF MEMBER INSTITUTION CIOS TO SHARE STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS FOR ADDRESSING THE CURRENT CHALLENGES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION. IN 2023 NWACC HOSTED A STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT AND SPECIAL TOPICS MEETING ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. NWACC FACILITATED DOCUMENT SHARING, ONLINE, AND EMAIL DISCUSSIONS AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE AMONG CIOS ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING STAFF RECRUITING AND MENTORING, CYBERSECURITY, AND VENDOR RELATIONS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.CYBERSECURITY: NWACC HOSTED AN IN-DEPTH, 3-DAY IN-PERSON WORKSHOP ON CYBERSECURITY TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES, ATTENDED BY CYBERSECURITY STAFF FROM NWACC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. THE WORKSHOP FEATURED INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYSES, EXPERT PRESENTATIONS, BEST PRACTICE SHARING, AND OTHER COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE DATA SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY PROFILES AT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS.INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: NWACC HOSTED AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP ATTENDED BY INSTRUCTIONAL AND ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY STAFF FROM NWACC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS ON KEY TOPICS, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, AND BEST PRACTICES IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AND PEDAGOGY, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. COLLABORATIVE WORK BY NWACC INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY PARTICIPANTS CONTINUED IN AN EFFORT TO DEVELOP AND SHARE ONLINE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (HTTP://WWW.NWACCO.ORG/).ACCESSIBILITY INITIATIVE: A COLLABORATION BETWEEN NWACC AND THE ORBIS CASCADE ALLIANCE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES TO ADVANCE OUR COMMON GOAL OF ENSURING THAT SERVICES, SYSTEMS, AND CURRICULAR AND SCHOLARLY RESOURCES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL USERS. NWACC AND NWHEAT HOSTED SIX DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY WEBINARS FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF EITHER ORGANIZATION, AND DEVELOPED AN ACCESSIBILITY KNOWLEDGE BASE WITH ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES SUBMITTED BY MEMBER INSTITUTIONS.STRATEGIC PLANNING: NWACC ENGAGED ITS CIO COUNCIL AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN A PLANNING PROCESS TO DEVELOP PROGRAM PRIORITIES AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FOR 2024-2028.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andrea Ballinger Director-At-Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Borre Ulrichsen Director-At-Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Virginia Tomlinson Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chuck Lanham Director-At-Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandon Gatke Director-At-Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Ewart Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $33,000 |
Investment income | $719,717 |
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 | $755,336 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $109,261 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,758 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,269 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,951 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,500 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,850 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,570 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $597 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $240,430 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $667 |
Insurance | $3,779 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $412,567 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $111,524 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $264 |
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 | $22,032 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $900 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $16,887,377 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $17,022,113 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,790 |
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 | $3,790 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,018,323 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,022,113 |