Western National Parks Association

Organization Overview

Western National Parks Association is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Western National Parks Association employed 156 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western National Parks Association 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 09/2021, Western National Parks Association generated $10.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Western National Parks Association has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $2,667,496. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WNPA ADVANCES EDUCATION, INTERPRETATION, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN NATIONAL PARKS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATION SERVICES - SEE SCHEDULE O


COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - SEE SCHEDULE O


GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO PARK PARTNERS - SEE SCHEDULE O


VISITOR PROGRAM SERVICES: THROUGH COOPERATING AGREEMENTS WITH NATIONAL PARK SERVICE UNITS AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE DESERT SOUTHWEST COOPERATIVE ECOSYSTEM STUDIES UNIT, WNPA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES IN THE 12 STATES WITH AFFILIATED PARKS. THESE INCLUDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM FACILITATION, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, PRINTED MATERIALS AND PUBLICATIONS, EXHIBIT DESIGN AND FABRICATION, AND OTHER INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James E Cook
Chief Executive Officer
$140,620
Christine L Horvath
Chief Financial Officer
$114,380
Dillon M Nakata
Chief Operating Officer
$105,487
Les Corey
Chairman
$0
Bob Shopneck
Vice-Chair
$0
Marilyn Alkire
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Afholtz Consulting Group Llc
Consulting
$142,438
James Crawford
Retail Consultant
$103,121
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$44,791
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,045,892
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$148,640
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $11,350
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,239,323
Total Program Service Revenue$94,117
Investment income $20,468
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$171
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $9,253,818
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,617,011

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Western National Parks Association has awarded $664,626 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INTERPRETIVE SUPPORT AND OTHER ASSISTANCE

$215,481

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INTERPRETIVE SUPPORT AND OTHER ASSISTANCE

$215,481

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INTERPRETIVE SUPPORT AND OTHER ASSISTANCE

$215,481

IRONWOOD TREE EXPERIENCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tucson, AZ

PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL, AND CULTURAL RESEARCH

$6,061

IRONWOOD TREE EXPERIENCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tucson, AZ

PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL, AND CULTURAL RESEARCH

$6,061

IRONWOOD TREE EXPERIENCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tucson, AZ

PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL, AND CULTURAL RESEARCH

$6,061
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Western National Parks Association has recieved totaling $25,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Shopneck Family Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDING

$25,000
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