Western National Parks Association
- Assets
- $22.2m
- Revenue
- $14.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 208
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- 02/1942
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 86-0107049
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 09/2023, Western National Parks Association employed 208 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 09/2023, Western National Parks Association generated $14.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.2m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 8 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 2015, Western National Parks Association has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $3,546,460. 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
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
VISITOR PROGRAM SERVICES: THROUGH COOPERATING AGREEMENTS WITH NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, 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.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - SEE SCHEDULE O
GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO PARK PARTNERS - SEE SCHEDULE O
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dillon Nakata COO Thru 11/11/22 | Officer | 40 | $184,754 |
Christine L Horvath CFO & Evp | Officer | 40 | $159,778 |
Lauren Mooney Cro & VP Of Partnerships | Officer | 40 | $136,725 |
James Cook Former CEO - Retired 7/12/22 | 40 | $128,746 | |
Marie Buck President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $100,668 |
Patty Carocci Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Afholtz Consulting Group Llc Consulting | 9/29/18 | $142,438 |
James Crawford Retail Consultant | 9/29/18 | $103,121 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $140,525 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $208,252 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,031 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $348,777 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $151,657 |
| Investment income | $30,127 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2,199 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,309 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $14,052,309 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,629,428 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $705,626 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $22,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $745,212 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $192,978 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,415,961 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $216,717 |
| Other employee benefits | $720,335 |
| Payroll taxes | $543,007 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $53,698 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,988 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $402,173 |
| Advertising and promotion | $104,369 |
| Office expenses | $444,463 |
| Information technology | $78,480 |
| Royalties | $19,855 |
| Occupancy | $79,684 |
| Travel | $256,089 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $153,862 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $221,712 |
| Insurance | $128,195 |
| All other expenses | $206 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,154,058 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,563,340 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,882,548 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,815 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,751,111 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $491,642 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,884,074 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,586,314 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $16,207 |
| Total assets | $22,185,051 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $942,536 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,367 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $261,984 |
| 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 | $1,206,887 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,881,070 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $97,094 |
| 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 | $22,185,051 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western National Parks Association has awarded $698,756 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BOARD OF REGENTS NSHE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH | $7,440 |
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INTERPRETIVE SUPPORT AND OTHER ASSISTANCE | $670,556 |
IRONWOOD TREE EXPERIENCE PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH | $5,760 |
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH | $7,500 |
UDALL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH | $7,500 |