Western States Communication Association Inc
- Assets
- $927.1k
- Revenue
- $92.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Missoula, MT
- Founding
- 12/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 87-0541498
Organization Overview
Western States Communication Association Inc is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western States Communication Association Inc 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 06/2021, Western States Communication Association Inc generated $92.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $85.1k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.0%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WSCA'S MISSION IS TO UNITE THOSE PERSONS IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES WHO HAVE AN ACADEMIC, LAY OR PROFESSIONAL INTEREST IN COMMUNICATION AND TO PROMOTE THEIR MUTUAL EDUCATION INTERESTS. (CONST. ART) WSCA HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION AND PUBLISHES 2 ACADEMIC JOURNALS AND A NEWSLETTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPONSOR THE 2020 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN DENVER, CO IN FEBRUARY. THE CONVENTION ATTRACTED 651 PARTICIPANTS WHO ATTENDED AND SHARED COMMUNICATION RESEARCH IN OVER 100 PANELS, PROGRAMS, AND WORKSHOPS. AWARDS WERE GIVEN TO HONOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCH, DISTINGUISHED SERVICES BY MEMBERS, MODEL COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS AND OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED BY FIRST-TIME PARTICIPANTS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS RESEARCH CONFERENCE RECEIVED COMPLIMENTARY FEES FOR THAT PROGRAM AND FREE REGISTRATION FOR THE REST OF THE CONVENTION.
PUBLICATION OF THE "WESTERN JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION" 5 TIMES A YEAR INCLUDING OVER 40 ARTICLES ANNUALLY. ARTICLES FOCUS ON COMMUNICATION AND WELCOME ALL METHODOLOGIES AND RELEVEANT TOPIC AREAS. IN ADDITION TO LIBRARIES, APRROX. 1000 PEOPLE RECEIVE THE JOURNAL. REVENUES ARE COMPUTED THE FOLLOWING WAY: 5/8 OF THE SUBSCRIPTION REVENUES FOR THE TWO JOURNALS, JOURNAL EXCHANGE REVENUES FROM OTHER REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, PERMISSIONS FEES FOR REPRINTS OF ARTICLES, REVENUES FROM EBSCO FOR LIBRARY ONLINE AVAILABILITY OF THE WSCA ARCHIVE OF PUBLICATIONS.
PUBLICATION OF "COMMUNICATION REPORTS" 3 TIMES A YEAR INCLUDING OVER 35 BRIEF DATA-BASED RESEARCH ARTICLES IN COMMUNICATION. IN ADDITION TO LIBRARIES, APPROX. 1000 PEOPLE RECEIVE THIS JOURNAL. REVENUES ARE COMPUTED THE FOLLOWING WAY: 3/5 OF THE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE TWO JOURNALS, JOURNAL EXCHANGE REVENUES AND FROM OTHER REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, PERMISSION FEES FOR REPRINTS OF ARTICLES, REVENUES FROM EBSCO AND TAYLOR AND FRANCIS FOR LIBRARY ONLINE AVAILABILITY OF THE WSCA ARCHIVE OF PUBLICATIONS.
NO REVENUES ARE RECEIVED BY WSCA NEWS. PUBLICATION OF WSCA NEWS,
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sara Hayden Executive Director | Trustee | 10 | $12,000 |
Rodney Reynolds Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Marnel Niles Goins President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christina Yoshimura Presdient Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shawna Malvini-Redden Second Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,061 |
| 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 | $1,061 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $77,090 |
| Investment income | $9,312 |
| 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 | $92,043 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,537 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $85,124 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $193,255 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $733,817 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $927,072 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $1,023 |
| Total liabilities | $1,023 |
| 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 | $778,424 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $147,625 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $927,072 |
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