Western Association For College Admission Counseling is located in La Crescenta, CA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Western Association For College Admission Counseling employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Association For College Admission Counseling 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 06/2024, Western Association For College Admission Counseling generated $897.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $778.4k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST STUDENTS, PARENTS, HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS, AND ADMISSION COUNSELORS IN UNDERSTANDING THE COLLEGE ADMISSION PROCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONFERENCE:THE LARGEST EVENT WACAC HOSTS FOR OUR MEMBERS IS OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE, HELD EACH SPRING. THE CONFERENCE HELPS OUR MEMBERS UNWIND, REJUVENATE AND RECONNECT AND MAKES THE MOST OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE THREE-DAY EVENT. WE HAVE EXTENSIVE PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS.
COLLEGE FAIRS:A FREE PROGRAM TO THE PUBLIC SINCE 1972, THE COLLEGE FAIRS ALLOW STUDENTS TO INTERACT WITH ADMISSION REPRESENTATIVES FROM A WIDE RANGE OF POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS TO DISCUSS COURSE OFFERINGS, ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID REQUIREMENTS, COLLEGE LIFE, AND OTHER INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THE COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESS. COLLEGE FAIRS TAKE PLACE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA.
MEMBERSHIP:THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE SEEKS COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO HAVE BENEFITED FROM MANY YEARS OF WACAC MEMBERSHIP AND ARE ABLE TO SHARE WITH COLLEAGUES AS WACAC AMBASSADORS. COMMITTEE MEMBERS HELP BY NETWORKING AND PROMOTING WACAC TO EXPAND MEMBERSHIP. COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS HELP WITH WACAC TABLES AT VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS LIKE OUR SHARE, LEARN AND CONNECT SERIES, OUR CAFECITO PROGRAM FOR SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND OUR ADMISSION SUMMER INSTITUTE. WE ESPECIALLY SEEK TO INCREASE ACCESS TO MEMBERSHIP FOR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER COUNSELORS. A SAMPLING OF COMMITTEE PROJECTS INCLUDES: - CALLING AND EMAILING TARGETED POTENTIAL MEMBERS - HELPING TO ORGANIZE MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS - STAFFING SUMMER INSTITUTE AND OTHER CONFERENCES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Catalina Cifuentes President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Beatrice Nguyen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jim Whitaker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julio Mata President Elect | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Herbie Walker Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cuca Acosta Director | Trustee | 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 | $23,348 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,348 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $848,318 |
Investment income | $26,026 |
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 | $897,692 |
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. | $78,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $16,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,415 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,768 |
Fees for services: Other | $123,853 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,981 |
Office expenses | $16,054 |
Information technology | $2,412 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $127,730 |
Travel | $55,820 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,336 |
All other expenses | $6,404 |
Total functional expenses | $778,434 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $288,451 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $199,816 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,211 |
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 | $86,712 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $746,149 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,325,339 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,438 |
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 | $9,438 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,315,901 |
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 | $1,325,339 |