Is it real?
Yes. Exemption reinstated (2017-11-15). Per the IRS revocation list. Latest filing on record: FY2026. IRS ruling in Jun 2020.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File
Where the money goes
100 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.
Form 990 Part IX, line 25. Every line is in By the numbers.
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Who runs it and what they're paid
10 people listed on the 990.
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Questions the 990 asks
The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.
- Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
- Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo
Programs and updates
Connects and educates people interested in Central US and communication studies.
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Publication of Journals and Newsletter
Primary journals and frequencies of publication are as follows: (1) communication studies (every 2 months) this journal is a refereed journal publishing articles on a wide range of communication research.
Professional Recognition Awards
Csca is one of the top regional organizations in promoting all levels of scholarship and sponsors numerous outstanding research awards. In addition, because csca recognized that there are varying types of scholarships and many stages in an academic's life, the organization also presents teaching awards as well as service awards.
Annual Professional Convention
The organization hosts a convention within the 13 midwestern states belonging to the association (north dakota, south dakota, nebraska, oklahoma, missouri, illinois, iowa, wisconsin, minnesota, michigan, indiana and ohio) to promote the communication discipline in education, scholarly and professional endeavors.
By the numbers
The FY2026 990, line by line.
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| Line | Start FY26 | End FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and savingsLn 1–2 | $100K | $79K |
| InvestmentsLn 11–13 | $872K | $969K |
| Total assetsLn 16 | $972K | $1.0M |
| LiabilitiesLn 26 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assetsLn 32 | $972K | $1.0M |
| Line | Total | Programs | Management | Fundraising |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting feesLn 11c | $41K | $41K | ||
| Office expensesLn 13 | $210 | $210 | ||
| Information technologyLn 14 | $18K | $18K | ||
| TravelLn 17 | $18K | $18K | ||
| Conferences, conventions and meetingsLn 19 | $51K | $51K | ||
| InsuranceLn 23 | $1K | $1K | ||
| Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24 | $89K | $89K | ||
| All other expensesLn 24e | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total functional expensesLn 25 | $218K | $218K | $0 | $0 |
Filing history
| Year | Money in | Money out | In minus out | Net assets | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Latest Viewing | $295K | $218K | $77K | $1.0M | 990 PDF |
| FY2025 | $285K | $191K | $94K | $972K | 990 PDF |
| FY2024 | $261K | $191K | $70K | $878K | 990 PDF |
| FY2023 | $226K | $199K | $27K | $808K | 990 PDF |
| FY2022 | $100K | $173K | −$73K | $781K | 990 PDF |
| FY2021 | $255K | $103K | $151K | $854K | 990 PDF |
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Schedules filed Part IV
See the full FY2026 990 (6 parts)
Part I · Summary $295,046 revenue, 12 lines filed
Part VI · Governance 11 of 11 board members independent, 4 to look at
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $295,046 across 6 lines filed
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $218,441 across 8 lines filed
Part X · Balance sheet $1,048,524 assets, 7 lines filed
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $1,048,524 net assets at year end
Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2026 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File
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