Western Dredging Association FY2020 filing

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To compile, present and publish scientific and technical papers for the advancement of the science and profession of dredging, navigation and marine engineering. To promote the exchange of scientific and technical knowledge in fields related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering and construction by sponsoring or cosponsoring national and international technical conferences, seminars, and symposiums, including publication and dissemination of the proceedings. To provide a forum for the communication of scientific and technical knowledge, through technology transfer and cooperation among associations, societies, and all organizations interested in dredging, navigation, marine engineering and construction. To publicize the importance of understanding and development of scientific and technical solutions for problems related to the protection and enhancement of the marine environment. To support educational institutions for students interested in pursuing dredging.

501(c)(6) business league; gifts are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78

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FY2020 · Form 990-PFIndependent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(6)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
No
Donations are not tax-deductible
Worth a look: the IRS does not list gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990-PF
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
5 of 5
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $118K a year · 15% of revenue · last 5 filings
Looks good: a surplus in 5 of the last 5 filings.
990-PF Pt I · 5 filings
33 mo
of spending, in cash
Looks good: 32.6 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Liabilities
$0
0% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 0% of assets; 50% or less.
990-PF Pt II
Independent board members
18
of 18 voting members
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Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
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Revenue
$246K
Spent
$158K
Net assets
$661K
By yearFY2020–FY2024
Revenue
$246K
FY2020
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2020$246K
FY2021$234K
FY2022$1.1M
FY2023$1.1M
FY2024$1.4M
Expenses
$158K
FY2020
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Expenses by fiscal year
FY2020$158K
FY2021$199K
FY2022$973K
FY2023$1.1M
FY2024$1.0M
Net assets
$661K
FY2020
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2020$661K
FY2021$696K
FY2022$778K
FY2023$708K
FY2024$895K

From the FY2020 Form 990 · figures checked against the IRS filing · see the original

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What each dollar paid for.

Operating & administrative 100% · $158K

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

18 people listed on the 990-PF.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation
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Questions the 990 asks

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  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aYes

Programs and updates

Publishes and shares scientific papers and knowledge on dredging, navigation, and marine engineering.

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1 program · in their own filed words · FY2020
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No conferences were held due to COVID-19 restrictions. Newsletters and other forms of information were disseminated, giving training and information to dredge-related organizations via webinars. Distribution of conference proceedings. Issuance of scholarship funds.

Pt IX · col B

By the numbers

The FY2020 990-PF, line by line.

1The main four
Money in
$246K
Other income$146K
Gifts and grants$100K
Investment income$87
Money out
$158K
Running costs$158K
Owns and owes
$661K
net assets
Cash and savings$430K
Total assets$661K
Liabilities$0
People
18
listed
Paid0
Voting board18
Independent18
2In more detail
Revenue in detail
Gifts and grants$100K
Investment income$87
Other income$146K
Total revenue$246K
Assets in detailEnd of year
Cash and savings together$430K
Total assets$661K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$661K
Operations
Employees0
Volunteers18
Fiscal year endsDecember
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Records policyNo

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2024 LatestFiled with the IRS Nov 17, 2025 $1.4M$1.0M$367K$895K 990 PDF
FY2023Filed with the IRS Nov 15, 2024 $1.1M$1.1M$20K$708K 990 PDF
FY2022Filed with the IRS May 18, 2023 $1.1M$973K$82K$778K 990 PDF
FY2021Filed with the IRS May 11, 2023 $234K$199K$35K$696K 990 PDF
FY2020 ViewingFiled with the IRS Jun 2, 2021 $246K$158K$88K$661K 990 PDF

Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons

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