Nonprofit · EIN 27-2154191
WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION
Also known as GULF CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · GULF BREEZE, FL 32563
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $15,072 | – | – | $115,463 | – | $115,463 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,072
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $107,843
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $180,868
- Total assets, end of year
- $115,463
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $115,463
- Cash, savings and investments
- $115,463
- Gross receipts
- $122,915
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Dearing | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Charlie Johnson | President | 10 | $0 |
| Ashley Kleinschrodt | Program Director | 10 | $0 |
| Wendell Mears | Secretary | 8 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Sullivan | Program Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1433 RANGOON CV, GULF BREEZE, FL 32563-3463
- In care of
- % SARAH DEARING
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 1433 Rangoon Cove, Gulf Breeze FL 32563
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Jeremy Gasser, 1255 ROBERTS BLVD NW STE 200, KENNESAW GA 30144
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sarah Dearing, Treasurer
Mission
The Western Dredging Association WEDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safe sustainable dredging practices that support economic development and environmental stewardship. WEDA advances engineering and facilitates communication among industry professionals government agencies consultants and stakeholders in the dredging community providing networking and educational opportunities. WEDAs primary exempt purpose is to develop and advance scientific and technical information regarding dredging including related areas of navigation marine engineering and construction. Program Service Accomplishments for 2024: 1. WEDA organized its annual Gulf Coast Conference in Destin Florida bringing together professionals researchers and stakeholders to exchange ideas and advance dredging practices. The event featured technical sessions panel discussions and networking opportunities fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the industry.
Program accomplishments
- WEDAs regional chapters such as the Gulf Coast Chapter host annual meetings that offer technical presentations panel discussions networking opportunities and an exhibition hall showcasing the latest in dredging technology and services. The Gulf Coast Chapters 2024 meeting drew over 200 registered participants including students from relevant college programs and benefited hundreds more unattended professionals and students. These meetings aim to enhance industry knowledge support workforce development and encourage innovation in dredging practices. In addition facilitate localized knowledge sharing and address specific regional challenges promoting best practices and collaboration within the dredging community.Expenses $107,843
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2154191
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Group exemption
- 5669: WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Jeremy Gasser | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $15,072 | – | $115,463 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Ancil Taylor | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-2154191).
Questions about WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION is 27-2154191.
- Is WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2010.
- Are donations to WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Jeremy Gasser.
- Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $15,072 and total assets of $115,463 at year end.
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