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Nonprofit · EIN 41-6042580

WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · WACONIA, MN 55387

Financials

$828K$834K2023$925K$946K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$924,519$946,064-$21,545$126,283$0$126,283
June 30, 2024990$827,586$833,802-$6,216$147,828$0$147,828
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$71,500
Program service revenue
$848,958
Investment income
$11
Royalties
$4,050
Other revenue
$4,050

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$118,640
Other salaries and wages
$97,256
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$239,034
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,887
Accounting fees
$14,480
Occupancy
$1,663
Travel
$11,079
Program services (functional)
$859,580
Management and general (functional)
$86,484

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$147,828
Total assets, end of year
$126,283
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$126,283
Net assets without donor restrictions
$126,283
Gross receipts
$924,519
Employees
3
Volunteers
8
Year formed
1959
State of legal domicile
MN

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 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Michelle McAteerCommissioner
Officer
40$89,250$0
Byron SynstegaardSecretary / Treasurer
Officer
40$28,828$562
Kevin BuismanBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Dr Don DengelBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Forrest KarrBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jason KingBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
John DavidsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michelle MummBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Phil EstenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Britt LauritsenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tracy DillCommissioner
Officer
20$64,803
Dean ThibodeauSecretary / Treasurer
Officer
40$60,900
Kevin BuismanBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Dr Don DengelBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Forrest KarrBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jason KingBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
John DavidsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Michelle MummBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Phil EstenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Britt LauritsenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1507 RAYMOND DR, WACONIA, MN 55387-4403
In care of
% ALLYSSA BENNETT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Michelle McAteer, 1507 Raymond Dr, Waconia, MN 55387
Signed the 990
Michelle McAteer, Commissioner
Phone
(952) 446-7152
Return prepared by
Abdo LLP

Mission

The WCHA exists to achieve the highest level of competitive excellence in an environment that supports the academic and personal growth of all student-athletes.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Operating: Playing season had few discipline issues on-ice and increased social media presence and marketing initiatives.
    Expenses $298,836 · revenue $376,714
  • Officiating: Successfully provided officiating service among members.
    Expenses $270,950 · revenue $254,156
  • Postseason: Successful execution of the postseason tournament held in a new location, increased sponsorship revenue, and increased attendance.
    Expenses $289,794 · revenue $222,138

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-6042580
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1964
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$126,283
Income (IRS master file)
$924,519

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$924,519$946,064$126,283XML
990June 2024$827,586$833,802$147,828XML
990June 2023$861,316$837,531$154,342IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

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 41-6042580).

Questions about WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION is 41-6042580.
Is WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
Are donations to WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Michelle McAteer.
Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,250 (Michelle McAteer, Commissioner).
How much revenue does WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $924,519, expenses of $946,064 and total assets of $126,283 at year end.

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