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Nonprofit · EIN 52-0854084

AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Financials

$15.8M$15.3M2023$14.7M$16.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$14,741,844$16,236,761-$1,494,917$16,971,563$8,049,633$8,921,930
December 31, 2023990$15,751,289$15,318,380$432,909$19,341,261$9,230,575$10,110,686
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$70,250
Program service revenue
$14,111,636
Investment income
$394,270
Net gain from sales of assets
$25,358
Net income from sales of inventory
$128,798
Other revenue
$165,688

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,876
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,209,147
Other salaries and wages
$4,239,126
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,561,012
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$21,545
Accounting fees
$38,952
Occupancy
$414,823
Travel
$167,871
Depreciation
$290,847

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$19,341,261
Total assets, end of year
$16,971,563
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,049,633
Net assets, end of year
$8,921,930
Land, buildings and equipment
$378,039
Publicly traded securities
$8,540,334
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,921,930
Gross unrelated business income
$730,132
Gross receipts
$17,919,943
Employees
61
Volunteers
400
Year formed
1966
State of legal domicile
DC

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RICHARD WAHLQUISTCEO
Officer
58$670,689$69,719
STEPHEN DWYERPRESIDENT
Officer
58$514,203$59,429
CAROLYN RAWDONVICE PRESIDENT & CFO
Officer
58$291,677$53,159
KELLY VERBERGSVP, MEMBERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT
Key employee
48$257,544$38,292
EDWARD LENZSENIOR COUNSEL
Highest-paid employee
41$223,252$52,352
DUSTIN NORWOODVP & CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
43$221,839$46,577
BRITTANY SAKATAGENERAL COUNSEL
Key employee
47$234,685$19,750
ANTHONY MALARAVP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Highest-paid employee
45$204,128$45,745
NOAH YOSIFCHIEF ECONOMIST
Highest-paid employee
39$175,000$19,914
MEGAN SWEENEYDIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS
Highest-paid employee
38$172,681$17,769
JANETTE MARXCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
TOM GIMBEL1ST VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JEFF BOWLING2ND VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KEN TAUNTON CSCTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DANA BAUGHNSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
20 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOANIE BILY COURTNEYIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
THREASE BAKER TSC CSPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANDREA BRENHOLZBOARD MEMBER (FROM 2024)
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF BURNETT CSPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSIE DIETRICH SPHRBOARD MEMBER (TO 2024)
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN ELLIOTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM ESSEY CSPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARENJO GOODWINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTEN HARRIS CSPBOARD MEMBER (TO 2024)
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON LEVERANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA B MACNEELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KELLY MCCREIGHT CSPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBIN MEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RANJINI PODDARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PETER QUIGLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOYCE RUSSELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK TOTH CSPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE WHENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DELIBRA WESLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 37 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RICHARD WAHLQUISTPRESIDENT AND CEO
Officer
60$668,190$66,607
STEPHEN DWYERSVP, CLO AND COO
Key employee
59$468,150$58,839
CAROLYN RAWDONVICE PRESIDENT & CFO
Officer
57$270,012$48,250
KELLY VERBERGSVP, MEMBERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT
Key employee
47$240,726$38,359
DUSTIN NORWOODVP & CHIEF LEARNING OFFICE
Highest-paid employee
40$209,244$41,303
DAVE FREEMANVP & CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
42$204,688$18,144
BRITTANY SAKATAGENERAL COUNSEL
Highest-paid employee
46$201,706$17,225
ANTHONY MALARAVP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Highest-paid employee
45$179,381$37,910
EDWARD LENZSENIOR COUNSEL
Key employee
39$164,699$45,010
SARAH SENGESDIRECTOR, SUPPLIER RELATIONS
Highest-paid employee
47$169,236$24,225
JOANIE BILY COURTNEYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
JEFF BOWLING1ST VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TOM GIMBEL2ND VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JANETTE MARXTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KEN TAUNTON CSCSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
THREASE BAKER TSC CSPIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DANA BAUGHNSBOARD MEMBER (FROM OCT '23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF BURNETT CSPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUSIE DIETRICH SPHRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BEN ELLIOTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN ELWOOD CSPBOARD MEMBER (TO OCT '23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM ESSEY CSPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KARENJO GOODWINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRISTEN HARRIS CSPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS HARTMANBOARD MEMBER (TO OCT '23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JASON LEVERANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAURA B MACNEELBOARD MEMBER (FROM OCT '23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELLY MCCREIGHT CSPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBIN MEEBOARD MEMBER (FROM OCT '23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RANJINI PODDARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PETER QUIGLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOYCE RUSSELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEO SHERIDANBOARD MEMBER (TO OCT '23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK TOTH CSPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE WHENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DELIBRA WESLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
277 S WASHINGTON ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-3646
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICHARD A WAHLQUIST, 277 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET 200, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Signed the 990
RICHARD WHALQUIST, PRESIDENT AND CEO
Phone
(703) 253-2020
Return prepared by
JOHNSON LAMBERT LLP

Mission

TO REPRESENT AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS ACROSS THE FULL RANGE OF STAFFING SERVICES THEY PROVIDE; TO PROMOTE FOR THE STAFFING INDUSTRY A FREE ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EFFECTIVE LEGAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS ADVOCACY; TO ENCOURAGE ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT; TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO STAFFING SERVICES, ESPECIALLY THOSE PROTECTING THE WELFARE OF EMPLOYEES; TO FOSTER BETTER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE INDUSTRY AND ITS ROLE IN THE ECONOMY; AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES TO HELP MEMBERS STAY INFORMED ABOUT THE INDUSTRY AND THEIR BUSINESS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MEETINGS: - THRIVE VIRTUAL EVENT APRIL 27 -FEATURED PRESENTATIONS BY JOYEL CRAWFORD, JOANNA LOHMAN, KIA YOUNG AND PAMELA GREEN. 886 VIRTUAL ATTENDEES.ASA STAFFING LAW CONFERENCE 2024, MAY 16-17-THE CONFERENCE TOOK A DEEPER DIVE INTO LEGAL ISSUES IMPACTING THE STAFFING INDUSTRY. NEARLY FOUR HUNDRED ATTENDEES, AND EXHIBITORS NOT ONLY HEARD EXPERTISE FROM ASA'S LEGAL TEAM BUT GAINED EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO CRITICAL INFORMATION FROM THE NATION'S TOP STAFFING ATTORNEYS. EACH DAY OF STAFFING LAW FEATURED A SUPER SESSION WHICH TOOK A DEEPER DIVE INTO TIMELY TOPICS WITH MORE TIME FOR DISCUSSION. TWENTY THREE PRESENTERS COVERED HIGHLY RELEVANT TOPICS SUCH AS MITIGATING RISK WITH CLIENT CONTRACTS, EEOC ENFORCEMENT, PAY EQUITY, PAY TRANSPARENCY AND EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS AND HR POLICY UPDATES FOR STAFFING FIRMS.STAFFING WORLD 2024 OCT. 22-24-THIS IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE WAS DESIGNED TO CONNECT STAFFING PROFESSIONALS AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS. OVER 1400 ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS PARTICIPATED.-KEYNOTERS INCLUDED -OCT. 22: PETER DIAMANDIS, FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF XPRIZE FOUNDATION & PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER -OCT. 23: ERICA DHAWAN, AUTHOR, ENTREPRENEUR, AND PROFESSIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER -OCT. 24: DEBBIE PETERSON, CREATOR OF THE READINESS RESET AND PROFESSIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERTHRIVE ELEVATING & EMPOWERING WOMEN IN STAFFING LIVE EVENT OCT 21-22- FEATURED PRESENTATIONS BY ELLA F. WASHINGTON, MOLLY FLETCHER & SHELLEY PAXTON. THERE WERE TWO HUNDRED FORTY ATTENDEES ASA WEBINARS-APPROXIMATELY 48 WEBINARS PRESENTED IN 2024 ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS OF INTEREST TO STAFFING, RECRUITING, AND TALENT SOLUTIONS COMPANIES-PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED 8,966 REGISTRANTS AND 5,882 LIVE ATTENDEES.
  • LEGAL AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: - FIELDED CALLS AND EMAILS FROM MEMBER COMPANIES REGARDING THE LEGAL AND OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS; PUBLISHED COMPREHENSIVE ISSUE PAPERS AND LEGAL RESOURCES ON TIMELY LEGAL TOPICS; HOSTED WEBINARS ON SAME- MANAGED ONGOING LITIGATION CHALLENGING STATE LAWS IN ILLINOIS AND NEW JERSEY MANDATING EQUAL PAY AND BENFITS FOR TEMPORARY WORKERS AND NEVADA LAW BARRING USE OF STAFFING AGENCIES TO SUPPLY SKILLED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS- PARTICIPATED IN WORKGROUP CALLS OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (NIOSH) SERVICES SECTOR COUNCIL AND JOINTLY PROMOTED STAFFING FIRM BEST PRACTICE DOCUMENT REGARDING TEMPORARY WORKER SAFETY AND WELLBEING THROUGH MEDIA, WEBINARS, AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS, DRAFTED HOST EMPLOYER BEST PRACTICE DOCUMENT- MET MONTHLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S OFFICE OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY (ODEP) AS PART OF FORMAL ALLIANCE EFFORT TO PROMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITIES TO THOSE WITH DISABILITIES- MET WITH OSHA ALLIANCE REPRESENTATIVE TO DISCUSS 2024 PRODUCT PROPOSALS; ATTENDED ANNUAL OSHA ALLIANCE PROGRAM - ENGAGED IN FEDERAL AND STATE ADVOCACY- HELD SUCCESSFUL STAFFING LAW & COMPLIANCE CONFERENCE- PRODUCED LEGAL LINE VIDEOS TO EDUCATE MEMBERS
  • MEMBER SERVICES: - FACILITATED MONTHLY NETWORKING CALLS FOR 112 CEOS REPRESENTING FIRMS OF VARIOUS SIZES, PROVIDING STRATEGIC GUIDANCE ON BUSINESS CHALLENGES, GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, AND INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES.- CREATED A MONTHLY NETWORKING PLATFORM FOR 719 SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO SUPPORT PEER CONNECTIONS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVES.- REPRESENTED THE ASSOCIATION AT KEY INDUSTRY CONFERENCES TO ADVANCE ASA'S MISSION AND PROMOTE MEMBER SERVICE OFFERINGS.- LED SIX SPECIALIZED MEMBER GROUPS FOCUSED ON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AND GROWTH ACROSS KEY STAFFING SECTORS: ENGINEERING, IT & SCIENTIFIC; HEALTH CARE; OFFICE-ADMINISTRATIVE; INDUSTRIAL; PROFESSIONAL-MANAGERIAL; AND DIRECT-HIRE. HELD NETWORKING CALLS, WEBINARS, AND IN PERSON TRAINING TO ADDRESS CURRENT BUSINESS ISSUES. DEVELOPED WHITE-PAPERS, TOOLKITS, AND RESOURCES TO HELP MEMBERS WITH BUSINESS OPERATIONS. - MANAGED THE WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP INTEREST GROUP, DRIVING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACROSS CAREER STAGES THROUGH WEBINARS, IN-PERSON EVENTS, AND NETWORKING PROGRAMS. AWARDED EIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS TO RISING WOMEN LEADERS IN THE STAFFING INDUSTRY. - OVERSAW THE INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND ADVOCACY (IDEA) INTEREST GROUP, DELIVERING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND PRACTICAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT MEMBER FIRMS IN BUILDING DEI STRATEGIES.- SUSTAINED AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OFFICE OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY (ODEP) TO OFFER STAFFING FIRMS BEST PRACTICES FOR RECRUITING, RETAINING, AND ADVANCING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.- HELD VIRTUAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFFING FIRM RECRUITERS, OPERATIONS LEADERS, AND SALES PROFESSIONALS TO ADDRESS CURRENT BUSINESS CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. - DIRECTED ASA VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, ENSURING STANDING COMMITTEES EFFECTIVELY ADVANCED THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES IN ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS. SELECTED ONE VOLUNTEER AS THE ASSOCIATION'S VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR. - MAINTAINED AND SUPPORTED A ROBUST MENTORING PROGRAM COMPRISING 161 MENTOR-MENTEE PAIRS TO FOSTER CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND PEER LEARNING ACROSS THE STAFFING INDUSTRY.- MONITORED AND ENHANCED ASA CENTRAL, THE MEMBERS-ONLY ONLINE COMMUNITY PLATFORM, ENABLING PEER CONNECTION, BUSINESS ADVICE, AND RESOURCE SHARING.- PROVIDED STRATEGIC GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO 16 AFFILIATED STATE CHAPTERS, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND SECURING HIGH-VALUE SPEAKERS FOR EVENTS.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-0854084
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1995
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
3406 (10 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,971,563
Income (IRS master file)
$17,919,943

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$14,741,844$16,236,761$16,971,563XML
990December 2023$15,751,289$15,318,380$19,341,261XML
990December 2022$14,544,674$14,528,308$19,424,268IRS
990December 2021$11,976,262$13,022,957$16,340,817IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 52-0854084).

Questions about AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION is 52-0854084.
Is AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1995.
Are donations to AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does AMERICAN STAFFING 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 AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RICHARD A WAHLQUIST.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 35 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $670,689 (RICHARD WAHLQUIST, CEO).
How much revenue does AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $14,741,844, expenses of $16,236,761 and total assets of $16,971,563 at year end.

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