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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0545829

WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, WV 25311

Financials

$307K$269K2023$317K$265K2024$319K$275K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$319,441$274,671$44,770$596,579$38,531$558,048
December 31, 2024990$317,326$265,200$52,126$554,759$41,481$513,278
December 31, 2023990$306,840$268,962$37,878$523,493$62,341$461,152
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$173,647
of which government grants
$11,800
Membership dues
$153,689
Program service revenue
$137,834
Investment income
$6,423
Other revenue
$1,537

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,270
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$135,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$149,472
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,655
Occupancy
$2,779
Travel
$7,143
Depreciation
$5,427
Program services (functional)
$129,853
Management and general (functional)
$144,818

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$554,759
Total assets, end of year
$596,579
Total liabilities, end of year
$38,531
Net assets, end of year
$558,048
Land, buildings and equipment
$201,233
Net assets without donor restrictions
$525,897
Net assets with donor restrictions
$32,151
Gross receipts
$319,441
Employees
3
Volunteers
6
Year formed
1985
State of legal domicile
WV

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT BOYLESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$90,000
KAYLA SPRINGERSECRETARY/TREASURER
Officer, Key employee
20$37,500
JAMES SMITHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$7,500
JOSEPH MCNEELPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
ANTHONY RAINESFIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
TOM CRICKENBERGERSECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
AARON PLAUGHERPAST PRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT BOYLESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$90,000
KAYLA SPRINGERSECRETARY/TREASURER
Officer, Key employee
20$38,500
AARON PLAUGHERPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
JOE MCNEELFIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
ANTHONY RAINESSECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
JOHN HOLSTINEPAST PRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC CARLSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$46,292
ROBERT BOYLESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$37,500
KAYLA SPRINGERSECRETARY/TREASURER
Officer, Key employee
20$36,500
AARON PLAUGHERPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
JOE MCNEELFIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
ANTHONY RAINESSECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
JOHN HOLSTINEPAST PRESIDENT
Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2008 QUARRIER ST, CHARLESTON, WV 25311-2213
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JAMES C SMITH, 2008 QUARRIER STREET, CHARLESTON, WV 25311
Signed the 990
JAMES C SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(681) 265-5019
Return prepared by
MALONEY & ASSOCIATES PLLC

Mission

TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY & MEMBERS ABOUT FORESTRY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOREST ENHANCEMENT THROUGH MULTIPLE-USE MANAGEMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MEETINGS/CAMPS/WORKSHOPS OFFERED BY WVFA INCLUDE THE A.B. BROOKS SYMPOSIUM, ANNUAL CONFERENCES, TED HARRISON CAMP AND WOOD PRESERVATION WORKSHOP.
    Expenses $120,285 · revenue $246,869
  • THESE PROGRAMS EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS THAT PROMOTE FORESTRY SAFETY, EDUCATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF WEST VIRGINIA FORESTS.
    Expenses $1,194 · revenue $57,366
  • WV TREE FARM ENCOURAGES PRIVATE FOREST LANDOWNERS TO MANAGE AND PROTECT THEIR WOODLANDS FOR THE CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF FOREST PRODUCTS WITH WITH ALL THE ADDED BENEFITS OF IMPROVED FOOD AND HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE, WATERSHED PROTECTION, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION.
    Expenses $5,412 · revenue $3,329
  • LOGGERS COUNCIL PROVIDES FIRST AID, CPR TRAINING AND BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS TRAINING.
    Expenses $2,962 · revenue $2,352
  • PROJECT LEARNING TREE IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR GRADE K-12 TEACHERS.
    revenue $1,565

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
55-0545829
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
1975
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C36Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$596,579
Income (IRS master file)
$319,441

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$319,441$274,671$596,579IRS
990December 2024$317,326$265,200$554,759IRS
990December 2023$306,840$268,962$523,493XML
990December 2022$318,924$277,433$590,560IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 55-0545829).

Questions about WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION is 55-0545829.
Is WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY 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 WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY 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 WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAMES C SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,000 (ROBERT BOYLES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $319,441, expenses of $274,671 and total assets of $596,579 at year end.

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