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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4218870

NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · NORMAN, OK 73072

Financials

$23K$18K2023$24K$16K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$24,241$16,164$8,077$191,698–$191,698
December 31, 2023990-EZ$22,744$18,078$4,666$176,707–$176,707
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$20,714
Investment income
$3,527

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$12,400
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$400
Other expenses
$3,364
Program services (functional)
$16,164

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$176,707
Total assets, end of year
$191,698
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$191,698
Cash, savings and investments
$185,492
Gross receipts
$24,241

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NATE JOHNSONPRESIDENT2$0
GAIL HARTFIELDVICE PRESIDE1$0
TODD LERICOSTREASURER1$0
HENRY ROTHENBERGDIRECTOR1$0
ERIC VAUGHNDIRECTOR1$0
KATHY SHERMAN-MORRISDIRECTOR1$0
ALAN GERARDDIRECTOR1$0
CHRISTINA CROWEDIRECTOR1$0
JANICE BUNTINGEXECUTIVE DI10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANICE BUNTINGEXECUTIVE DI10$0
ALAN GERARDPRESIDENT2$0
GAIL HARTFIELDVICE PRESIDE1$0
TODD LERICOSTREASURER1$0
NATE JOHNSONSECRETARY1$0
DAVID FREEMANDIRECTOR1$0
HENRY ROTHENBERGDIRECTOR1$0
ERIC VAUGHNDIRECTOR1$0
KATHY SHERMAN-MORRISDIRECTOR1$0
BENJAMIN MAYDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
350 DAVID L BOREN BLVD 1600, NORMAN, OK 73072-7266
In care of
% EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
3100 Monitor Ave Suite 123, Norman OK 73072
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Janice Bunting, 3100 Monitor Ave Suite 123, Norman OK 73072
Signed the 990-EZ
JANICE BUNTING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(405) 701-5167
Return prepared by
STEVEN M PHELAN CPA PLLC

Mission

NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO COLLECT AND DISPERSE FUNDS THAT WILL SUPPORT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN METEOROLOGY, AS WELL AS EDUCATORS AND ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN OFFERING EDUCATION ON WEATHER RELATED TOPICS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ISSUANCE OF SCHOLARSHIPS - THE NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION (NWAF) AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO UNDERGRADUATE AND, IN SOME CASES, GRADUATE STUDENTS MAJORING IN METEOROLOGY OR A RELATED FIELD. THE NWAF ALSO AWARDS SOL HIRSCH EDUCATION FUND GRANTS ANNUALLY TO TEACHERS/EDUCATORS OF GRADES K-12 TO HELP IMPROVE THE EDUCATION OF THEIR STUDENTS, SCHOOL AND/OR COMMUNITY IN THE SCIENCE OF METEOROLOGY.
    Expenses $150 · grants $150
  • ANNUAL MEETING EVENT - IN CONNECTION TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, AN EVENT, WEATHERREADY FEST, WILL BE HOSTED. WEATHERREADY FEST PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE TO EXPERIENCE WEATHER FIRST-HAND AND LEARN HOW TO PREPARE FOR NATURE'S WORST DISASTERS. WEATHERREADY FEST WILL INCLUDE GAMES, EXPERT PANELS/SPEAKERS, AS WELL AS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT USED BY EMERGENCY MANAGERS AND WEATHER BROADCASTERS.
  • GENERAL OPERATIONS - GENERAL OPERATION NEEDS FOR NWAF AND SUPPORT FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN OFFERING EDUCATION ON WEATHER RELATED TOPICS.
    Expenses $16,014 · grants $12,250

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

IRS record

EIN
81-4218870
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$191,698
Income (IRS master file)
$24,241

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$24,241$16,164$191,698XML
990-EZDecember 2023$22,744$18,078$176,707XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Janice Bunting
December 31, 2016≤ $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 81-4218870).

Questions about NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION is 81-4218870.
Is NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION 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 NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2016 names Janice Bunting.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $24,241, expenses of $16,164 and total assets of $191,698 at year end.

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