Nonprofit · EIN 87-6163435
WESTERN LITERATURE ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02113
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $129,228 | $124,327 | $4,901 | $364,141 | $1,879 | $362,262 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $94,235 | $123,320 | -$29,085 | $359,185 | $1,824 | $357,361 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,006
- Membership dues
- $24,297
- Program service revenue
- $87,612
- Investment income
- $13,313
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $23,392
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $5,128
- Printing, publications and postage
- $13,636
- Other expenses
- $81,671
- Program services (functional)
- $47,577
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $359,185
- Total assets, end of year
- $364,141
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,879
- Net assets, end of year
- $362,262
- Cash, savings and investments
- $364,141
- Gross receipts
- $129,228
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSE F ARANDA JR | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| AUDREY GOODMAN | EXECUTIVE SEC | 10 | $0 |
| KIRBY BROWN | PRESIDENT ELECT | 0 | $0 |
| BILLY STRATTON | PAST PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| KALENDA EATON | President | 0 | $0 |
| KRISTA COMER | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| AMY HAMILTON | EDITOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER LADINO | CO- PAST PRES | 10 | $0 |
| AUDREY GOODMAN | EXECUTIVE SEC | 10 | $0 |
| KIRBY BROWN | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| BILLY STRATTON | President | 0 | $0 |
| KALENDA EATON | PRESIDENT ELECT | 0 | $0 |
| AMANDA ZINK | CO-PAST PRES | 10 | $0 |
| WILLIAM R HANDLEY | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 130245, BOSTON, MA 02113-0005
- In care of
- % SABINE BARCATTA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- Dept of English 3200 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 843223200
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- William R Handley, 6216 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90048
- Signed the 990-EZ
- SABINE BARCATTA, Director
- Phone
- (435) 757-6559
- Website
- www.usu.edu/westlit
- Return prepared by
- Jeffrey R Wangsgard & Associates LLC
Mission
FOUNDED IN 1965, THE WESTERN LITERATURE ASSOCIATION (WLA) IS A NON-PROFIT, SCHOLARLY ASSOCIATION THAT PROMOTES THE STUDY OF THE DIVERSE LITERATURE AND CULTURES OF THE NORTH AMERICAN WEST, PAST AND PRESENT. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, THE WLA HAS SERVED TO PUBLISH SCHOLARSHIP AND PROMOTE WORK IN THE FIELD; IT HAS GATHERED TOGETHER SCHOLARS, ARTISTS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO VALUE THE WEST'S LITERARY AND CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICAN AND WORLD CULTURES; IT HAS RECOGNIZED THOSE WHO HAVE MADE A MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO WESTERN LITERATURE AND WESTERN SUTDIES; AND IT HAS FOSTERED STUDENT LEARNING AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT IN EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE WLA'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER WRITERS AND ACADEMICS TO PRESENT PAPERS AND READ CREATIVE WORK; IT FOSTERS GRADUATE STUDENT EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING; IT RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE WRITING, MENTORSHIP AND SERVICE, THROUGH ITS SEVERAL AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE CONFERENCE. THE CONFERENCE HONORS DISTINGUISHED LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS; AND IT PRESENTS A BOOK EXHIBIT SPONSORED BY WESTERN PRESSES. THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ALSO MEETS DURING THE CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE ASSOCIATION AND THE JOURNAL.Expenses $47,577
- Since 1965, Western American Literature has been the leading peer-reviewed journal in the literary and cultural study of the North American West, defined broadly to include western Canada and northern Mexico.Its editor and the editorial board are constantly looking for new theoretical approaches to canonical figures as well as studies of emerging authors, filmmakers, and others who are expanding the canon of western literary and cultural production.While remaining grounded in the geography of the North American West, the journal continues to explore new approaches to literary and cultural studies more broadly, such as our groundbreaking work in ecocriticism and scholarly support for the Hispanic Literary Heritage Recovery Project. It is our desire to further this tradition of integrating western studies into global scholarly conversations.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-6163435
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $364,141
- Income (IRS master file)
- $129,228
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $129,228 | $124,327 | $364,141 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $94,235 | $123,320 | $359,185 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: William R Handley | June 30, 2011 | ≤ $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 87-6163435).
Questions about WESTERN LITERATURE ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of WESTERN LITERATURE ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN LITERATURE ASSOCIATION is 87-6163435.
- Is WESTERN LITERATURE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to WESTERN LITERATURE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WESTERN LITERATURE 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 LITERATURE 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 LITERATURE ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WESTERN LITERATURE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2010 names William R Handley.
- Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN LITERATURE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WESTERN LITERATURE ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $129,228, expenses of $124,327 and total assets of $364,141 at year end.
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