Nonprofit · EIN 91-1306592
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98136
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,166,383 | $2,099,575 | $66,808 | $1,880,690 | $105,563 | $1,775,127 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,037,429 | $1,918,570 | $118,859 | $1,925,845 | $191,013 | $1,734,832 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,349
- Program service revenue
- $2,022,478
- Investment income
- $115,312
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $63,917
- Other revenue
- $4,244
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $363,707
- Other salaries and wages
- $598,668
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,152,093
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,363
- Accounting fees
- $25,000
- Occupancy
- $31,992
- Depreciation
- $29,988
- Program services (functional)
- $1,579,086
- Management and general (functional)
- $520,489
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,925,845
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,880,690
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $105,563
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,775,127
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $277,101
- Publicly traded securities
- $468,166
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,775,127
- Gross receipts
- $2,166,383
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK CROTTY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $291,992 | $35,420 |
| EMILY MCGRATH | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,683 | $18,427 |
| JULIE MCGUIRE | BUSINESS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,643 | $25,152 |
| BETSY WATKINS | DIRECTOR OF ACCREDITATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,407 | $15,481 |
| BEN PETTIT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA LEAKS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ELKIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ALBERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE CHRISTENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK COFOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURI CONNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE GUADNOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ROSE GUERIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE KALMUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE LENNOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MESSINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROB PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMIE TENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIM ZIADBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK CROTTY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $273,311 | $33,481 |
| EMILY MCGRATH | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,488 | $17,073 |
| JULIE MCGUIRE | BUSINESS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,421 | $23,844 |
| BETSY WATKINS | DIRECTOR OF ACCREDITATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,455 | $14,663 |
| BEN PETTIT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA LEAKS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ELKIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ALBERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE CHRISTENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK COFOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE GUADNOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ROSE GUERIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE KALMUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE LENNOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MESSINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM ZIADBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5001 CALIFORNIA AVE SW STE 112, SEATTLE, WA 98136-1294
- In care of
- % JULIE ANN MCGUIRE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER WATSON, 5001 CALIFORNIA AVENUE SW 112, SEATTLE, WA 98136
- Signed the 990
- STEVE ALBERT, TREASURER
- Phone
- (206) 323-6127
- Website
- WWW.NWAIS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GREENWOOD OHLUND PS
Mission
NWAIS ADVANCES EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE BY SUPPORTING MEMBER SCHOOLS IN BUILDING WELCOMING, RESPECTFUL COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS CAN THRIVE.
Program accomplishments
- PRESENTATIONS OF WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES PROVIDE OUR 110 MEMBER SCHOOLS WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WHICH ENHANCES AND STRENGTHENS THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL.Expenses $950,179 · revenue $717,848
- THE RIGOROUS ACCREDITATION STANDARDS AND PROCESS MEMBER SCHOOLS FOLLOW TO BECOME ACCREDITED THROUGH NWAIS LEAD TO STRONGER SCHOOLS WHICH WORK TO IMPROVE THEMSELVES AND THE EDUCATION THEY OFFER.Expenses $561,211 · revenue $1,289,097
- MEMBERSHIP SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBER SCHOOLS TO FURTHER ENHANCE THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURES WHICH HELPS STRENGTHEN THEIR OVERALL SUSTAINABILITY.Expenses $67,696 · revenue $15,533
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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1306592
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B00D)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,880,690
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,166,383
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,166,383 | $2,099,575 | $1,880,690 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,037,429 | $1,918,570 | $1,925,845 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,849,190 | $1,783,177 | $1,791,836 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 91-1306592).
Questions about NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS is 91-1306592.
- Is NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 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 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 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 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 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 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER WATSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $291,992 (MARK CROTTY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,166,383, expenses of $2,099,575 and total assets of $1,880,690 at year end.
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