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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1396515

NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING ASSOCIATION

Also known as N W FAIR CONTRACTING ASSN

Tax-exempt · SPOKANE, WA 99207

Financials

$291K$291K2022$295K$298K2023$274K$288K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
October 31, 2025990$274,457$288,086-$13,629$350,068$323$349,745
October 31, 2024990$295,035$298,272-$3,237$361,459$2,378$359,081
October 31, 2023990$291,149$290,841$308$351,588$1,674$349,914
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$262,952
Investment income
$11,439
Other revenue
$66

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$109,187
Other salaries and wages
$62,875
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$251,824
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,595
Occupancy
$3,260
Depreciation
$6,829

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$361,459
Total assets, end of year
$350,068
Total liabilities, end of year
$323
Net assets, end of year
$349,745
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,398
Publicly traded securities
$289,522
Net assets without donor restrictions
$349,745
Gross receipts
$274,457
Employees
3
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1989
State of legal domicile
WA

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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Michael LeiningerDirector / Lead Investigat
Officer
40$96,656$47,410
Dave JacobsenDirector / Lead Investigat
Officer
40$72,016$20,797
Val HolstromChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
Rylan GrimesRecording Secret / Treasure
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
Russell WalkerBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
Greg GalesBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
Brett BottsBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Michael LeiningerDirector / Lead investigat
Officer
40$90,946$46,822
Val HolstromChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
Rylan GrimesRecording Secret / Treasur
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
Russell WalkerBoard member
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
Nick LansdaleBoard member thru October
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
Greg GalesBoard member
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
Mike KeithBoard member begin Nov
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Michael LeiningerDirector / Lead investigat
Officer
40$89,836$59,135
Val HolstromChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
Rylan GrimesRecording Secret / Treasur
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
Russell WalkerBoard member
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
Nick LansdaleBoard member
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
Greg GalesBoard member
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1912 N DIVISION STREET, SPOKANE, WA 99207-2230
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Val Holstrom, 1912 N Division Street, Spokane, WA 99207
Signed the 990
Val Holstrom, Chairman
Phone
(509) 327-1977
Return prepared by
SCHOEDEL & SCHOEDEL CPAS PLLC

Mission

To promote fairness in Washington State public works bidding and the awarding of projects by awarding agencies. To enhance and monitor compliance with prevailing wage laws pertaining to the construction industry within Washington State.

990 for the year ended October 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Northwest Fair Contracting Association (NWFCA) assists in the recovery of back wages owed to employees of various contractors as a result of violations of state law.

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025October 31, 2026March 15, 2027Not due yet
2024October 31, 2025March 16, 2026990 on file
2023October 31, 2024March 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1396515
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1989
Accounting year ends
October
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$350,068
Income (IRS master file)
$274,457

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990October 2025$274,457$288,086$350,068XML
990October 2024$295,035$298,272$361,459XML
990October 2023$291,149$290,841$351,588XML
990October 2022$236,407$295,526$354,248IRS
990October 2021–––IRS
990October 2020–––IRS
990October 2019–––IRS
990-EZOctober 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 91-1396515).

Questions about NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING ASSOCIATION is 91-1396515.
Is NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1989.
Are donations to NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING 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 NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names Val Holstrom.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,656 (Michael Leininger, Director / Lead Investigat).
How much revenue does NORTHWEST FAIR CONTRACTING ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $274,457, expenses of $288,086 and total assets of $350,068 at year end.

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