Nonprofit · EIN 91-1980504
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $259,191 | $68,832 | $190,359 | $1,111,864 | $0 | $1,111,864 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $126,733 | $121,891 | $4,842 | $863,901 | $0 | $863,901 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $178,555
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $51,816
- Royalties
- $10,944
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $26,386
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,875
- Other revenue
- $28,820
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,981
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,351
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,351
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $4,286
- Program services (functional)
- $38,917
- Management and general (functional)
- $21,186
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,729
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $863,901
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,111,864
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,111,864
- Publicly traded securities
- $958,437
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $989,050
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $122,814
- Gross receipts
- $356,749
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY ADAMS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 12 | $0 | $152,633 | $47,207 |
| JADA RUPLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG SANDERSON | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MORK | PAST PRESIDENT (THRU 10/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANA DECKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE BERNAZZANI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETHANY WARREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDITH ROJAS HALSTEAD | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARI HORNING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GABE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BERTHON-KOCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASUN AUBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHEY HATFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIANA SHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY DECKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA PILKINTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MISHA LINN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM GUTIERREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACEY SATTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY ARONICA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASEY ROSS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 24 | $0 | $96,363 | $31,835 |
| JADA RUPLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG SANDERSON | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MORK | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE BERNAZZANI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANA DECKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MISHA LINN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIANA SHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUBAL VIRDI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY ARONICA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDITH ROJAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASUN AUBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLE VANDENBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETHANY WARREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM GUTIERREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BERTHON-KOCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GABE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHEY HATFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY DECKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY SATTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINA BUSCH | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN FORD | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 E UNIVERSITY WAY, ELLENSBURG, WA 98926-7599
- In care of
- % JULIANA LOWE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EMILY ADAMS, 400 E UNIVERSITY WAY, ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
- Signed the 990
- CRAIG SANDERSON, PRESIDENT ELECT
- Phone
- (509) 963-2752
- Website
- WWW.CWU.EDU/ALUMNI
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO SUPPORT THE CWU COMMUNITY THROUGH CULTIVATION, ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF ITS ALUMNI AND FRIENDS.
Program accomplishments
- VISION STATEMENT: TO BUILD A PASSIONATE WILDCAT NATION.STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY: WE BELIEVE THAT CWU SHOULD BE A COOPERATIVE ENTERPRISE, A COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND ALUMNI, WHOM COLLECTIVELY AND INDIVIDUALLY, ALL ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING, SUPPORTING, AND SUSTAINING THE OBJECTIVES OF CWU. WE BELIEVE THAT OUR ALUMNI COMPRISE AN INTEGRAL AND INSEPARABLE PART OF CWU AND THAT ALL ALUMNI HAVE A CONTINUING OBLIGATION TO SERVE AND SUPPORT THEIR ALMAMATER.WE BELIEVE THAT OUR ALUMNI CAN SERVE CWU BY JOINING TOGETHER IN AN ORGANIZED ASSOCIATION WHICH CAN PROMOTE AND FOCUS SUPPORT AND SERVICE AND THAT THE CONCEPTS FOR DEVELOPING THE ASSOCIATION'S ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES SHOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE ALUMNI THEMSELVES.WE BELIEVE THAT IT SHOULD BE THE FUNCTION OF ASSOCIATION TO WORK WITH CWU TO DEVELOP WAYS AND MEANS OF ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT, INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNICATION WITH THEIR ALMA MATER AND TO SEE THAT ALUMNI ARE RECOGNIZED AS A RESPECTED AND INTEGRAL PART OF CWU.THE WORK WE DO IS GUIDED BY THREE STRATEGIC PRINCIPLES:CONNECT = OUTREACHENGAGE = BUILD PARTICIPATIONLEAD = DEVELOP LEADERS AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERTHE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HAS MADE TREMENDOUS PROGRESS AS WE HAVE SOUGHT TO EXPAND OUTREACH AND PARTICIPATION. THE ASSOCIATION CONTINUES TO LOOK FOR CREATIVE PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING ON CAMPUS, LOCAL, STATE, AND AWARENESS OF THE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT OFFERED BY THE ASSOCIATION. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ALUMNI PLAZA HAS NOT ONLY CREATED A PLACE FOR ALUMNI TO GATHER ON CAMPUS BUT IS ALSO DOUBLING AS THE COMMENCEMENT STAGE WHERE WE ARE ABLE TO WELCOME OUR MOST RECENT ALUMNI. WE CONTINUE TO PARTNER WITH OUR WILDCAT NETWORK OFFICERS TO INCREASE OUR CAPACITY FOR FACE-TO-FACE VISITS AND TO STRENGTHEN OUR WILDCAT BRAND ACROSS THE STATE. WHILE MUCH OF OUR FOCUS CONTINUES TO BE ON CONNECTING OUR CURRENT STUDENTS WITH OUR ALUMNI, WE ARE ALSO EXCITED TO PROMOTE AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALUMNI TO GIVE BACK TO THE INSTITUTION IN SUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIPS.Expenses $38,917 · grants $5,981
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
- 91-1980504
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B114)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,111,864
- Income (IRS master file)
- $356,749
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $259,191 | $68,832 | $1,111,864 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $126,733 | $121,891 | $863,901 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $97,971 | $173,849 | $795,088 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 91-1980504).
Questions about CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION is 91-1980504.
- Is CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI 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 CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI 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 CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 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 CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EMILY ADAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $259,191, expenses of $68,832 and total assets of $1,111,864 at year end.
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