Western Dredging Association
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What it says it does
The Western Dredging Association WEDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safe sustainable dredging practices that support economic development and environmental stewardship. WEDA advances engineering and facilitates communication among industry professionals government agencies consultants and stakeholders in the dredging community providing networking and educational opportunities. WEDAs primary exempt purpose is to develop and advance scientific and technical information regarding dredging including related areas of navigation marine engineering and construction. Program Service Accomplishments for 2024: 1. WEDA organized its annual Gulf Coast Conference in Destin Florida bringing together professionals researchers and stakeholders to exchange ideas and advance dredging practices. The event featured technical sessions panel discussions and networking opportunities fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the industry.
- Income
- $15,072
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $107,843 spent. WEDAs regional chapters such as the Gulf Coast Chapter host annual meetings that offer technical presentations panel discussions networking opportunities and an exhibition hall showcasing the latest in dredging technology and services. The Gulf Coast Chapters 2024 meeting drew over 200 registered participants including students from relevant college programs and benefited hundreds more unattended professionals and students. These meetings aim to enhance industry knowledge support workforce development and encourage innovation in dredging practices. In addition facilitate localized knowledge sharing and address specific regional challenges promoting best practices and collaboration within the dredging community.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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