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Northwest Academic Computing Consortium

EIN 84-1172799 · Damascus, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NORTHWEST ACADEMIC COMPUTING CONSORTIUM'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION AMONG ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, CULTIVATE TECHNOLOGY LEADERS, SHARE PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE, AND ENHANCE THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH, AND OPERATIONS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$511,466
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 97%
Employees
2
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$438,713, director-at-large

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
  1. $407,631 spent. NORTHWEST ACADEMIC COMPUTING CONSORTIUM FOCUSED ON THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIC PROGRAMS FOR 2025: * CYBERSECURITY: NWACC HOSTED AN IN-DEPTH, 3-DAY IN-PERSON WORKSHOP ON APPLICATIONS OF AI TO THE CYBER THREAT LANDSCAPE AND DEFENSE STRATEGIES ATTENDED BY CYBERSECURITY STAFF FROM NWACC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. THE WORKSHOP FEATURED SECURITY ANALYSES, EXPERT PRESENTATIONS, BEST PRACTICE SHARING, AND COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE CYBERSECURITY READINESS AT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. * INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: NWACC HOSTED A 3-DAY IN-PERSON WORKSHOP ATTENDED BY ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY STAFF FROM NWACC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS ON CURRENT CHALLENGES, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, AND BEST PRACTICES IN THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES. THE WORKSHOP ENCOMPASSED BOTH ONLINE AND IN-PERSON STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE USE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES AND EXAMPLES OF HOW AI IS BEING INCORPORATED. NWACC INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGISTS DISCUSSED THEIR COLLABORATION ON METHODS TO DEVELOP AND SHARE ONLINE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (HTTP://WWW.NWACCO.ORG/).* ADVANCING WOMEN IN IT: IN MAY, NWACC HOSTED AN IN-PERSONAL REGIONAL WORKSHOP IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON AND IN OCTOBER, NWACC HOSTED A 3-DAY, IN-PERSON WORKSHOP IN PORTLAND, OREGON. THE WORKSHOPS ENCOMPASSED IT LEADERSHIP, MENTORSHIP, AI & CYBERSECURITY, CAREER PATHWAYS, AND OTHER TOPICS USEFUL FOR IT STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.* CIO COUNCIL MEETINGS: NWACC HELD MEETINGS TO ENABLE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERS TO SHARE STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING CURRENT CHALLENGES TO HIGHER EDUCATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT AND ADMINISTRATION. IN 2025 NWACC HOSTED A CIO COUNCIL RETREAT FOCUSED ON IMPROVING OPERATIONS VIA NEW AI TECHNOLOGIES. NWACC FACILITATED INFORMATION EXCHANGE AND INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES INCLUDING STAFF RECRUITING AND MENTORING, ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT, VENDOR RELATIONS, RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION, AND RELATED TOPICS.* ACCESSIBILITY INITIATIVE: A COLLABORATION BETWEEN NWACC AND THE ORBIS CASCADE ALLIANCE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES TO ADVANCE OUR COMMON GOAL OF ENSURING THAT SERVICES, SYSTEMS, AND CURRICULAR AND SCHOLARLY RESOURCES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL USERS. TEN DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY WEBINARS WERE HOSTED FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF EITHER ORGANIZATION, AND AN ACCESSIBILITY KNOWLEDGE BASE WITH ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES WAS DEVELOPED BY MEMBER INSTITUTIONS.* IT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AFFINITY GROUP SEEKS TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AMONG STAFF AT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS ABOUT SHARED PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS, BEST PRACTICES, SERVICE DELIVERY IMPROVEMENTS, AND WAYS TO ENHANCE END-USER SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND OTHERS. IN 2025 THE GROUP HOSTED TWO ONLINE EVENTS FOR THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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