Pacific Northwest Society for Coatings Technology
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What it says it does
Our purpose is to develop or provide scientific, engineering and technical data; facts and standards; and to promote research and the application of sciences to the further development, manufacture and use of paints, varnishes, lacquers, related protective and decorative coatings, printing inks and other related products, and the raw materials necessary for these products. It is also to promote educational activities and the interchange of ideas among its members and the public generally and to arrange for the collection and dissemination of information pertinent to the industries served by the society and for the presentation, discussion and publication of papers and other contributions. It is also to promote the improvement of products, the elimination of wasteful methods of manufacture and foster manufacturing procedures and practices that minimize pollution of the environment.
- Income
- $58,820
- Spending
- $77,054
- Employees
- 0
- Highest pay
- $3,600, admin treasurer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 (3)
- A speakers tour was undertaken supporting five industry speakers giving technical talks in the PNW for industry members.
- Fellowships and scholarships were issued to prospective college students headed into or effecting the industry and current working members for continuing education.
- Cash was donated to CalPoly for the Kenneth N. Edwards Western Coatings Technology Fund. This was done to support the IAC Shadow a Chemist Program. The donations helps support a student during a summer work internship.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1978.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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