Washington State Weed Association
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What it says it does
To encourage the proper use of improved weed control practices within the state of Washington and foster an educational program including sponsoring an annual state meeting to bring together those who are concerned with weeds in their control.
- Income
- $124,754
- Spending
- $90,757
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)
- In 2024, the Washington Vegetation Management Association fulfilled its mission to promote effective and responsible weed control practices across the state through education, research, and collaboration. The Association hosted its annual statewide conference, providing up to 15 pesticide recertification credits and featuring 30 educational sessions delivered by 27 expert speakers from universities, government agencies, and private industry. The event drew 432 in-person participants and 45 virtual attendees, facilitating professional development, research exchange, and interagency cooperation.The Association also advanced legislative engagement by partnering with the Washington Friends of Farms and Forests, aligning with state and federal policy initiatives affecting vegetation management. To further support education in weed science, the Association launched a new undergraduate scholarship program, awarding two $1,000 scholarships to students who will present research posters at the 2025 conference. These activities directly supported the Associations exempt purposes of education, research, and collaboration in vegetation management within Washington State.
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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2019.
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 December 2024.
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 April 2020.
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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