Washington State Public Health Association
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What it says it does
TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR ALL PEOPLE IN WASHINGTON THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND ADVANCEMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
- Income
- $631,878
- Spending
- $447,384
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $91,234, executive director
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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)
- FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS, WSPHA HAS CONVENED THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. WE SHARE IDEAS, SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND TAKE ACTION TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY. OUR MEMBERSHIP IS 950 STRONG AND CONTINUES TO GROW. WE ARE OUTREACH WORKERS, HEALTH EDUCATORS, NURSES, PHYSICIANS, POLICYMAKERS, NUTRITIONISTS, SANITARIANS, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, ADMINISTRATORS, STUDENTS, BUSINESS LEADERS, AND CITIZENS. WE ARE A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE COMMON GOAL OF IMPROVING HEALTH AND SAFETY IN WASHINGTON. OUR ANNUAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:(CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)- ANNUAL CONFERENCE: INCREASE IN REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP- MEMBERSHIP: INCREASE IN INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP- POLICY ADVOCACY: HOST AN ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION DAY
Source: Form 990 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 September 1977.
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 November 4, 2026.
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