Washington Association of Naturopathic Physician
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What it says it does
The WANP is the leading voice and prime advocate for naturopathic physicians in Washington State. WANP represents the interests of its member naturopathic physicians in the State of Washington through legislative and political advocacy and public communications.
- Income
- $314,041
- Spending
- $313,799
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 35
- Highest pay
- $109,401, 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 (3)
- $83,979 spent. The WANP offers continuing education seminars and conferences for naturopathic physicians and other healthcare professionals. 1)The WANPs educational offerings are open to any health care practitioners or students. Its 2024 annual conference drew approximately 150 attendees and its 2024 business/practice management seminar drew approximately 35 attendees. Its educational content is available for purchase year-round through the website and that draws many others throughout the profession both locally and nationally. 2)The objective is to promote the on-going education of the naturopathic physician profession. Continuing medical education is a requirement to maintain licensure. Business-focused education is useful in contributing to the survival and success of the profession.
- $78,108 spent. The WANP develops and provides benefits for its members, emphasizing cost savings, clinical tools, and business and financial resources, as well as opportunities to network and engage with the professional community. 1) The WANPs member benefits and services are meant to provide support and resources for WANP members, which number over 500. That said, the entire profession whether members or not tends to rely heavily on the WANP for information and guidance. The WANP maintains active social media accounts, an informative website, and a large newsletter contact list. 2) The objective is to provide useful member benefits, content, and resources and to create space for community-building and networking for the profession.
- $69,094 spent. The WANP represents the interests of its members to the Washington State legislature and to other local, state, and federal government entities. 1)The advocacy work of the WANP has tremendous impact on the more than 1,600 licensed naturopathic physicians in Washington State and, often, on naturopathic physicians throughout the country. The WANP pays for a contract lobbyist to represent the interests of the profession to the Washington State Legislature, and WANPs Executive Director also routinely works to advocate for the profession within public and private industry as well (e.g. transit, insurance providers, disability approvers, other nonprofit organizations, etc.). 2)The objective is to protect, promote, and advance the legal scope of practice and recognition of naturopathic physicians in Washington State.
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 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 February 1937.
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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