Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers
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What it says it does
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THIS ASSOCIATION IS TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE GENERAL BUSINESS WELFARE OF THOSE PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS ENGAGED IN ALL PHASES OF THE WOODWORKING AND FURNISHINGS SUPPLY INDUSTRY. TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE THE INTRODUCTION OF SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICES AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND TO STUDY COMMON INDUSTRY PROBLEMS AND DISSEMINATE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS BASED UPON SUCH STUDIES. TO ASSIST THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, THE BUSINESS IN THE INDUSTRY. TO BRING TO THE ATTENTION OF THE PROPER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS BUSINESS AND LABOR LEADERS, HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL, THE MATTERS AND PROBLEMS AFFECTING OR INVOLVING THE INDUSTRY FOR THE SAFETY & WELLBEING OF THE PUBLIC.
- Income
- $420,834
- Spending
- $746,670
- Employees
- 10
- Highest pay
- $379,909, executive v.
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)
- $290,086 spent. TRADE SHOWS - PROVIDES A FORUM FOR OVER 800 EXHIBITORS FROM THE INDUSTRY TO PRESENT THEIR PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND INFORMATION TO 20,000 ATTENDEES FROM THE INDUSTRY & GENERAL PUBLIC.
- $29,809 spent. OTHER CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS - THESE MEETINGS ARE USED TO GATHER, DISCUSS AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION RELATED TO VARIOUS ISSUES WHICH IMPACT THE INDUSTRY.
- $60,094 spent. 1
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1981.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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