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Western Society Of Weed Science

  • Eaton, CO
  • Tax-exempt since June 2003
  • EIN: 87-6129835

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / University or Technological Institute (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$185k (2025)

Expenses
$190k (2025)

Total Assets
$515k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending March
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$184,737
Expenses
$189,767
Net Income
-$5,030
Net Assets
$515,401
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $18,445
10.0%
Interest Revenue $4,735
2.6%
Dividends $14,717
8.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $146,840
79.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $125,764
66.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $515,401
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $515,401
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Timothy Prather (President) $0 $0
Carl Coburn (President Elect) $0 $0
Brad Hanson (Secretary) $0 $0
Eric Gustafson (Business Manage) $0 $0
Curtis Rainbolt (Past President) $0 $0
Ryan Rapp (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alam Helm (Director) $0 $0
Dirk Baker (Director) $0 $0
Beth Fowers (Director) $0 $0
Albert Adjesiwor (Director) $0 $0
Lovreet Shergill (Director) $0 $0
Erik Lehnoff (Member At Large) $0 $0
Derek Sebastian (Member At Large) $0 $0
Gregory Dahl (Director) $0 $0
David Krueger (Director) $0 $0
Mackenzie Barth (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Mc Donald (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$179,725
Expenses
$86,318
Net Income
$93,407
Net Assets
$520,431
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $24,390
13.6%
Interest Revenue $632
0.4%
Dividends $12,819
7.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $141,884
78.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $30,572
35.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $520,431
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $520,431
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Andrew Kniss (Director) $0 $0
Pat Clay (President) $0 $0
D Chad Cummings (Secretary) $0 $0
Eric Gustafson (Business Manage) $0 $0
Corey Ransom (President Elect) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 23, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$172,782
Expenses
$143,094
Net Income
$29,688
Net Assets
$427,024
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $13,640
7.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $159,142
92.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $81,356
56.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $427,024
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $427,024
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Andrew Kniss (Director) $0 $0
Pat Clay (President) $0 $0
D Chad Cummings (Secretary) $0 $0
Eric Gustafson (Business Manage) $0 $0
Corey Ransom (President Elect) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 17, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$133,163
Expenses
$88,915
Net Income
$44,248
Net Assets
$475,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $17,002
12.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $116,161
87.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $20,823
23.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $475,210
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $475,210
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Andrew Kniss (Director) $0 $0
Pat Clay (President) $0 $0
D Chad Cummings (Secretary) $0 $0
Eric Gustafson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Corey Ransom (President Elect) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 24, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$148,152
Expenses
$91,073
Net Income
$57,079
Net Assets
$430,961
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $20,076
13.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $128,076
86.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $37,318
41.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $430,962
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $430,961
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Andrew Kniss (Director) $0 $0
Pat Clay (President) $0 $0
D Chad Cummings (Secretary) $0 $0
Eric Gustafson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Corey Ransom (President Elect) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 20, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$13,223
Expenses
$130,678
Net Income
-$117,455
Net Assets
$373,882
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $14,840
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income -$1,617
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $74,583
57.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $373,883
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $373,882
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Andrew Kniss (Director) $0 $0
Pat Clay (President) $0 $0
D Chad Cummings (Secretary) $0 $0
Eric Gustafson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Corey Ransom (President Elect) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 9, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$115,413
Expenses
$108,049
Net Income
$7,364
Net Assets
$491,338
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $22,400
19.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets -$936
Other Income $93,949
81.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $60,225
55.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $491,338
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $491,338
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Andrew Kniss (President) $0 $0
Pat Clay (President Elect) $0 $0
D Chad Cummings (Secretary) $0 $0
Eric Gustafson (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 17, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$96,735
Expenses
$65,484
Net Income
$31,251
Net Assets
$483,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $250
0.3%
Interest Revenue $2,428
2.5%
Dividends $5,248
5.4%
Sales of Assets -$916
Other Income $89,725
92.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $20,515
31.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $483,974
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $483,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Monte Anderson (President) $0 $0
Andrew Kniss (President El) $0 $0
Chad Cummings (Secretary) $0 $0
Kala Travis (Executive Di) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 16, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$130,479
Expenses
$118,992
Net Income
$11,487
Net Assets
$452,723
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $689
0.5%
Dividends $5,216
4.0%
Sales of Assets -$32,695
Other Income $157,269
> 100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $6,501
5.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $452,723
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $452,723
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Phil Banks (Business Man) $6,501 $0
Kirk Howat (President) $0 $0
Monte Anderson (President El) $0 $0
Chad Cummings (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 5, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$124,462
Expenses
$94,903
Net Income
$29,559
Net Assets
$441,236
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $321
0.3%
Dividends $8,355
6.7%
Sales of Assets -$11,640
Other Income $127,426
> 100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $6,501
6.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $441,236
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $441,236
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Phil Banks (Business Man) $6,501 $0
Kirk Howat (President) $0 $0
Monte Anderson (President El) $0 $0
Chad Cummings (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 17, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending March
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$123,631
Expenses
$96,868
Net Income
$26,763
Net Assets
$411,677
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $419
0.3%
Dividends $10,049
8.1%
Sales of Assets -$7,470
Other Income $120,633
97.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $10,332
10.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $411,677
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $411,677
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Phil Banks (Business Mgr) $10,332 $0
Dan Ball (President) $0 $0
Jesse Richardson (V. President) $0 $0
Ian Burke (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$115,618
Expenses
$89,415
Net Income
$26,203
Net Assets
$384,914
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $207
0.2%
Dividends $9,906
8.6%
Sales of Assets $221
0.2%
Other Income $105,284
91.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $10,332
11.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $384,914
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $384,914
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Phil Banks (Business Mgr) $10,332 $0
Dan Ball (President) $0 $0
Jesse Richardson (V. President) $0 $0
Ian Burke (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 4, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$155,320
Expenses
$172,167
Net Income
-$16,847
Net Assets
$358,710
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $823
0.5%
Dividends $11,397
7.3%
Sales of Assets $562
0.4%
Other Income $142,538
91.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $10,332
6.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $358,711
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $358,710

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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 12, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$71,257
Expenses
$68,576
Net Income
$2,681
Net Assets
$375,557
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,285
1.8%
Dividends $9,029
12.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $60,943
85.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $10,332
15.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $375,558
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $375,557

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$143,123
Expenses
$79,791
Net Income
$63,332
Net Assets
$372,877
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,261
0.9%
Dividends $7,424
5.2%
Sales of Assets $3,145
2.2%
Other Income $131,293
91.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $9,582
12.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $372,877
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $372,877

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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