NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1099 14TH ST NW STE 510, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-4858

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

GEORGIA MACHELL, 1099 14TH STREET NW 510, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signed the 990

GEORGIA MACHELL, PRESIDENT/CEO

Phone

(202) 232-5492

Website

WWW.NWICA.ORG

Return prepared by

GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN

Mission

THE NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS WITH TOOLS AND LEADERSHIP TO EXPAND AND SUSTAIN EFFECTIVE NUTRITION SERVICES FOR MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN.

Program accomplishments

• MEMBER SERVICES: NWA CONFERENCES OFFER AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR WIC AGENCY LEADERS AND STAFF, NWA PARTNERS AND OTHER WIC STAKEHOLDERS TO ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS AND TO NETWORK WITH AN ESTIMATED 1,000 PEERS, AND COLLEAGUES FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. IN ADDITION, EXHIBITORS WILL SHARE EXAMPLES AND INFORMATION ON THE NEWEST WIC-RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR WIC STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS. NWA OFFERS BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CONFERENCES. NWA CONFERENCES ALSO OFFER AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ATTENDEES TO HEAR FROM USDA OFFICIALS AND TO DIALOGUE ON RELEVANT UPDATES AND CHALLENGES THAT THE PROGRAM FACES. CONTENT FOR CONFERENCES IS SOLICITED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE ABSTRACT PROCESS AND CURATED BY A CONFERENCE COMMITTEE AND NWA STAFF. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)MOREOVER, NWA'S CONFERENCES SUPPORT ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY OFFERING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR REGISTERED DIETITIANS AND INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS. THE CORE FUNCTION OF MEMBER SERVICES REVENUE IS TO ENSURE A POSITIVE NWA MEMBER EXPERIENCE AND TO SUPPORT THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF NWA. THIS INCLUDES STAFFING EXPENSES ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION. THE NWA STAFF ARE ORGANIZED INTO FIVE TEAMS: MEMBER SERVICES, COMMUNICATIONS, THE CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE PRACTICES IN WIC, PUBLIC POLICY, AND OPERATIONS. THE NWA STAFF ARE CORE TO DELIVERING CRUCIAL WIC ADVOCACY, MEMBER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND DRIVING WIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATION. COLLECTIVELY THEY SUPPORT THE NWA MEMBERSHIP TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE WIC AND EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE WIC SERVICES TO OVER 6-MILLION MOTHERS, BABIES, AND YOUNG CHILDREN.
  Expenses $1,908,025 · revenue $1,562,291
• CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE PRACTICES IN WIC: NWA RECEIVES GRANTS FROM CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS THAT SUPPORT PROGRESS TOWARDS NWA'S MISSION. GRANT-FUNDED WORK AT NWA BUILDS CAPACITY FOR NWA MEMBERS TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO WIC PARTICIPATION, DRIVES WIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, AND ELEVATES WIC TO A RANGE OF STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES. SPECIFICALLY, THE GRANT-FUNDED PORTFOLIO ENABLES NWA TO PROVIDE SUBGRANTS TO PILOT INNOVATIVE PRACTICES IN WIC STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES; BUILD GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY CAPACITY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY PROGRAMMING, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, REPORTS, AND WEBINARS; STORY COLLECTION CAMPAIGNS AND MORE RECENTLY, ELEVATING WIC PARTICIPANT VOICES THROUGH INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE PARTICIPANT ADVISORY COUNCIL AND A MULTISTATE PARTICIPANT SATISFACTION SURVEY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ADDITIONALLY, GRANT FUNDING HAS ENABLED NWA TO LEAD GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH ON EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION IN WIC AND BUILD A HEALTH EQUITY CHAMPION PROGRAM. ULTIMATELY, GRANT-FUNDED WORK AT NWA SUPPORTS THE ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO MEMBERS AND BUILD INTERNAL CAPACITY TO ENHANCE CORE SERVICES. NWA ALSO DIRECTLY ADVOCATES FOR POLICY ENHANCEMENTS IN THE WIC PROGRAM, INCLUDING SCIENCE-BASED UPDATES TO THE WIC FOOD PACKAGE.
  Expenses $1,787,860 · grants $109,876
• NWA COMMUNICATIONS: NWA COMMUNICATIONS CREATES RESOURCES AND TOOLS TO SUPPORT NWA MEMBERS IN THEIR OUTREACH EFFORTS TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN WIC PARTICIPANTS. THIS INCLUDES A RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION CAMPAIGN THAT WAS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS AT NO COST. THE CAMPAIGN INCLUDES CREATIVE ASSETS THAT NWA MEMBERS CAN LEVERAGE TO PROMOTE WIC PARTICIPATION. IN ADDITION, THE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM CREATES AND MARKETS A WIC RECIPE BOOK. THE RECIPE BOOK IS AN OUTREACH TOOL AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TOOL FOR WIC PROVIDERS. THIS COLLECTION OF RECIPES USES INGREDIENTS THAT CAN BE PURCHASED USING WIC AVAILABLE FOODS, IS PURCHASED BY STATE AND LOCAL WIC AGENCIES AND PROVIDED TO WIC PARTICIPANTS IN WIC CLINICS AND AT OUTREACH EVENTS, EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO PREPARE NUTRITIOUS MEALS WHILE MAXIMIZING THEIR WIC BENEFITS.
  Expenses $1,654,373 · revenue $838,889

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

52-1482678

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1987

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Public and societal benefit (W70Z)

Assets (IRS master file)

$11,008,150

Income (IRS master file)

$7,591,277

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1482678).

Questions about NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION?

The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION is 52-1482678.

Is NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.

Are donations to NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.

Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GEORGIA MACHELL.

Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 24 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $258,881 (GEORGIA MACHELL, PRESIDENT & CEO (FROM 6/24)).

How much revenue does NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,414,704, expenses of $7,401,159 and total assets of $11,008,150 at year end.

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