Nonprofit · EIN 86-0107049
WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · ORO VALLEY, AZ 85755
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $16,708,801 | $15,394,147 | $1,314,654 | $24,832,909 | $1,626,225 | $23,206,684 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,440,456 | $14,738,663 | $701,793 | $23,412,196 | $1,471,837 | $21,940,359 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,629,428 | $12,154,058 | $2,475,370 | $22,185,051 | $1,206,887 | $20,978,164 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $800,716
- Membership dues
- $397,391
- Program service revenue
- $138,865
- Investment income
- $449,580
- Royalties
- $1,723
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $131,068
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $14,941,673
- Other revenue
- $15,319,640
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,249,874
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $762,860
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,772,585
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,491,910
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $96,813
- Accounting fees
- $93,728
- Occupancy
- $84,718
- Travel
- $227,561
- Depreciation
- $323,359
- Program services (functional)
- $14,517,006
- Management and general (functional)
- $398,773
- Fundraising (functional)
- $478,368
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,412,196
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,832,909
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,626,225
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,206,684
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,100,030
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,425,269
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,962,113
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $244,571
- Gross receipts
- $38,155,057
- Employees
- 229
- Volunteers
- 29
- Year formed
- 1938
- State of legal domicile
- NM
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIE BUCK | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $233,746 | $27,040 |
| CHRISTINE HORVATH | CFO & EVP Officer | 40 | $229,357 | $23,320 |
| LAUREN MOONEY | CRO & VP OF PARTNERSHIPS Officer | 40 | $178,420 | $20,896 |
| MICHAEL MATTHEWS | CHIEF OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,320 | $8,401 |
| STEPHANIE LA VEER | ASSOC. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,851 | $23,863 |
| VICTOR MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,032 | $15,583 |
| JOHN FASINO | DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,360 | $14,825 |
| MARLENE ANDREWS | ASSOC. DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,493 | $3,812 |
| MARILYN ALKIRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON COOCHWYTEWA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LES COREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT GONZALES-ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA JENNESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN KIMBALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KOPROWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD LEVITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS MONSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| BOB SHOPNECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KINDLEY WALSH LAWLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| TYSON WINARSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.75 | $0 |
| TERESA GAVIGAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| JOHN GOMEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| CHRYSTAL MORRIS MURPHY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATT GRAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KROEGER | CFO Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIE BUCK | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $233,131 | $12,116 |
| CHRISTINE L HORVATH | CFO & EVP Officer | 40 | $188,280 | $15,377 |
| LAUREN MOONEY | CRO & VP OF PARTNERSHIPS Officer | 40 | $164,546 | $14,925 |
| MICHAEL MATTHEWS | CHIEF OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,476 | $7,244 |
| TERESA GAVIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GOMEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT GONZALES-ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GRAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA JENNESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KOPROWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY LAMBATOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD LEVITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MONSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRYSTAL MORRIS MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KINDLEY WALSH LAWLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN ALKIRE | INTERIM CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN KIMBALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL LIGTENBERG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY CAROCCI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DILLON NAKATA | COO THRU 11/11/22 Officer | 40 | $184,754 | $15,239 |
| CHRISTINE L HORVATH | CFO & EVP Officer | 40 | $159,778 | $21,547 |
| LAUREN MOONEY | CRO & VP OF PARTNERSHIPS Officer | 40 | $136,725 | $19,935 |
| JAMES COOK | FORMER CEO - RETIRED 7/12/22 Former | 40 | $128,746 | $16,265 |
| MARIE BUCK | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $100,668 | $462 |
| PATTY CAROCCI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA GAVIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GOMEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KOPROWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY LAMBATOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KINDLEY WALSH LAWLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD LEVITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MONSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRYSTAL MORRIS MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LES COREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA HARVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB SHOPNECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA JENNESS | CHAIR THRU 9/28/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN ALKIRE | TREASURER, INTERIM CHAIR 9/28/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN KIMBALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAIRE CAMPBELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL LIGTENBERG | INTERIM TREASURER AS OF 9/28/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12880 N VISTOSO VILLAGE DR, ORO VALLEY, AZ 85755-8797
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARIE BUCK, 12880 NORTH VISTOSO VILLAGE DRIVE, TUCSON, AZ 85755
- Signed the 990
- MARIE BUCK, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (520) 622-1999
- Website
- WWW.WNPA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BEACHFLEISCHMAN PLLC
Mission
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SINCE 1938, WNPA ADVANCES EDUCATION, INTERPRETATION, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO ENSURE NATIONAL PARKS ARE INCREASINGLY VALUED BY ALL.
Program accomplishments
- INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATION SERVICES - SEE SCHEDULE OExpenses $11,124,451 · revenue $13,644,207
- COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - SEE SCHEDULE OExpenses $1,769,368 · grants $1,000 · revenue $1,812,575
- GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO PARK PARTNERS - SEE SCHEDULE OExpenses $1,330,526 · grants $1,248,874
- VISITOR PROGRAM SERVICES: THROUGH COOPERATING AGREEMENTS WITH NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, WNPA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES IN THE 12 STATES WITH AFFILIATED PARKS. THESE INCLUDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM FACILITATION, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, PRINTED MATERIALS AND PUBLICATIONS, EXHIBIT DESIGN AND FABRICATION, AND OTHER INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES.Expenses $292,661
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0107049
- 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
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N32Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,832,909
- Income (IRS master file)
- $38,155,057
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $16,708,801 | $15,394,147 | $24,832,909 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $15,440,456 | $14,738,663 | $23,412,196 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $14,629,428 | $12,154,058 | $22,185,051 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $13,179,943 | $10,453,409 | $19,466,058 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 86-0107049).
Questions about WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION is 86-0107049.
- Is WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS 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 WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MARIE BUCK.
- Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $233,746 (MARIE BUCK, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,708,801, expenses of $15,394,147 and total assets of $24,832,909 at year end.
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