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Washington State Academy of Sciences

WSAS provides expert scientific and engineering assessments to inform public policy making and works to increase the impact of research in Washington State.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Washington State Academy of Sciences

WSAS's program in this fiscal year included: Hosting an annual symposium on Sustainable Aviation in Washington: Reaching the emission reduction goals of Washington State and the aviation industry requires the adoption of new technologies as well as innovations in public policy, infrastructure and workforce development. Through our annual symposium, WSAS brought together the people and ideas needed to map Washington State's path to leadership in this rapidly developing sector. In WA State, contracting with several state agencies to review scientific and technical issues, and engaging in educational activities with some of the state's top performing high school students.

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

WSAS provides expert scientific and engineering assessments to inform public policy making and works to increase the impact of research in Washington State.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 39%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.39
Program expenses$0.39 ($155,480)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Washington State Academy of Sciences is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 680668369. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $218K in annual revenue. 108 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Washington State Academy of Sciences has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Washington State Academy of Sciences is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Washington State Academy of Sciences has $218K in annual revenue. It allocates 39% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Washington State Academy of Sciences is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $218K in annual revenue. The organization has 108 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Washington State Academy of Sciences. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Washington State Academy of Sciences has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 39% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 78%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

WSAS's program in this fiscal year included: Hosting an annual symposium on Sustainable Aviation in Washington: Reaching the emission reduction goals of Washington State and the aviation industry requires the adoption of new technologies as well as innovations in public policy, infrastructure and workforce development. Through our annual symposium, WSAS brought together the people and ideas needed to map Washington State's path to leadership in this rapidly developing sector. In WA State, contracting with several state agencies to review scientific and technical issues, and engaging in educational activities with some of the state's top performing high school students. Washington State Academy of Sciences is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Washington State Academy of Sciences's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 39% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $218K is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Washington State Academy of Sciences are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Washington State Academy of Sciences is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680668369, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
39% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

JO
Jonathan Yoder
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Allison C•••••••
Treasurer to Sept 23, then Director
AN
Ann B••••••
Director
BR
Brian A••••••
Director
CE
Celestina B•••••••••••••
Director
DI
Dianne C••••
Director
DO
Donald B•••
Secretary to Sept 23
DO
Donna R••••••
Executive Director
DO
Douglas C•••
Director
HO
Howard F••••••
Director
JO
John R•••
President
JO
John S••••
Director
JO
Jonathan Y••••
Treasurer
JU
Julie K•••
Director
LE
Lee H•••••••
Director
LJ
Ljiljana P•••••••••
Director
MI
Michael G••••••••
Director
MI
Mick S••••••
Director
MI
Mike S••••••
Director
PA
Patricia H•••
Director
RI
Richard C•••••••
Director
RO
Roger M••••
Director
RO
Ronald M•••••••••••
Director
RO
Ronald T•••
Director & Past-President
RO
Ron M••••••••••
Director
RO
Ron T•••
Director & Past President 2022
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Faculty named leaders, new members of Washington State Academy of Sciences - WSU Insider
Jul 2021
news.wsu.edu
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Washington State Academy of Sciences This page 89 $218,480 39%
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Equine Science Society Inc 89 $236,281 81%
International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers 89 $938,192 -
Atlantic Shark Institute 89 $164,394 96%
American Society for Ai 89 $300,700 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 108 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Washington State Academy of Sciences

What is Washington State Academy of Sciences?
Washington State Academy of Sciences is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. WSAS's program in this fiscal year included: Hosting an annual symposium on Sustainable Aviation in Washington: Reaching the emission reduction goals of Washington State and the aviation industry requires the adoption of new technologies as well as innovations in public policy, infrastructure and workforce development. Through our annual symposium, WSAS brought together the people and ideas needed to map Washington State's path to leadership in this rapidly developing sector. In WA State, contracting with several state agencies to review scientific and technical issues, and engaging in educational activities with some of the state's top performing high school students.
When was Washington State Academy of Sciences founded?
Washington State Academy of Sciences was founded in 2007.
Who leads Washington State Academy of Sciences?
Jonathan Yoder serves as Treasurer.
Where is Washington State Academy of Sciences located?
Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
What is Washington State Academy of Sciences's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 39% of expenses go to program services.
Is Washington State Academy of Sciences trustworthy?
Washington State Academy of Sciences has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Washington State Academy of Sciences's registration number?
IRS EIN: 680668369.
What is Washington State Academy of Sciences's website?
http://washacad.org