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WESTERN STATES PRINTING ALLIANCE
QUEEN CREEK, AZ · EIN 742572219 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.piasc.org
revenue
$117K
expenses
$133K
net assets
$129K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE A COOPERATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND PROFITABLE WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR COMPANIES IN THE GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY

profile · synthesized from sources

WESTERN STATES PRINTING ALLIANCE (WSPA) is an infrastructure organization that supports graphic arts education through various programs and competitions. It provides resources, grants, and educational experiences to students and schools, aiming to raise standards in the printing industry. WSPA operates primarily in California, with some programs reaching a broader audience.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    LOBBYING FOR THE INTERESTS OF THE GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY
  2. #2 $0
    PROVIDING DISCOUNT GOODS AND SERVICES TO MEMBERS, WORKERS COMPENSATION, GENERAL INSURANCE AND PAYROLL PROCESSING SERVICES
named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Surplus Drive
Collects donated paper and office supplies from members and distributes them to graphic arts programs.
Book Arts Patch Days for Girls
A 6-hour interactive day for girl scouts (10-18 years old) to complete most requirements for their Books Arts Merit Badge, with hands-on experiences in making paper, printing, and creating book structures.
Bookmark Competition
High school students design a bookmark based on provided messages and accompanying graphics.
Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Day
Assists boy scouts in earning Graphic Arts and Paper & Pulp merit badges in one day at the Printing Museum.
Festival Bundle for College Students
Students design a general admission pass, entry wristband, stickers, an exclusive invitation, and a photocard for a student-created music festival.
Holiday Card Competition
Requires students to design a holiday card centered around a holiday of their choice, including original graphics, a unique card fold, and a matching envelope.
Literacy Campaign
Distributes approximately 120,000 "READ, READ, READ" bookmarks annually to public libraries and elementary schools to encourage reading among young children.
Museum on Wheels
A trailer exhibit that brings educational programs about printing and graphics to schools in Southern California.
Pet Promotional Package
Students design a PR package for pet owners, including a personalized thank-you note, custom-decorated thermos, blanket, and other complementary elements.
School Spirit Stickers Competition
Invites students to design a set of three stickers reflecting school pride for their school.
SkillsUSA Grants
Provides grants to instructors on a first-come, first-serve basis to cover registration costs for students participating in SkillsUSA State and National Competitions.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Workforce Development & Awards Administration 8 activities
    • Education and Career Engagement Panels
      Moderates panel discussions with educators and students to explore skills taught in print and graphics programs, student career aspirations, and ways the industry can engage with emerging talent.
    • Educational Program Tours
      Organizes tours of print and graphics technology programs at institutions such as Red Rocks Community College and Warren Tech to demonstrate how education prepares students for careers in the print industry.
    • Industry Workforce Development Events
      Hosts executive luncheons and panel discussions that bring together print industry leaders, educators, and students to address workforce development and succession planning, including the 6th Colorado Executive Luncheon.
    • Industry-Education Networking Events
      Hosts executive luncheons and educational tours, such as the 6th Colorado Executive Luncheon and site visits to Red Rocks Community College and Warren Tech, to connect print industry leaders with educators and students and discuss workforce development and succession planning.
    • Workforce Development and Education Showcases
      Hosts executive luncheons and organizes tours of educational programs at colleges to discuss workforce development, succession planning, and showcase how these programs prepare students for careers in the print and graphics industry.
    • Workforce Development and Industry Engagement
      Hosts executive luncheons and organizes tours of educational programs to facilitate discussions on workforce development and succession planning in the print industry, connecting industry leaders, educators, and students.
    • Workforce Development and Succession Planning Events
      Hosts executive luncheons and organizes tours of educational programs to facilitate discussions on workforce development and succession planning within the print industry, bringing together leaders, educators, and students.
    • Workforce Development and Succession Planning Events
      Hosts executive luncheons and panel discussions for print industry leaders, educators, and students to address workforce development and succession planning, including tours of educational print and graphics programs.
  • Youth Merit Badge Program Support 7 activities
    • Book Arts Patch Days for Girl Scouts
      Runs "Book Arts Patch Days for Girls," a 6-hour program launched in 2015 that enables girl scouts aged 10–18 to complete 80% of their Book Arts Merit Badge, with 75 participants to date.
    • Graphic Arts Merit Badge Program for Boy Scouts
      Assists Boy Scouts in earning Graphic Arts and Paper & Pulp merit badges through a program offered five times per year, with 2,600 participants since 2011.
    • Scout Merit Badge Programs
      Assists Boy Scouts in earning Graphic Arts and Paper & Pulp merit badges through a program offered 5 times a year, having served 2,600 scouts since 2011, and runs "Book Arts Patch Days for Girls" for Girl Scouts (ages 10-18) to complete their Books Arts Merit Badge, with 75 participants since 2015.
    • Scout Merit Badge Programs
      Assists Boy Scouts in earning Graphic Arts and Paper & Pulp merit badges through a program offered 5 times a year, and runs "Book Arts Patch Days for Girls" for Girl Scouts (10-18 years old) to complete their Books Arts Merit Badge.
    • Scout Merit Badge Programs
      Assists Boy Scouts in earning Graphic Arts and Paper & Pulp merit badges through a program occurring 5 times a year, and operates "Book Arts Patch Days for Girls," a 6-hour program for girl scouts (10-18 years old) to complete 80% of their Books Arts Merit Badge.
    • Scout Merit Badge Programs
      Assists Boy Scouts in earning Graphic Arts and Paper & Pulp merit badges through a program offered 5 times a year, with 2,600 participants since 2011, and runs "Book Arts Patch Days for Girls" for Girl Scouts (ages 10-18) to complete their Books Arts Merit Badge, with 75 participants since 2015.
    • Youth Merit Badge Programs
      Supports youth education in graphic arts through programs that help Boy Scouts earn Graphic Arts and Paper & Pulp merit badges (5 sessions per year, 2,600 participants since 2011) and offers "Book Arts Patch Days for Girls" for Girl Scouts aged 10–18 to complete most of their Book Arts Merit Badge, with 75 participants to date.
  • Donation-Based Supply Distribution Events 6 activities
    • Annual Surplus Drive
      Operates an Annual Surplus Drive, in its 36th year, distributing donated paper and office supplies to graphic arts teachers and students to supplement program budgets.
    • Annual Surplus Drive
      Operates an Annual Surplus Drive, in its 36th year, to distribute donated paper and office supplies to graphic arts teachers and students, supplementing program budgets.
    • Annual Surplus Drive
      Operates a 36-year-running Annual Surplus Drive that distributes donated paper and office supplies to graphic arts teachers and students to support underfunded educational programs.
    • Annual Surplus Drive
      Operates an Annual Surplus Drive, in its 36th year, to distribute donated paper and office supplies to graphic arts teachers and students, supplementing program budgets.
    • Annual Surplus Drive
      Operates a 36-year-running Annual Surplus Drive that distributes donated paper and office supplies to graphic arts teachers and students to supplement educational program budgets.
    • Annual Surplus Drive for Graphic Arts Programs
      Operates an Annual Surplus Drive, in its 36th year, to distribute donated paper and office supplies to graphic arts teachers and students, supplementing program budgets.
  • Children's Book Distribution & Reading Spaces 6 activities
    • READ, READ, READ Bookmark Distribution
      Distributes approximately 120,000 "READ, READ, READ" bookmarks annually to public libraries and elementary schools to promote reading among young children.
    • READ, READ, READ Bookmark Distribution
      Distributes approximately 120,000 "READ, READ, READ" bookmarks annually to public libraries and elementary schools to promote reading among young children.
    • Reading Encouragement Program
      Distributes approximately 120,000 "READ, READ, READ" bookmarks annually to public libraries and elementary schools to promote reading among young children.
    • Reading Encouragement Program
      Distributes approximately 120,000 "READ, READ, READ" bookmarks annually to public libraries and elementary schools to encourage reading among young children.
    • Reading Encouragement Program
      Distributes approximately 120,000 "READ, READ, READ" bookmarks annually to public libraries and elementary schools to promote reading among young children.
    • Reading Promotion through Bookmarks
      Distributes approximately 120,000 "READ, READ, READ" bookmarks annually to public libraries and elementary schools to encourage reading among young children.
  • Student Competitions in Technical Arts 6 activities
    • Student Print Competition
      Hosts an annual student printing competition open to high school and college students and teachers in graphic arts programs across five Southwestern states, with free entry and submissions required within a specified academic year cycle, including a March 2026 deadline.
    • Student Print Competitions
      Hosts annual student printing competitions for high school, college, and teacher participants in graphic arts programs across five Southwestern states, with free entry and submissions required within a specified academic year cycle, including a 2026 deadline.
    • Student Printing Competitions
      Hosts an annual student printing competition for high school and college students and teachers in graphic arts programs across five Southwestern states, with free entry and specific academic year cycles for submissions.
    • Student Printing Competitions
      Hosts an annual student printing competition open to high school and college students and teachers in graphic arts programs across five Southwestern states, with free entry and specific academic year cycles for entries.
    • Student Printing Competitions
      Hosts an annual student printing competition for high school and college students and teachers in graphic arts programs across five Southwestern states, with free entry and specific academic year creation requirements.
    • Student Printing Competitions
      Hosts an annual student printing competition open to high school and college students and teachers in graphic arts programs across five Southwestern states, with free entry and specific academic year creation requirements.
  • Industry Research & Licensing Data Services 3 activities
    • Member Capacity-Building Resources
      Provides members with access to industry-specific resources including regulatory and safety guidelines, a customizable employee handbook for the graphic communications industry, a membership directory, and an archive of publications.
    • Member Resource and Support Services
      Provides members with access to industry-specific regulatory, safety, and operational resources; a customizable employee handbook for the graphic communications industry; a membership directory; and an archive of publications.
    • Member Resources and Support
      Provides members with access to industry-specific regulatory, safety, and operational resources, a customizable employee handbook, a membership directory, and an archive of publications.
  • Employee Wellness & Leave Support 2 activities
    • Employee Benefits Innovation
      Implemented a self-funded dental and vision benefits plan for all employees, which contributed to reduced staff turnover.
    • Employee Benefits Program Implementation
      Implemented a self-funded dental and vision benefits plan for all employees, contributing to reduced staff turnover.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 1 activity
    • Business Expansion Services
      Expanded a quick-print business into a full-service print shop by adding advertising specialties, direct mailing, fulfillment, wide-format printing, and digital services.
  • Uncategorized 11 activities
    • Mobile Printing Museum Educational Programs
      Operates the "Museum on Wheels," a mobile exhibit that delivers educational programs from the Printing Museum to over 14,000 elementary school students annually in Southern California.
    • Museum on Wheels
      Operates a mobile educational exhibit called the "Museum on Wheels," which delivers programs from the Printing Museum to schools in Southern California, reaching over 14,000 elementary school students annually.
    • Museum on Wheels
      Operates the "Museum on Wheels," a mobile trailer exhibit from the Printing Museum that delivers educational programs to schools in Southern California, reaching over 14,000 elementary school students annually.
    • Museum on Wheels Educational Program
      Operates the "Museum on Wheels," a mobile exhibit delivering educational programs from the Printing Museum to over 14,000 elementary school students annually in Southern California.
    • Museum on Wheels Educational Program
      Operates the "Museum on Wheels," a mobile exhibit delivering educational programs from the Printing Museum to over 14,000 elementary school students annually in Southern California.
    • Museum on Wheels Educational Program
      Operates the "Museum on Wheels," a trailer exhibit that delivers educational programs from the Printing Museum to schools in Southern California, reaching over 14,000 elementary school students annually.
    • Print Excellence Awards
      Organizes the annual Print Excellence Awards, a regional competition that celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and technology in the printing, imaging, creative, and finishing communities.
    • Print Excellence Awards
      Organizes the annual Print Excellence Awards, a regional competition that celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and technology in the printing, imaging, creative, and finishing industries.
    • Print Excellence Awards
      Organizes the annual Print Excellence Awards, a regional competition recognizing innovation, craftsmanship, and technology within the printing, imaging, creative, and finishing industries.
    • Print Excellence Awards
      Organizes the annual Print Excellence Awards, a regional competition celebrating innovation, craftsmanship, and technology in the printing, imaging, creative, and finishing communities.
    • Print Excellence Awards
      Organizes the annual Print Excellence Awards, a regional competition recognizing innovation, craftsmanship, and technology within the printing, imaging, creative, and finishing industries.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants$84K72%
Program service revenue$26K22%
Investment income$2370%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$133K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$134K
Cash$118K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$129K
Liquid reserves10.6 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 16
  • ANDREW TORNATZKY — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS SCIRONE — DIRECTOR
  • DAVE SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
  • DEAN TOTH — DIRECTOR
  • GARY MATCHINSKY — IMMEIDATE PA
  • JIM BEAUDOIN — DIRECTOR
  • KATHY MARKLEY — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTY SHARF — DIRECTOR
  • LUANN WOOD — TREASURER
  • MARCUS NEWTON — DIRECTOR
  • MARK STEPUTIS — CHAIRMAN
  • MARYANN KASSAI — DIRECTOR
  • SARAH RICHARD — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT COHEN — VICE CHAIRMA
  • STEVE LARSON — SECRETARY
  • THOMAS GINTNER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21

who they work with

  • Canon USA Funder — Served as the exclusive event sponsor for the Colorado Executive Luncheon.
  • PIA National Network — Frank Parks represented VMA on the PIA National Board from 2008 to 2010, indicating affiliation with the national printing industry association.
  • PIA SC Network — Member of the Pacific Image Arts Association, a graphic communications association
  • PIASC Partner — Co-organizes the Southwestern States Student Competition under the name Print Creative Alliance.
  • Pacific Printing Industry Association (PPI) Partner — Joined forces with Print Creative Alliance (previously PIASC) in 2021, making them the largest regional association in the west of the United States.
  • Preferred Partners Partner — Provides discount programs to members through partnerships with Preferred Partners
  • Print Creative Alliance Network — Frank Parks, as President of The Parks Group, is recognized by the Print Creative Alliance as 2026 Executive of the Year, indicating organizational affiliation or recognition.
  • Print Creative Alliance Partner — Joined forces with Print Creative Alliance (previously PIASC) in 2021, making them the largest regional association in the west of the United States.
  • Print Creative Alliance Partner — Members donate paper and office supplies for the Annual Surplus Drive.
  • Printing Industries Association Partner — Merged with to form Print Creative Alliance
  • Printing Industries Benefit Trust Partner — Frank Parks joined the Printing Industries Benefit Trust in 2015 and has served as Vice Chairman since 2023, indicating a formal partnership in employee benefits.
  • Printing Industries Credit Union Partner — Provides credit union membership benefits to employees of Print Creative Alliance members.
  • Printing Museum Partner — The Museum on Wheels program brings its educational programs to schools; also involved in Boy Scout Merit Badge Days and Book Arts Patch Days for Girls.
  • RAISE Foundation Funder — Provides an annual grant of $25,000 for the Museum on Wheels program, $2,500 for Boy Scout Merit Badge Days, and $1,500 annually for Book Arts Patch Days for Girls.
  • Red Rocks Community College Partner — Co-hosted the 6th Colorado Executive Luncheon.
  • Red Rocks Community College Partner — Hosted the Colorado Executive Luncheon and provided tours of its print and graphics programs.
  • SkillsUSA Partner — Provides grants to students for SkillsUSA State and National Competitions.
  • VMA Network — Frank Parks served on the VMA Executive Board from 2002 to 2023 and as Chairman from 2015 to 2018, indicating organizational membership and leadership.
  • Visual Media Alliance Partner — Merged with to form Print Creative Alliance
  • Warren Tech Partner — Co-hosted the 6th Colorado Executive Luncheon.
  • Warren Tech Partner — Hosted the Colorado Executive Luncheon, provided tours of its print and graphics programs, and had culinary students prepare and serve lunch.