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WESTERN STATES PROSPECTING ASSOCIATION INC
VAIL, AZ · EIN 208678672 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · wspa.invisionzone.com
revenue
$3K
expenses
$1K
net assets
$45K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

A SOCIAL CLUB TO TEACH PROSPECTING

profile · synthesized from sources

Western States Prospecting Association Inc (WSPA) is a membership-based club for recreational prospectors and metal detecting enthusiasts. The organization facilitates group outings, shares knowledge on gold prospecting and meteorite hunting, and maintains private claims in areas like Gold Basin, Arizona. Founded by individuals including John B. and Roger D., it operates as a community for hobbyists interested in mineral exploration and treasure hunting.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Claims Management
Club maintains and manages mining claims in areas like Gold Basin, AZ, and supports members in filing their own claims.
Group Prospecting Outings
Organized trips to club claims and other promising locations where members prospect for gold, meteorites, and artifacts together.
New Member Integration
Welcoming new members through introductions, mentorship, and inclusion in outings and forum discussions.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Member Networking & Communication Services 6 activities
    • Maintaining an online member forum
      Operates an online forum platform for member engagement, including sections for general discussion, new member introductions, nugget hunting, metal detecting, and meteorite hunting.
    • Maintaining an online member forum
      Operates an online forum platform for member engagement, including sections for general discussion, new member introductions, nugget hunting, metal detecting, and meteorite hunting.
    • Maintaining member forums
      Maintains various online forums for its 245 members, including general discussion, new member introductions, nugget hunting, metal detecting, and meteorite hunting, as well as a section for membership information and bylaws.
    • Maintaining online member forums
      Operates an online forum platform for member engagement, including sections for general discussion (229 posts), nugget and metal detecting (46 posts), meteorite hunting (13 posts), and claims management, with ongoing maintenance by members.
    • Maintains online forums for member engagement and specialized prospecting interests
      Hosts and maintains multiple online forums for member interaction, including general discussion (229 posts), new member introductions (56 posts), nugget hunting and metal detecting (46 posts), meteorite hunting (13 posts), and claims management.
    • Online Member Forums
      Maintains various online forums for members, including a general discussion forum, a forum for new member introductions, and specialized forums for nugget hunting, metal detecting for gold, and meteorite hunting.
  • Organized Member Prospecting Access 6 activities
    • Organizes member prospecting outings on club-associated property
      Facilitates gold prospecting activities by organizing member outings and granting access to club-associated land in Gold Basin, Arizona, for group use.
    • Organizing Gold Prospecting Outings
      Organizes and facilitates member-led prospecting outings, granting access to club-associated property in Gold Basin, Arizona, for group use to prospect for gold.
    • Organizing gold prospecting outings
      Organizes and facilitates member-led outings for gold prospecting, including granting access to club-associated property in Gold Basin, Arizona.
    • Organizing gold prospecting outings
      Organizes and facilitates prospecting outings for members to various locations, including Gold Basin and Sierra County, sometimes granting access to club-associated property for group use.
    • Organizing gold prospecting outings for members
      Organizes and facilitates prospecting outings for members to various locations, including Gold Basin and Sierra County, sometimes granting access to club-associated property for group use.
    • Organizing member prospecting outings
      Plans and conducts regular prospecting outings for members, including events at Gold Basin, Arizona, and Sierra County, with scheduled gatherings such as the annual December Gold Basin outing.
  • Membership Application & Onboarding 5 activities
    • Manages membership operations and onboarding
      Provides membership information, bylaws, rules, and application materials through dedicated forums and registration documents to support new and prospective members.
    • Managing club membership and onboarding
      Provides access to membership information, bylaws, rules, and application materials through dedicated forums and documentation; supports new member integration via introduction forums and registration support.
    • Membership Management and Information
      Provides membership information, bylaws, rules, and application documents for individuals interested in joining the club, and maintains a claims section for members.
    • Providing membership administration
      Provides information, bylaws, rules, and application documents for individuals interested in joining the club, and maintains a claims section for members.
    • Providing membership information and managing claims
      Provides membership information, bylaws, rules, and application documents to individuals interested in joining the club, and maintains a claims section for members.
  • Memorial and Honorific Community Projects 4 activities
    • Commemorative Events
      Organized a memorial event at Gold Basin, Arizona, to honor the life of founder John B., including the placement of a commemorative plaque.
    • Honoring founders
      Organized a memorial event to honor the life of founder John B., including the placement of a commemorative plaque.
    • Hosting commemorative events
      Organized a memorial event at Gold Basin, Arizona to honor the founder, John B., including the placement of a commemorative plaque.
    • Hosts memorial events honoring club members
      Organized a memorial event at Gold Basin, Arizona to honor the life of founder John B., including the placement of a commemorative plaque.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Charitable Donations
      Distributed $2,088 in donations to three charities: Fisher House Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, and Homes for Our Troops.
    • Distributes charitable donations to veteran-focused organizations
      Allocated $2,088 in donations to three charities supporting veterans: Fisher House Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, and Homes for Our Troops.
    • Distributing charitable donations
      Distributes donations to other charities, such as the $2,088 distributed to Fisher House Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, and Homes for Our Troops.
    • Distributing charitable donations
      Allocated $2,088 in donations to three veteran-focused charities: Fisher House Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, and Homes for Our Troops.
    • Distributing charitable donations
      Distributes donations to other charities, such as the $2,088 distributed to Fisher House Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, and Homes for Our Troops.
    • Managing mining claims for members
      Maintains and updates a claims section for its members.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$1K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$45K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$45K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +112.5%
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Fisher House Foundation Inc. Partner — Recipient of a donation from WSPA.
  • Gary Sinise Foundation Partner — Recipient of a donation from WSPA.
  • Homes for Our Troops Partner — Recipient of a donation from WSPA.