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WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL
YUMA, AZ · EIN 942865220 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.westop.org
revenue
$617K
expenses
$679K
net assets
$384K
employees
0
volunteers
25
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

TO CREATE AND DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE ABLE TO ADVOCATE AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNDERSERVED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Western Association of Educational (WESTOP) is a nonprofit organization focused on promoting educational equity for economically and educationally disadvantaged individuals, including those with disabilities. It serves educational opportunity personnel across various states and regions, providing resources and support for TRIO Programs and similar initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $77K
    CHAPTER ACTIVITIES: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS. FROM 72-100 IN ATTENDANCE PER ACTIVITY. HELD WITHIN SIX REGIONS. PROVIDES ADDITIONAL TRAINING TO MEMBERS.
  2. #2 $21K
    CHAPTER ACTIVITIES: STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, SUMMER JAM, TRIO DAY ACTIVITIES. FROM 12-160 IN ATTENDANCE PER EVENT WITHIN SIX REGIONS. PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

C.A.M.P.
Provides support for students from migrant and seasonal farmworker backgrounds to pursue higher education.
Gear Up
Focuses on preparing students for post-secondary education through mentoring and academic support.
TRIO Programs
Supports educational access and success for low-income individuals through various initiatives aimed at enhancing educational opportunities.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Child Sponsorship Program 12 activities
    • Operates regional chapters to expand educational access
      Manages regional chapters, including the CenCal Chapter established in 2003, connecting 22 colleges and universities in California's Central Valley and Central Coast to promote educational opportunity and access.
    • Operates regional chapters to expand educational access
      Established the CenCal Chapter in 2003 and connects 22 colleges and universities in California's Central Valley and Central Coast to expand educational opportunity and access; operates a regional network of educational equity personnel in Northern California.
    • Operating regional networks for educational equity
      Operates regional networks of educational equity personnel, including one in Northern California and the CenCal Chapter serving California's Central Valley and Central Coast, connecting 22 colleges and universities to expand educational opportunity and access.
    • Operating regional networks for educational equity
      Operates regional networks of educational equity personnel, including in Northern California and connecting 22 colleges and universities in California's Central Valley and Central Coast, to expand educational opportunity and access.
    • Operating regional networks for educational equity
      Operates regional networks of educational equity personnel, including in Northern California and connecting 22 colleges and universities in California's Central Valley and Central Coast to expand educational opportunity and access.
    • Operating regional networks for educational equity
      Operates a regional network of educational equity personnel in Northern California and connects 22 colleges and universities in California's Central Valley and Central Coast to expand educational opportunity and access.
    • Serving educational opportunity professionals
      Serves TRiO professionals within Oceania and other educational opportunity personnel, maintaining a membership of over 700 professional staff and students who support educational equity programs.
    • Serving educational opportunity professionals
      Serves TRiO professionals within Oceania and generally serves Educational Opportunity Personnel, maintaining a membership of over 700 professional staff and students who support educational equity programs.
    • Serving educational opportunity professionals
      Serves TRiO professionals within Oceania and maintains a membership of over 700 professional staff and students who support educational equity programs such as TRIO Programs, Gear Up, and C.A.M.P.
    • Supporting educational opportunity professionals
      Serves TRiO professionals within Oceania and other educational opportunity personnel, maintaining a membership of over 700 professional staff and students who support educational equity programs.
    • Supports educational equity professionals and students
      Maintains a network of over 700 professional staff and students, serving TRiO professionals, Educational Opportunity Personnel, and supporting programs such as TRIO, Gear Up, and C.A.M.P. across regions including Arizona and Oceania.
    • Supports professional membership in educational equity programs
      Maintains a membership of over 700 professional staff and students who support educational equity programs such as TRIO, Gear Up, and C.A.M.P.; serves TRiO professionals within Oceania and educational opportunity personnel through chapter meetings and network engagement.
  • Student Leadership & Model UN Conferences 5 activities
    • Hosting student leadership conferences
      Hosts an annual student leadership conference for students in Arizona, specifically the AZ WESTOP Student Leadership Conference.
    • Hosting student leadership conferences
      Hosts annual student leadership conferences for students, including the AZ WESTOP Student Leadership Conference for students in Arizona.
    • Hosting student leadership conferences
      Hosts annual student leadership conferences, including the AZ WESTOP Student Leadership Conference, for students in Arizona and other regions.
    • Hosts annual student leadership conference
      Organizes the AZ WESTOP Student Leadership Conference and hosts an annual student leadership conference for students in Arizona, providing leadership development opportunities for students in the region.
    • Hosts annual student leadership conference
      Organizes an annual student leadership conference for students in Arizona, including the AZ WESTOP Student Leadership Conference, fostering leadership development and educational equity.
  • Occupational Licensing & Tax Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocacy for educational equity
      Conducts advocacy during the annual Policy Seminar by meeting with members of Congress to represent students and institutions in the region.
    • Advocating for educational equity
      Conducts advocacy during the annual Policy Seminar by meeting with members of Congress to represent students and institutions in the region.
    • Conducts federal advocacy for educational equity
      Engages in advocacy during the annual Policy Seminar by meeting with members of Congress to represent students and institutions in the region.
    • Conducts federal advocacy for educational equity
      Engages in advocacy through the annual Policy Seminar, during which representatives meet with members of Congress to advance the interests of students and educational institutions in the region.
  • Member Discounted Event Access 4 activities
    • Provides institutional membership benefits
      Offers reduced rates for regional and chapter events to institutional members, supporting broader participation in professional development and network activities.
    • Providing institutional member benefits
      Provides reduced rates for regional and chapter events to institutional members.
    • Providing member benefits
      Provides reduced rates for regional and chapter events to institutional members.
    • Providing membership benefits
      Provides reduced rates for regional and chapter events to institutional members.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 3 activities
    • Facilitates chapter meetings for member engagement
      Organizes regular chapter meetings, with scheduled events in November 2025, January 2026, and March 2026, to support regional collaboration and professional development.
    • Holding chapter meetings
      Holds chapter meetings, with specific dates planned for November 2025, January 2026, and March 2026.
    • Organizing chapter meetings
      Holds chapter meetings, with specific dates scheduled for November 2025, January 2026, and March 2026.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$617K
Contributions & grants$146K24%
Program service revenue$472K76%
Investment income$190%
Other revenue$-39
expenses
Total expenses$679K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$14K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$386K
Cash$385K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$384K
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 6
  • ANGELICA GEBHARDT — CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
  • ARMANDO BUSTOS — PRESIDENT-ELECT
  • DR KIMBERLY WILLIAMS — PAST-PRESIDENT
  • JESUS MALDONADO — PRESIDENT
  • LAURA SHEPHERD — PARLIAMENTARIAN
  • WENDY ADAMS — SECRETARY
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • CenCal Chapter Network — Regional chapter of WESTOP serving California's Central Valley and Central Coast.
  • Central Arizona College Partner — April Ortega, the chapter president, is affiliated with Central Arizona College.
  • Central Arizona College Partner — Host venue for the AZ WESTOP Student Leadership Conference.
  • Nevada State College Partner — Hosts contact person for the Nevada Chapter, indicating institutional affiliation
  • Northern California Chapter Network — Regional chapter supporting the purpose and objectives of WESTOP