Apa-the Engineered Wood Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Apa-the Engineered Wood Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Tacoma, Washington, registered in 1938, with $16,371,694 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7011 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA, 98466 EIN 91-0202372 Since 1938
Revenue (FY2023)
$16.4M
▲ 10.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$15.9M
Net assets
$18.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Apa-the Engineered Wood Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Apa-the Engineered Wood Association: 14 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Apa-the Engineered Wood Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Apa-the Engineered Wood Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7011 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA, 98466
- City
- Tacoma
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $12.5M (FY2013) to $16.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.7MNet assets $18.9M
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20.6M
Total liabilities
$1.7M
Net assets
$18.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,371,694▲10.7% | $15,898,782▲9.9% | $18,930,703▲2.6% | $20,636,901▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $14,789,502 | $14,463,615▲17.8% | $18,457,792▲1.8% | $20,729,443▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $14,789,025▲3.0% | $12,274,073▲8.3% | $18,131,905▲16.1% | $20,196,458▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $14,362,140▼4.5% | $11,330,447▼17.8% | $15,616,953▲23.6% | $18,810,414▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $15,033,575▼1.1% | $13,775,664▲2.6% | $12,634,886▲11.1% | $18,283,688▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $15,203,885▼6.7% | $13,423,915▲2.4% | $11,376,975▲18.5% | $16,489,148▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $16,303,015▲14.0% | $13,111,898▲3.4% | $9,597,005▲49.8% | $13,507,418▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $14,303,041▲3.3% | $12,678,667▼4.4% | $6,405,888▲34.0% | $10,362,897▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $13,851,324▲7.9% | $13,261,909▲8.8% | $4,781,514▲14.1% | $9,940,127▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $12,839,099▲3.0% | $12,190,914▲77.3% | $4,192,099▲18.3% | $8,740,772▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $12,462,773 | $6,875,488▼28.5% | $3,543,914▲273% | $8,553,405▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $9,620,444▼23.3% | -$2,043,371▲37.6% | $6,910,543▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $12,542,393▲21.0% | -$3,275,018▼427% | $6,199,169▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $10,362,116 | -$620,948 | $5,996,808 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Apa-the Engineered Wood Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Apa-the Engineered Wood Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-0202372, based in Tacoma, Washington.
- What is Apa-the Engineered Wood Association's EIN?
- Apa-the Engineered Wood Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-0202372.
- How much revenue does Apa-the Engineered Wood Association report?
- Apa-the Engineered Wood Association reported $16,371,694 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Apa-the Engineered Wood Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Apa-the Engineered Wood Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Apa-the Engineered Wood Association (EIN 91-0202372) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.