Northwest Pulp & Paper Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Northwest Pulp & Paper Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Tumwater, Washington, registered in 1958, with $843,926 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
300 Deschutes Way Sw Ste 201, Tumwater, WA, 98501 EIN 91-0660171 Since 1958
Revenue (FY2025)
$844K
▼ 6.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$794K
Net assets
$649K
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 Northwest Pulp & Paper 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 rating10 mo reserves · +6% 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 Northwest Pulp & Paper Association: 10 mo reserves · +6% 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 Northwest Pulp & Paper 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 Northwest Pulp & Paper Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 300 Deschutes Way Sw Ste 201, Tumwater, WA, 98501
- City
- Tumwater
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $716K (FY2013) to $844K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $662Net assets $649K
Operating margin
5.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$650K
Total liabilities
$662
Net assets
$649K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $843,926▼6.6% | $794,316▼0.8% | $648,967▲1.6% | $649,629▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $903,310▼6.0% | $800,477▼13.6% | $639,044▲19.2% | $657,056▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $961,246▲19.7% | $926,917▲23.2% | $536,211▲6.8% | $572,372▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $802,837▼14.3% | $752,459▼13.1% | $501,882▲13.3% | $502,389▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $936,551▼8.2% | $865,638▼12.8% | $443,022▲19.1% | $452,084▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,020,420▲30.5% | $992,713▲14.5% | $372,109▲8.0% | $381,291▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $782,181▼3.2% | $867,100▲9.8% | $344,402▼19.8% | $344,991▼19.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $808,426▼6.0% | $789,652▲3.3% | $429,321▲4.6% | $429,881▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $860,366▲7.3% | $764,202▼1.5% | $410,547▲31.4% | $411,100▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $801,483▲5.9% | $775,884▲8.0% | $312,393▲8.9% | $312,946▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $756,988▲5.8% | $718,577▲11.8% | $286,794▲15.5% | $287,262▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $715,794 | $642,956▲8.8% | $248,383▲41.5% | $248,811▲41.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $590,721 | $175,545 | $175,805 | 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 Northwest Pulp & Paper Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Northwest Pulp & Paper Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-0660171, based in Tumwater, Washington.
- What is Northwest Pulp & Paper Association's EIN?
- Northwest Pulp & Paper Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-0660171.
- How much revenue does Northwest Pulp & Paper Association report?
- Northwest Pulp & Paper Association reported $843,926 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Northwest Pulp & Paper Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Northwest Pulp & Paper Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Northwest Pulp & Paper Association (EIN 91-0660171) 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.