Western & English Sales Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Western & English Sales Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Thornton, Colorado, registered in 1989, with $2,593,766 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
12000 Washington St Ste 290, Thornton, CO, 80241 EIN 84-6037249 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.6M
▲ 4.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.4M
Net assets
$1.9M
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 Western & English Sales 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 · +8% 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 Western & English Sales Association: 10 mo reserves · +8% 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 Western & English Sales 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 Western & English Sales Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.0M (FY2013) to $2.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8,146Net assets $1.9M
Operating margin
7.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$8,146
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,593,766▲4.5% | $2,394,661▲5.3% | $1,919,041▲12.6% | $1,927,187▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,481,065▲17.2% | $2,273,727▼7.4% | $1,703,955▲15.2% | $1,706,185▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,116,527▲21.8% | $2,454,274▲22.8% | $1,479,135▼19.4% | $1,483,649▼19.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,738,366▲61.9% | $1,999,354▲38.1% | $1,836,212▼12.4% | $1,839,029▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,073,504▼33.5% | $1,448,282▼16.9% | $2,097,200▼15.2% | $2,103,766▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,613,848▼4.8% | $1,742,303▼3.1% | $2,471,978▼4.9% | $2,476,390▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,695,409▼8.9% | $1,797,482▲3.2% | $2,600,433▼3.8% | $2,749,039▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,861,224▼5.8% | $1,742,504▼2.3% | $2,702,506▲4.6% | $2,786,908▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,975,055▼1.5% | $1,783,007▲3.6% | $2,583,786▲8.0% | $2,678,002▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,004,870▼1.0% | $1,720,653▼0.9% | $2,391,738▲13.5% | $2,488,928▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,025,129▲2.6% | $1,736,400▼4.1% | $2,107,521▲16.4% | $2,204,608▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,974,100 | $1,810,892 | $1,810,383 | $1,939,397 | 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 Western & English Sales Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Western & English Sales Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-6037249, based in Thornton, Colorado.
- What is Western & English Sales Association's EIN?
- Western & English Sales Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-6037249.
- How much revenue does Western & English Sales Association report?
- Western & English Sales Association reported $2,593,766 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Western & English Sales Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Western & English Sales Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Western & English Sales Association (EIN 84-6037249) 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.