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Western Dredging Association

EIN 27-2154191 • 501(c)6 • Galveston, TX

Profile

The Western Dredging Association WEDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safe sustainable dredging practices that support economic development and environmental stewardship. WEDA advances engineering and facilitates communication among industry professionals government agencies consultants and stakeholders in the dredging community providing networking and educational opportunities. WEDAs primary exempt purpose is to develop and advance scientific and technical information regarding dredging including related areas of navigation marine engineering and construction. Program Service Accomplishments for 2024: 1. WEDA organized its annual Gulf Coast Conference in Destin Florida bringing together professionals researchers and stakeholders to exchange ideas and advance dredging practices. The event featured technical sessions panel discussions and networking opportunities fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the industry.

6800 Harborside DrGalveston, TX 77554

westerndredging.org/index.php/regionalchapters/gulf-chapter

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

96th percentile

53%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2022

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

Down

$115,463

Down $33,225 (-22%) from 2022

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$115,463

Down $33,225 (-22%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue50th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Down

$15,072

Down $81,180 (-84%) from 2022

Expenses

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $148,688Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $148,6882022Assets 2024: $115,463Net Assets 2024: $115,4632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$115,463
Liabilities-
Net Assets$115,463
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2022: $96,252Expenses 2022: $45,089Net Income 2022: $51,1632022Revenue 2024: $15,0722024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$15,072
Expenses-
Net Income-
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$115,463
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$115,463
Revenue
$15,072
Expenses
-
Net income
-
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$1.15$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.00$1.49$0.96$0.45$0.51
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$122,915
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the exchange of scientific and technical knowledge in fields related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering, and construction by sponsoring Regional technical conferences.

The Western Dredging Association WEDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safe sustainable dredging practices that support economic development and environmental stewardship. WEDA advances engineering and facilitates communication among industry professionals government agencies consultants and stakeholders in the dredging community providing networking and educational opportunities. WEDAs primary exempt purpose is to develop and advance scientific and technical information regarding dredging including related areas of navigation marine engineering and construction. Program Service Accomplishments for 2024: 1. WEDA organized its annual Gulf Coast Conference in Destin Florida bringing together professionals researchers and stakeholders to exchange ideas and advance dredging practices. The event featured technical sessions panel discussions and networking opportunities fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the industry.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
WEDAs regional chapters such as the Gulf Coast Chapter host annual meetings that offer technical presentations panel discussions networking opportunities and an exhibition hall showcasing the latest in dredging technology and services. The Gulf Coast Chapters 2024 meeting drew over 200 registered participants including students from relevant college programs and benefited hundreds more unattended professionals and students. These meetings aim to enhance industry knowledge support workforce development and encourage innovation in dredging practices. In addition facilitate localized knowledge sharing and address specific regional challenges promoting best practices and collaboration within the dredging community.$0$107,843
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sarah DearingTreasurerPT$0--
Charlie JohnsonPresidentPT$0--
Ashley KleinschrodtProgram DirectorPT$0--
Wendell MearsSecretaryPT$0--
Mary Beth SullivanProgram DirectorPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Conference and Board Meeting$122,915$122,915$25,325$97,590
Total Events$122,915$122,915$107,843$15,072
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Western Dredging Association
EIN
27-2154191
In Care Of
% Sarah Dearing
Address
6800 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77554

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Dearing
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-03-11
Discuss with paid preparer
No
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 20

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