Western Association of Student
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Western Association of Student at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,127,998
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $236,579
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $6,461
- -54.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $152,394
- -63.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Western Association of Student funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Financial Aid Association Kapolei, HI | Support Association | $5,650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,127,998 | $236,579 | $152,394 | — | — | $6,461 |
| 2024 | $979,098 | $249,488 | $415,916 | $5,650 | 1 | $14,118 |
| 2023 | $959,294 | $242,544 | $306,477 | — | — | $17,349 |
| 2022 | $899,969 | $210,483 | $384,487 | — | — | $22,284 |
| 2021 | $1,257,239 | $107,439 | $158,539 | — | — | $29,419 |
| 2020 | $1,150,353 | $93,275 | $88,417 | — | — | $15,553 |
About Western Association of Student
Based on IRS filings
Western Association of Student is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Association of Student is led by Shellee Kilbride, Nv State President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shellee Kilbride
Nv State President
Vice President → Nv State President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bronwyn Garrison
President El
Ca State President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President El, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John Bender
President
President El → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kelley Christianson
Id State President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Caleb Williams
Az State President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Iris Cato
Ak State President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Karen Ash
Or State President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Melanie Ruiz
Wa State President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Rashinda Hutchinson
Ca State President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ashley Coleman
Past Treasurer
Treasurer → Past Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zoe Rae
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer El, 2024
Treasurer El → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Carlos Villarroel
Rep at Large
Or State President → Rep at Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
John Lazzari
Vice President
Nv State President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gecko McDowell
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Holly Johnson
Rep at Large
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Leonard Walker Jr.
Rep at Large
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Sherrie Padilla
Pacfaa
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (36)
- Former: Amanda Cornelius (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Christina Tangalakis (2020–2023) — Ca State President
- Former: Martika Hubbard (2020–2023) — Ak State President
- Former: Lynette Splinter (2021–2023) — Wa State President
- Former: Nicole McMillin (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Mayra Moore (2022–2023) — Rep at Large
- Former: Chris Campbell (2023) — Rep at Large
- Former: Claudia Rodriguez (2023) — Az State President
- Former: Jeff Anderson (2023) — Pacfaa
- Former: Lousia Diana (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Rosie Castaneda (2023) — Rep at Large
- Former: Laura Hughes (2020–2022) — Id State President
- Former: Sarah Everitt (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Annakate Williams (2021–2022) — Ak State President
- Former: Jenna Eastman (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Lois Deghetto (2021–2022) — Or State President
- Former: Edgar Martinez (2022) — Rep at Large
- Former: Kelly O'Brien (2022) — Az State President
- Former: Kim Thomas (2022) — Rep at Large
- Former: Kolby Santiago (2022) — Pacfaa
- Former: Shawn Domingo (2022) — Rep at Large
- Former: Anthony Morrone (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Greg Kerr (2020–2021) — Rep at Large
- Former: Eli Jennings (2021) — Pacfaa
- Former: Janelle Cook (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jesse Marquez (2021) — Ca State President
- Former: Jw Lazzari (2021) — Rep at Large
- Former: Anafe Robinson (2020) — Ca State President
- Former: Ashley Salisbury (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Daniel Reed (2020) — Rep at Large
- Former: Jodie Kuba (2020) — Pacfaa
- Former: Mindy Bergeron (2020) — Past Treasurer
- Former: Pat Peppin (2020) — Az State President
- Former: Renee Davis (2020) — Nv State President
- Former: Ryan West (2020) — Or State President
- Former: Scott Cline (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Western Association of Student
How large is Western Association of Student?
Western Association of Student reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $237K.
What is Western Association of Student?
Western Association of Student is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Western Association of Student operate?
Western Association of Student has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Western Association of Student's EIN?
Western Association of Student's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0009083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
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