Western Pallet Association
To bring together the people of the Western pallet industry to share knowledge that shapes individual decisions, creates innovative ideas, discusses industry issues, and promotes the wooden pallet industry - a sustainable resource.
Western Pallet Association at a glance
- Total assets
- $198,919
- +9.0% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $649,610
- +14.7% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $627,234
- +0.2% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Western Pallet Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
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
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $66K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pallet Foundation Alexandria, VA | Research, education, safety | $65,620 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $198,919 | $649,610 | $627,234 | — | — |
| 2025 | $182,478 | $566,350 | $625,687 | $65,620 | 1 |
| 2024 | $204,270 | $563,482 | $626,202 | $40,405 | 1 |
| 2023 | $262,568 | $497,167 | $477,800 | — | — |
| 2022 | $243,851 | $365,556 | $336,686 | — | — |
| 2021 | $216,406 | $254,396 | $255,132 | — | — |
About Western Pallet Association
Based on IRS filings
Western Pallet Association is a public charity, based in Carlsbad, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $199K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Pallet Association is led by Glenn Meeks, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Glenn Meeks
Executive Director
Board Member → Executive Vice President, 2023
Executive Vice President → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$30K (2024) → $164K (2026)
Justin Hegstad
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyrone Konecny
Director
Vice President → President, 2025
President → Director, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Kelly
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Loden
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Ander
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly DeLacy
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Rist
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jobhan Randwaha
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie DeRoush
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Magali Melchor
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moses Macias
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Moran
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Kearney
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nic Wilson
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2025
Treasurer → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad McConnell
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: George Eroza (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Jessica Torres (2022–2025) — Director · Filing note: Thru dec 2024
- Former: Sean Maxwell (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Carly Taylor (2021–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru jan 2024
- Former: Edgar Montes (2021–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru jan 2024
- Former: Greg Wine (2021–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru jan 2024
- Former: Steve Mazza (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Bruce Kennedy (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Vannessa Doto (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: David Sweitzer (2021–2022) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Jay Van Loon (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ralph Rupert (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Vannessa Vasquez-Doto (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Greenwood (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Gutierrez (2021) — President
- Former: Sukhi Brar (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tod Kintz (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $164K, to Glenn Meeks (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Western Pallet Association
How large is Western Pallet Association?
Western Pallet Association reported $199K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $650K.
Where does Western Pallet Association operate?
Western Pallet Association has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Western Pallet Association's EIN?
Western Pallet Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0196331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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