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
In short: Western Pallet Association gave $66K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,620
- +62.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,620
- +62.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,620
- Total assets
- $182,478
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Western Pallet Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pallet Foundation ($66K).
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
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $182K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $66K.
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 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 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) → $156K (2025)
Tyrone Konecny
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Eroza
Director
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Maxwell
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Kelly
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad McConnell
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
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jobhan Randwaha
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie DeRoush
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Magali Melchor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moses Macias
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Hegstad
Vice President
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nic Wilson
Treasurer
Board Member → Director, 2024
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jessica Torres (2022–2025) — Director · Filing note: Thru dec 2024
- 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, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $156K, to Glenn Meeks (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Western Pallet Association
How much does Western Pallet Association give each year?
Western Pallet Association gave $66K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is Western Pallet Association?
Western Pallet Association reported $182K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $566K.
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 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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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