Western States Information Network Inc
WSIN operates the Western Regional Information Sharing System, one of six Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) in the U.S. WSIN serves more than 1,500 law enforcement agencies in the states of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.
Western States Information Network Inc at a glance
In short: Western States Information Network Inc gave $948K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $948K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $948,430
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $948,430
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $948,430
- Total assets
- $2,514,680
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Western States Information Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California DOJ ($948K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $948K (2024) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $948K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California DOJ Sacramento, CA | Staffing | $948,430 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,514,680 | $7,557,534 | $7,202,361 | $948,430 | 1 | $7,680 |
| 2023 | $2,185,486 | $6,308,041 | $6,281,673 | $1,098,650 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $2,389,978 | $5,788,397 | $5,761,147 | $1,649,654 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $1,494,214 | $5,640,805 | $5,765,297 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $762,216 | $5,493,656 | $5,572,388 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $783,358 | $5,426,337 | $5,486,039 | — | — | — |
About Western States Information Network Inc
Based on IRS filings
Western States Information Network Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $948K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western States Information Network Inc is led by Kent A Shaw, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 9 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kent A Shaw
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$181K (2019) → $226K (2024)
Ellen F Rosenblum
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R Batiste
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Skidmore
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E Cockrell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Bonta
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Lawrence
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Logan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne E Lopez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Wade
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Livingston
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janette Gunther-Allen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$32K (2019) → $201K (2024)
Richard Peters
CFO
CFO → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Richard Wiley
Secretary
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $147K (2024)
Colene M Domenech
Law Enforcement Co
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $134K (2024)
Glenn Gatbonton
It Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$133K (2023) → $151K (2024)
Kevin G Walruff
Law Enforcement Co
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $134K (2024)
Robert A Pennal
Law Enforcement Co
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$118K (2023) → $133K (2024)
James D Parker
Law Enforcement Co
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024)
Former officers (14)
- Former: Kenneth L Tano (2023) — Law Enforcement Co
- Former: Ken Thomas (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Terri Davie (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Holly T Shikada (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Gerald Clemons (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Rade Vanic (2021) — Director
- Former: Clare E Connors (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ron Ingels (2019–2020) — Chairman
- Former: Susan Ballard (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Takata (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Amanda Price (2019) — Director
- Former: Stephen Delgado (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Travis Hampton (2019) — Director
- Former: Xavier Becerra (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $226K, to Kent A Shaw (Executive Dir.). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Western States Information Network Inc
How much does Western States Information Network Inc give each year?
Western States Information Network Inc gave $948K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Western States Information Network Inc?
Western States Information Network Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.6M.
What is Western States Information Network Inc?
Western States Information Network Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Western States Information Network Inc operate?
Western States Information Network Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Western States Information Network Inc's EIN?
Western States Information Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1453421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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