Is WestEd a nonprofit or for-profit organization?
WestEd is a nonprofit, public research and development agency and is tax exempt under Section 115(a) (1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Because of this status, our work meets the giving guidelines of philanthropic organizations. We are a Joint Powers Agency, authorized by a California Joint Powers Agreement and governed by public entities in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah, with Board members representing agencies from these states and nationally.
WestEd is a nonprofit, public research and development agency and is tax exempt under Section 115(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Because of this status, our work meets the giving guidelines of philanthropic organizations. We are a Joint Powers Agency, authorized by a California Joint Powers Agreement and governed by public entities in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah, with Board members representing agencies from these states and nationally.
