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WEST POINT SPOUSES CLUB

West Point, NY · EIN 237095198 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · westpointspousesclub.org
revenue
$101K
expenses
$123K
net assets
$164K
employees
0
volunteers
14
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

FOSTER AND DEVELOPE A SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY AT UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT

profile · synthesized from sources

The West Point Spouses Club is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that supports the West Point and broader military community through scholarships and grants. It provides educational funding for dependents and members of the West Point community while awarding grants to local nonprofits, schools, and churches. The organization raises funds through events like its annual Casino Night and operates under a 501(c)(3) structure.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $20K
    SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS
  2. #2 $14K
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Dependent Continuing Education Scholarship
Scholarship for legal dependents over 18 of WPSC members pursuing further education
High School Senior Scholarship
Academic scholarship for high school seniors who are dependents or members of the West Point Spouses Club
Member Continuing Education Scholarship
Scholarship for WPSC members pursuing post-secondary education or professional programs
WPSC Grants Program
Annual grants awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and churches for specific program needs
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
    • Funds community and educational initiatives through grantmaking
      Issues grants to support community-based educational and operational needs, such as funding the purchase of classroom technology (e.g., six Nook Colors for Holy Angels School). Grant recipients are required to spend funds and submit reporting documentation by December 1st each year.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Manages order fulfillment and distribution for organizational activities
      Processes and ships orders via USPS within 2-3 business days of purchase and offers contactless pickup by appointment for those on post, supporting operational logistics for club initiatives.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Organizes annual Casino Night fundraiser to support community engagement
      Hosts an annual Casino Night event featuring casino-style games, silent auctions (both live and online), food, and live entertainment to raise funds and bring together local and military communities. The event includes collection of in-kind and monetary donations.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Provides educational scholarships to members of the West Point and military communities
      Offers academic scholarships to high school seniors and students pursuing continuing or postgraduate education, supporting tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board, and other educational expenses at accredited institutions. The program is funded through annual grants with applications accepted starting January 1 and disbursements issued in late May.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Supports social and ceremonial functions for West Point cadet spouses
      Provides social and welfare support to spouses of cadets at the United States Military Academy by fostering social relations, encouraging participation in Academy functions, and participating in formal events such as a wreath-laying ceremony at West Point Cemetery.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$101K
Contributions & grants$9K9%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K4%
Other revenue$88K
expenses
Total expenses$123K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$109K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$164K
Cash$164K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$164K
Liquid reserves16.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.9%
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • 501(c)3 organizations Partner — Eligible to receive grants if they serve populations aligned with WPSC's mission.
  • Holy Angels School Partner — Recipient of a grant from WPSC for classroom technology.
  • Let's Roam Partner — Partnered with the West Point Spouses Club for scavenger hunts at Casino Night.
  • Square Partner — Uses Square for secure checkout processing.
  • United States Military Academy Government — Primary institution with which the organization is affiliated, serving spouses of its cadets.
  • Wreaths Across America Partner — Collaborates with Wreaths Across America on wreath-laying events at West Point Cemetery.
  • churches Partner — Eligible to receive grants as organizations not required to have 501(c)3 status.
  • public schools Partner — Eligible to receive grants as organizations not required to have 501(c)3 status.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Education-Focused Empowerment
    methodology: education-through-scholarships-and-grants
    By providing educational scholarships and grants, the organization empowers individuals within the West Point and broader military communities to achieve personal and professional growth, because access to education strengthens long-term resilience and opportunity.
  • Member-Engaged Volunteering and Fundraising
    methodology: member-engaged_volunteering_and_fundraising
    By involving members in volunteering and fundraising activities, the organization strengthens community cohesion and ownership, which in turn drives sustained support for scholarships and local initiatives because engagement fosters responsibility and commitment.
  • Restricted Grantmaking for Targeted Impact
    methodology: restricted_grantmaking
    By funding specific, itemized requests rather than general operating expenses, the organization ensures resources are directed to high-impact, clearly defined needs, increasing accountability and measurable outcomes.