American Water Works Association
- Assets
- $47.2m
- Revenue
- $36.8m
- Investments
- $4.9m
- Employees
- 167
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 05/1969
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-5660277
Organization Overview
American Water Works Association is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (W03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Water Works Association employed 167 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Water Works Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, American Water Works Association generated $36.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.7m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, American Water Works Association has awarded 264 individual grants totaling $12,013,308. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE WATER, THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
MEMBER SECTION SERVICES: AWWA MEMBERSHIP GIVES ACCESS TO VALUABLE TOOLS, TECHNICAL RESOURCES, TRAINING AND PUBLICATIONS TO SHARPEN SKILLS AND ADVANCE CAREERS IN THE WATER SECTOR. AWWA MEMBERSHIP CONNECTS WATER PROFESSIONALS WITH A WHOLE COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE DEDICATED TO THE SAME IMPORTANT GOALS. AWWA MEMBERSHIP AUTOMATICALLY PROVIDES LOCAL SECTION MEMBERSHIP THAT EMPOWERS MEMBERS TO GET INVOLVED AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. THE ASSOCIATION HAD 48,756 MEMBERS AT DECEMBER 31, 2021.
PUBLICATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: AWWA PUBLISHES AND DELIVERS VARIOUS SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS THROUGH MULTIPLE PLATFORMS INCLUDING PERIODICALS, BOOKS, HANDBOOKS AND MANUALS OF PRACTICE FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC AND WATER INDUSTRY. FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS AWWA HAS DEVELOPED VOLUNTARY STANDARDS OF MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND PRACTICES USED IN WATER TREATMENT SUPPLY. THESE STANDARDS ARE USED BY THOUSANDS OF MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND FACILITIES WORLDWIDE TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICE.
CONFERENCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: AWWA OFFERS EDUCATION TO WATER PROFESSIONALS THROUGH: IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CONFERENCES WHERE WATER SECTOR PROFESSIONALS CAN COME TOGETHER AND LEARN, CONNECT AND BE INSPIRED TO SOLVE TODAY'S GLOBAL WATER CHALLENGES; IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SEMINARS ON TRENDING WATER TOPICS DELIVERED BY EXPERTS IN THE FIELD; SELF-PACED AND INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE OPERATOR COURSES COVERING ALL PHASES OF WATER TREATMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS COURSES; AND SAFETY, OPERATOR AND CONSUMER EDUCATION FOCUSED ON-DEMAND VIDEOS. IN 2021, FIVE IN-PERSON AND SIX VIRTUAL CONFERENCES, AND FIVE SEMINARS WERE HELD SERVING APPROXIMATELY 7,400 ATTENDEES. FIFTY-NINE DISTANCE LEARNING WEBINARS WERE PRODUCED SERVING APPROXIMATELY 12,800 INDIVIDUALS AND GROUP REGISTRANTS. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 8,000 REGISTRATIONS FOR 104 E-LEARNING COURSES DELIVERED.
ADVOCACY AWWA DELIVERS THE WATER SECTOR'S KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE TO INFORM NATIONAL DECISION MAKERS, AND TO STATE CAPITALS THROUGH AWWA'S AFFILIATED SECTIONS. AWWA EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON THE PROBLEMS OF WATER SUPPLY AND PROMOTES A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION BETWEEN CONSUMERS AND SUPPLIERS IN SOLVING THESE PROBLEMS. INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION PROJECTS, MEDIA RELATIONS, INQUIRES, AND THE NATIONAL DRINKING WATER WEEK CAMPAIGN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Lafrance Secretary/chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $362,849 |
Paula Macilwaine Deputy Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $259,136 |
George Tracy Mehan Executive Director, Government Affairs | Officer | 40 | $241,569 |
Susan Franceschi Chief Membership Officer | Officer | 40 | $194,869 |
Bob Lay Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $185,957 |
Steve Via Director - Federal Relations | 40 | $152,097 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Personify Inc Software Maintenance | 12/30/21 | $315,715 |
John Wiley & Sons Inc Publishing | 12/30/21 | $991,150 |
On24 Inc Software Platform | 12/30/21 | $171,729 |
Ups Shipping | 12/30/21 | $189,537 |
Bridgeport National Bindery Inc Printing | 12/30/21 | $186,525 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,803,729 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,099,837 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,903,566 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,205,087 |
| Investment income | $410,681 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,121,520 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $272,632 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,855,144 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $36,832,448 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,867,802 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $190,330 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $355,693 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,453,251 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $490,526 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,655,163 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $977,985 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,521,948 |
| Payroll taxes | $856,356 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $211,499 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $79,668 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $54,770 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $67,980 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,946,727 |
| Advertising and promotion | $493,277 |
| Office expenses | $1,359,933 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,248,321 |
| Travel | $167,538 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $792,134 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $770,846 |
| Insurance | $252,369 |
| All other expenses | $175,640 |
| Total functional expenses | $27,733,903 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $832,922 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,366,139 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $879,283 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $881,395 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $450,735 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $218,677 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $848,388 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,968,782 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $27,335,141 |
| Investments—other securities | $4,880,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $582,888 |
| Total assets | $47,244,350 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,494,871 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $10,836,306 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $2,000,000 |
| Other liabilities | $582,888 |
| Total liabilities | $19,914,065 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,033,261 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,297,024 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $47,244,350 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Water Works Association has awarded $1,849,528 in support to 37 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Rancho Cucamonga, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $251,231 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $122,152 |
St Cloud, FL PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $109,334 |
Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $98,866 |
St Charles, IL PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $79,054 |
Worthington, OH PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $76,174 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Water Works Association has recieved totaling $10,121.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation For The Carolinas Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $121 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,998,928 |
| Earnings | $133,143 |
| Net Contributions | $55,998 |
| Other Expense | $5,443 |
| Grants | $54,893 |
| Ending Balance | $2,127,733 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Rural Water Association Duncan, OK | $71,914,464 | $57,280,479 |
Maricopa Association Of Governments Phoenix, AZ | $34,307,685 | $29,825,211 |
American Water Works Association Denver, CO | $47,244,350 | $36,832,448 |
Mountain West Credit Union Association Denver, CO | $19,431,586 | $5,605,169 |
Nebraska Bankers Association Inc Lincoln, NE | $5,275,821 | $4,826,701 |
Heartland Credit Union Association Overland Park, KS | $10,336,481 | $4,005,798 |
Kansas Rural Water Association Seneca, KS | $9,482,087 | $3,142,170 |
Rural Water Association Of Utah Alpine, UT | $1,806,143 | $3,088,618 |
Nebraska Association Of County Officials Lincoln, NE | $12,458,539 | $2,857,892 |
New Mexico Rural Electrification Cooperative Association Inc Santa Fe, NM | $642,696 | $1,814,637 |
Brotherhood Of Railroad Signalmen Omaha, NE | $1,016,898 | $1,119,271 |
Federation Of Chiropractic Licensing Board Greeley, CO | $2,841,286 | $1,327,561 |