American Waterways Operators Inc

Organization Overview

American Waterways Operators Inc is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Waterways Operators Inc employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Waterways Operators Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, American Waterways Operators Inc generated $7.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, American Waterways Operators Inc has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $1,209,993. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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NATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION OF THE TUGBOAT, TOWBOAT AND BARGE INDUSTRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ADVOCACYAWO SERVES AS THE LEADING NATIONAL ADVOCATE FOR THE TUGBOAT, TOWBOAT AND BARGE INDUSTRY WITH THE U.S. CONGRESS, ADMINISTRATION, FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND STATE GOVERNMENTS. AWO PROMOTES THE INDUSTRY'S VALUE TO THE NATION AS A DRIVER OF THE U.S. ECONOMY THAT PROVIDES FAMILY-WAGE JOBS AND MOVES THE NATION'S FREIGHT SAFELY WHILE REDUCING AIR AND WATER POLLUTION, RELIEVING TRAFFIC CONGESTION, AND PROTECTING HOMELAND SECURITY. AWO STAFF AND MEMBERS ADVOCATE FOR SOUND LEGISLATION, REGULATION AND PUBLIC POLICY THAT ENABLES THE INDUSTRY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE JOBS AND MOVE THE NATION'S COMMERCE SAFELY, SUSTAINABLY AND EFFICIENTLY.


MEMBERSHIP MEETINGSAWO CONDUCTS MEETINGS AT THE NATIONAL AND REGIONAL LEVELS TO EDUCATE MEMBERS ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES FACING THE TUGBOAT, TOWBOAT, AND BARGE INDUSTRY AND PROMOTES SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. IN 2021, AWO HELD ONE VIRTUAL AND ONE IN-PERSON BOARD MEETING/NATIONAL CONVENTION, THREE VIRTUAL REGIONAL MEETINGS AND ONE IN-PERSON SAFETY MEETING. ATTENDANCE AT THESE EVENTS RANGED FROM 55-150 MEMBERS. AWO ALSO HELD A SERIES OF SMALLER VIRTUAL REGIONAL ROUNDTABLE GATHERINGS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.


SPECIAL PROJECTSAWO ENGAGES IN SPECIAL PROJECTS IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION AS THE INDUSTRY'S ADVOCATE, RESOURCE, AND UNITED VOICE. IN 2021, SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDED COMMISSIONING A STUDY OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE TUGBOAT, TOWBOAT AND BARGE INDUSTRY AND ENGAGING IN LITIGATION AND STATE-LEVEL ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THAT REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE INDUSTRY ARE PRACTICAL AND EFFECTIVE.


SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITYAWO SUPPORTS MEMBERS IN BUILDING THE COMPETENCIES, BEST PRACTICES AND CAPACITY TO OPERATE AT THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SAFETY, SUSTAINABILITY, EFFICIENCY AND INNOVATION. TO THAT END, AWO SETS SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS; PROVIDE FORUMS FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS; CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES MARINE SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS; DEVELOPS SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY TOOLS AND RESOURCES; SUPPORTS COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY AND SECURITY REGULATIONS; AND ENGAGES AND ADVOCATES THROUGH SAFETY PARTNERSHIPS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Pwc
Industry Study
$198,500
K & L Gates
Legal
$185,224
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$7,010,766
Investment income $160,942
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$568
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,173,829

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Waterways Operators Inc has awarded $139,800 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMERICAN MARITIME PARTNERSHIP

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$100,000

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS INSTITUTE

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$15,000

COALITION TO PROTECT THE MISSOURI RIVER

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Clinton, MO

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$12,000

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$7,500

PACIFIC MERCHANT SHIPPING ASSOCIATION

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Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$5,300
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