Water Environment Federation
- Assets
- $39.8m
- Revenue
- $23.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 106
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Founding
- 03/1962
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 53-0225129
Organization Overview
Water Environment Federation is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1962. According to its NTEE Classification (C02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Water Environment Federation employed 106 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Water Environment Federation 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 08/2022, Water Environment Federation generated $23.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.2m during the year ending 08/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Water Environment Federation has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $848,212. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SINCE 1941, THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION (WEF) AND ITS MEMBERS HAVE PROTECTED PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. AS A GLOBAL WATER SECTOR LEADER, WEF'S MISSION IS TO: - CONNECT WATER PROFESSIONALS - ENRICH THE EXPERTISE OF WATER PROFESSIONALS - INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF THE IMPACT AND VALUE OF WATER - PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR WATER SECTOR INNOVATIONWEF SUPPORTS PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH ENHANCEMENT OF THE GLOBAL WATER ENVIRONMENT; DEVELOPS AND PROMOTES PRACTICES AND POLICIES WHICH ASSIST OUR MEMBERS' PUBLIC SERVICE, PROVIDING EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY PROTECTIVE WATER SERVICES; DELIVERS HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS; PROMOTES SCIENTIFICALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES AND REGULATION; EDUCATES MEMBERS, THE PUBLIC AND POLICY-MAKERS; PROMOTES AND ADVANCES THE WATER QUALITY PROFESSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
WEFTEC IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE GATHERING OF WATER QUALITY PROFESSIONALS AND THOUGHT LEADERS, FEATURING THE SECTOR'S LEADING TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM; AN EXTENSIVE EXHIBITION SHOWCASING THE FIELD'S MOST CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS; AND A VARIETY OF VALUABLE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. WEFTEC PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES, SERVICES AND PRODUCTS FOR THOSE LOOKING TO DESIGN, BUILD, MAINTAIN, OR UPGRADE WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS.
TECHNICAL PROGRAMS, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS - AS THE LEADING SOURCE OF WATER QUALITY EXPERTISE, WEF IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THE PROFESSIONAL AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WATER SECTOR THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS THAT FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL, SUSTAINABILITY, AND PUBLIC HEALTH TOPICS. WEF PROVIDES EDUCATION TO WATER PROFESSIONALS FROM OVER 70 COUNTRIES AT WEFTEC, AS WELL AS AT WEF'S SPECIALTY CONFERENCES. WEF'S EDUCATIONAL CONTENT INCLUDES ALL AREAS OF WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING UTILITY MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS, COLLECTION SYSTEMS, STORMWATER, WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT, AND BIOSOLIDS. WEF'S COMMITMENT TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS FOCUS ON SAFE, SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION, INNOVATION AND A CIRCULAR ECONOMY. IN RESPONSE TO THE 2020 PANDEMIC, WEF CONTINUES TO PROVIDE IN-DEPTH EDUCATION ON BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS TO WASTEWATER OPERATORS THROUGH VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORMS, AND PROVIDED A FREE UPDATE TO A MANUAL OF PRACTICE ON SAFETY AND SECURITY OF WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITIES.
PUBLICATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS - WEF PUBLISHES TECHNICAL AND EDUCATIONAL MAGAZINES, NEWSLETTERS, BOOKS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, FACT SHEETS, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS, AND TRAINING MATERIALS. WATER ENVIRONMENT & TECHNOLOGY (WE&T) IS THE PUBLICATION PROFESSIONALS READ TO LEARN ABOUT THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES, TRENDS, AND NEWS IN WATER QUALITY. MEMBERS RECEIVE IT MONTHLY AS A MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT. IN ADDITION, THE PUBLICATION IS SOLD ON A SUBSCRIPTION BASIS TO LIBRARIES AND OTHER WATER PROFESSIONALS. WEF PUBLISHES SEVERAL DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS: THE STORMWATER REPORT, WEFTEC NOW, AND WEF SMARTBRIEF. WEF ALSO PUBLISHES WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH, A PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH JOURNAL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WILEY. WEF PUBLISHES AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF PEER-REVIEWED MANUALS OF PRACTICE, TEXTBOOKS, AND SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS FOR CLASSROOM USE AS WELL AS A COMPREHENSIVE OPERATOR TRAINING SERIES TITLED WASTEWATER TREATMENT FUNDAMENTALS. THIS TRAINING SERIES INCLUDES MANUALS, TRAINER'S KITS, COMPANION ONLINE TRAINING, AND STUDY GUIDES. WEF CO-PUBLISHES STANDARD METHODS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER WITH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION AND THE AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION. WEF'S CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS, MAGAZINE FEATURES, TECHNICAL REPORTS, FACT SHEETS, BOOKS, AND TRAINING MATERIALS ARE PUBLISHED ON ACCESS WATER, WEF'S ONLINE LIBRARY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Walter Marlowe Secretary And Wef Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $358,748 |
Kathleen Waugh Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $216,549 |
Penny Young Chief Financial Officer(thru 06/22) | Officer | 37.5 | $192,426 |
Sacha Carey Sr. Director, Corporate Development | 37.5 | $163,770 | |
Lynn Thomson Sr. Director, Information Technology | 37.5 | $163,648 | |
Barry Liner Chief Technical Officer | 37.5 | $154,601 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Freeman Decorating And Av Rentals | 8/30/22 | $1,512,991 |
Brightkey Inc Membership | 8/30/22 | $318,066 |
Fonteva Llc Computer Services | 8/30/22 | $810,440 |
Thruue Inc Professional Services | 8/30/22 | $313,381 |
Savor Chicago At Mccormick Place Catering | 8/30/22 | $376,754 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,705,824 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,272,376 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,978,200 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,334,566 |
| Investment income | $647,963 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $148,786 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$16,291 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $461,865 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $23,632,520 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $169,685 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $79,868 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $31,146 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $853,090 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $360,070 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,924,778 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $503,201 |
| Other employee benefits | $918,618 |
| Payroll taxes | $630,055 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $150,327 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,003 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $47,397 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,158,277 |
| Advertising and promotion | $158,106 |
| Office expenses | $2,581,500 |
| Information technology | $1,641,898 |
| Royalties | $22,479 |
| Occupancy | $362,713 |
| Travel | $694,344 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,583,753 |
| Interest | $36,137 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $836,502 |
| Insurance | $392,063 |
| All other expenses | $170,105 |
| Total functional expenses | $26,240,078 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,875 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,465,863 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $222,007 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $723,690 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $166,872 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,978,525 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,298,987 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,069,230 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $254,277 |
| Other assets | $581,113 |
| Total assets | $39,764,439 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,618,719 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $16,104,769 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $662,647 |
| Total liabilities | $18,386,135 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,364,829 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,475 |
| 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 | $39,764,439 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Water Environment Federation has awarded $131,962 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Gettysburg, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,270 |
Valparaiso, NE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $13,400 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
West Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,115 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,700 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Water Environment Federation has recieved totaling $206.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $206 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Water Environment Federation Alexandria, VA | $39,764,439 | $23,632,520 |
Earth Day Network Inc Washington, DC | $1,412,741 | $3,828,196 |
Center For Watershed Protection Fulton, MD | $1,985,550 | $2,818,773 |
Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc Louisville, KY | $18,040,069 | $2,310,795 |
Bluegrass Regional Recycling Corporation Richmond, KY | $3,477,305 | $2,852,290 |
Association Of Clean Water Administrators Washington, DC | $1,901,416 | $1,069,409 |
Virginia Water Environment Association Inc Glen Allen, VA | $1,051,339 | $263,048 |
Global Environmental Management Initiative Inc Washington, DC | $118,637 | $185,000 |
Kytn Water Environment Association Louisville, KY | $313,229 | $39,299 |
Baltimore Maritime Exchange Inc Baltimore, MD | $527,416 | $355,604 |
Lifeline Group Inc Annandale, VA | $11,892 | $0 |
National Fish Habitat Fund Inc Washington, DC | $121,968 | $0 |