East Lowndes Water Association Inc is located in Columbus, MS. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (W80) the organization is classified as: Public Utilities, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2024, East Lowndes Water Association Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. East Lowndes Water Association Inc is a 501(c)(12) and as such, is described as a "Benevolent Life Insurance Association, Mutual Ditch or Irrigation Company, Mutual or Cooperative Telephone Company" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, East Lowndes Water Association Inc generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WATER DISTRIBUTION TO MEMBERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER TO LOWNDES COUNTY RESIDENTS ALONG EAST LOWNDES WATER ASSOCIATION'S DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (APPROXIMATELY 5,000 HOUSEHOLDS SERVED). CERTIFICATED AREA ALSO REACHES PARTS OF WESTERN ALABAMA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dale Parra President | Officer | 1 | $4,050 |
Greg Wheat Vice-Preside | Officer | 1 | $3,300 |
Tim Beckett Secretary/tr | Officer | 1 | $3,650 |
Tom Younger Director | Trustee | 1 | $3,300 |
John Partridge Director | Trustee | 1 | $3,300 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $423,060 |
| 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 | $423,060 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,500,794 |
| Investment income | $164,047 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $47,882 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,424,675 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,773 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,773 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $949,988 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $52,348 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $79,890 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $173,897 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $881,247 |
| Insurance | $151,599 |
| All other expenses | $310,631 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,635,801 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $757 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,557,492 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $470,069 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $460,778 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,549 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,934,163 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $19,427,808 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,358 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $3,242,276 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $571,903 |
| Total liabilities | $3,837,537 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $102,001 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $1,049,103 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $14,439,167 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $19,427,808 |