California Groundwater Association is located in Westerville, OH. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. California Groundwater Association 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 12/2023, California Groundwater Association generated $147.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $129.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.4%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CARING FOR CALIFORNIA'S GROUNDWATER RESOURCES GIVING HIGH QUALITY SERVICE TO MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ACTING IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GROUNDWATER INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CALIFORNIA GROUNDWATER ASSOCIATION PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR ITS' MEMBERS: NEWSLETTER, MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS, SEMINARS, CONVENTION, LEGISLATION MONITORING, INSURANCE PROGRAMS, SPECIFICATION REVIEW, SCHOLARSHIPS, PUBLIC INFORMATION, AND MEMBERSHIP REFERRALS. IT SERVES MORE THAN 374 MEMBERS DIRECTLY AND ITS' ACTIVITIES PROVIDE INDUSTRY-WIDE BENEFITS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Guardino Director | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Cliff Fasnacht President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tylor Mcmillan Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Forret Jones Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Erik Lowe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Hofer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| 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 | $4,220 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,220 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $129,955 |
| Investment income | $194 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $147,541 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,034 |
| 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 | $1,363 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $161 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $192 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $52,709 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,166 |
| All other expenses | $5,919 |
| Total functional expenses | $129,553 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,748 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $140,162 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,785 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,535 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $181,230 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,383 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $43,425 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $58,808 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $44,854 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $77,568 |
| 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 | $181,230 |