National Association of Water Companies
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
NAWC IS THE TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRIVATE WATER INDUSTRY THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL SUPPORT TO ITS MEMBERS, AND TO THOSE THAT WORK WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.
- Income
- $7.8 million
- Spending
- $6.9 million
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 17
- Highest pay
- $699,223, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - WORK TO ENSURE THAT THE NEEDS OF THE PRIVATE WATER INDUSTRY AND ITS CUSTOMERS ARE COMMUNICATED TO FEDERAL AGENCY OFFICIALS AND LEGISLATORS. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ACTIVITIES PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE LIAISON, MONITOR IMPORTANT LEGISLATION AND REPORT TO MEMBER COMPANIES, PROVIDE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AT HEARINGS AND TO REGULATORY AGENCIES.
- REGULATORY RELATIONS - PROVIDE INPUT TO STATE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONS ABOUT RELEVANT ASPECTS OF THE PRIVATE WATER INDUSTRY.
- COMMUNICATIONS - POSITION NAWC AS A CREDIBLE AND RESPONSIVE RESOURCE FOR ANYONE SEEKING INFORMATION ABOUT THE WATER ISSUES FACING OUR NATION AND THE SOLUTIONS OFFERED BY THE PRIVATE WATER INDUSTRY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1977.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.