Association of Water Agencies of Ventura County
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What it says it does
Create a forum for communication to exchange ideas and work toward uniform standards and policies among water entities; Improve communication for mutual benefit of disaster response and emergency preparedness; Promote water education and discussions for development, protection, conservation and improvement of water resources.
- Income
- $344,708
- Spending
- $356,622
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 21
- Highest pay
- $184,956, managing director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (4)
- $25,400 spent. PUBLIC OFFICIALS/MEMBER RECEPTION - Held annually at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Learning and Banquet Center. Purpose: AWA members and guests assemble and communicate with region's local, state and federal officials and policymakers. Keynote dignitary speaker; current/crucial water briefing. Annual water leadership award presentation recognizing an individual or group for "outstanding service and dedication, in making a significant effort to improve our water resources.".
- $10,100 spent. YEAR END CORPORATE NIGHT - Annual program provides a forum for networking and water briefing to members, community leaders, and guests to reflect on recent achievements and review upcoming program of work.
- $10,936 spent. ANNUAL WATER SYMPOSIUM - Day long conference open to members, general public, media, students, policymakers. Brings expert industry speakers to provide current briefing and critical information on water supply, quality, cost and sustainability planning. Interactive, educational, communication program.
- $310,186 spent. Part III, Line 4d. WATERWISE EDUCATIONAL SERIES; CCWUC WATER OPERATOR CONTINUING EDUCATION; WATER BUS TOUR, VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS. ALL PROGRAM COSTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 2025.
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 November 1990.
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 October 21, 2026.
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