Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts
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What it says it does
TO COMMUNICATE AND COOPERATE WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, CHANNEL AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION AMONG ASSOCIATION MEMBERS, SPONSOR AND HOLD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ENCOURAGE STANDARDIZATION OF WATER AND SEWER METHODS.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $191,612, executive director
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 (8)
- $99,033 spent. A.2024 Spring Conference, April 16, 17, 18, 2024. This annual spring conference focused on education for elected district commissioners and district management. Workshops included sessions on Essential Components for sustaining and building upon resilience, including risk assessment and emergency preparedness for utilities, Infrastructure in urban equitable and sustainable areas, Hazard Mitigation Planning, The future of Pipe Replacement, Cross Connection Control and Reclaimed Water, Employee Retention, the History of Water Disease, Innovation and Partnerships among other topics.
- $67,500 spent. B.2024 Fall Conference, September 24, 25, 26, 2024. This annual fall conference also focused on education for elected district commissioners and district management. Workshops included sessions on Climate Resiliency & Comp Planning, Artificial Intelligence in Utility Operations, The Safe Water Drinking Act Cybersecurity Compliance Requirements, Asset Management, Maintenance and Repair Techniques for Utilities, Lessons learned by a Washington Regional Drinking Water Provider, PFAS, Empowering Community Owned Clean Energy among other topics.
- $10,543 spent. C.Conducted the annual Commissioners workshop on Saturday, January 27, 2024. This one-day seminar provided class instruction on Fiscal Responsibilities, Policies for Sound Fiscal Management and Fraud Prevention, the Role of Commissioners, Hot Topics in Public Records and Accountable Leadership.
- D.Conducted a series of webinars that included: External Funding: Funding Insights and Strategies to Optimize Opportunities, Fighting Fraud, The Gift of Public Funds Doctrine, Operating under Title 57, Winter Weather Outlook, and Best Practices for Accounts Receivable Management.
- F.Published the Associations newsletter, PIPELINE, which provides current information of issues, and activities of the Association.
- G.Published the Associations Legislative UPDATE, on an as needed basis to keep members informed of the legislatures activities.
- H.Published a weekly news clipping to keep members informed on topics related to the water and sewer industry.
- I.Provided information and resources to member districts and Associate members.
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 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 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 September 1997.
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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