Irrigation Association
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What it says it does
TO PROMOTE EFFICIENT IRRIGATION TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF WATER RESOURCES AND REPRESENT BEST PRACTICES IN: 1) WATER-USE EFFICIENCY, 2) IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGIES, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES, AND 3) WATER RESOURCE PLANNING.
- Income
- $4.5 million
- Spending
- $4.9 million
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 129
- Highest pay
- $330,388, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (3)
- PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND CREDENTIALING, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. COURSES AND SEMINARS ARE OFFERED TO IRRIGATION PROFESSIONALS TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF IRRIGATION DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE PRINCIPLES. THE ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHES AND ADMINISTERS A CERTIFICATION PROGRAM TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT COMPETENCIES, EXPERTISE, AND EXPERIENCE FOR IRRIGATION PROFESSIONALS. SIX CERTIFICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED, FOUR OF WHICH ARE ENDORSED BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE IN THE IRRIGATION INDUSTRY.... CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2....THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO PROMOTE CAREERS IN IRRIGATION BY PROVIDING STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO BEGIN OR FURTHER THEIR IRRIGATION CURRICULUM AND BY CONNECTING CAREER SEEKERS WITH POTENTIAL CAREERS IN IRRIGATION.
- ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMS INCLUDING FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL/MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS; PUBLIC AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS; AND RESEARCH, STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO MEMBERS, ADVOCATES AND ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING ISSUES AFFECTING THE IRRIGATION INDUSTRY. FOCUSING ON LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY TOPICS RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION, LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AND OTHERS, THE INFORMATION IS A VALUABLE RESOURCE TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES AT THE STATE, FEDERAL AND MUNICIPAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.
- COMMUNICATIONS: THE ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATES TO THOSE WITHIN THE INDUSTRY AND ITS PARTNERS THROUGH MEETINGS AND EVENTS, MEMBER ENGAGEMENT, AND CONTENT. THE IRRIGATION SHOW AND EDUCATION WEEK IS ONE OF THE LARGEST IRRIGATION TRADE SHOWS IN THE WORLD. THE EXPOSITION EXISTS TO EDUCATE ATTENDEES ON IRRIGATION INNOVATION AND PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN THE MARKET. CLASSES AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SESSIONS OFFERED TO SUPPORT BUSINESS, AND GREEN INDUSTRY GROWTH AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FURTHERING COLLABORATION. COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN BOTH THE AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION MARKETS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, ....CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2....ADVOCATE FOR WATER ISSUES, RECEIVE INFORMATION ON IRRIGATION PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES, AND GAIN ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND CONFERENCES AT REDUCED RATES. THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES TWO MAGAZINES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO MEMBERS AND QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS: IRRIGATION & LIGHTING, A FOUR ISSUES PER YEAR MAGAZINE WITH A DEDICATED FOCUS ON THESE GREEN INDUSTRY SEGMENTS, AND IRRIGATION TODAY, A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE FOR THE AGRICULTURE IRRIGATION INDUSTRY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 January 1957.
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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