Civic Intelligence

Water Systems Council

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 52-0730143

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Oct 26, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.WATERSYSTEMSCOUNCIL.ORG

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1101 30th Street NWWashington, DC 20007

(202) 625-4387

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

1.34x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

12th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

70th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Up

$224,954

Up $22,617 (+11%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

-$76,085

Down $70,280 (-1211%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$301,039

Up $92,897 (+45%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Up

$611,605

Up $67,618 (+12%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$681,885

Up $61,860 (+10.0%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

-$70,280

Up $5,758 (+7.6%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2010: $478,437Liabilities 2010: $36,868Net Assets 2010: $441,5692010Assets 2011: $453,880Liabilities 2011: $14,856Net Assets 2011: $439,0242011Assets 2012: $380,758Liabilities 2012: $266,060Net Assets 2012: $114,6982012Assets 2013: $274,784Liabilities 2013: $204,551Net Assets 2013: $70,2332013Assets 2014: $202,337Liabilities 2014: $208,142Net Assets 2014: -$5,8052014Assets 2015: $224,954Liabilities 2015: $301,039Net Assets 2015: -$76,0852015Assets 2016: $175,954Liabilities 2016: $216,055Net Assets 2016: -$40,1012016Assets 2017: $305,778Liabilities 2017: $325,068Net Assets 2017: -$19,2902017Assets 2018: $461,924Liabilities 2018: $386,762Net Assets 2018: $75,1622018Assets 2019: $477,457Liabilities 2019: $291,093Net Assets 2019: $186,3642019Assets 2020: $572,432Liabilities 2020: $318,280Net Assets 2020: $254,1522020Assets 2021: $740,406Liabilities 2021: $434,333Net Assets 2021: $306,0732021Assets 2022: $743,274Liabilities 2022: $348,504Net Assets 2022: $394,7702022Assets 2023: $699,038Liabilities 2023: $200,894Net Assets 2023: $498,1442023Assets 2024: $795,840Liabilities 2024: $297,109Net Assets 2024: $498,7312024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$224,954
Liabilities$301,039
Net Assets-$76,085
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $1,161,1032010Expenses 2011: $1,015,8862011Expenses 2012: $771,7272012Revenue 2013: $523,672Expenses 2013: $568,137Net Income 2013: -$44,4652013Revenue 2014: $543,987Expenses 2014: $620,025Net Income 2014: -$76,0382014Revenue 2015: $611,605Expenses 2015: $681,885Net Income 2015: -$70,2802015Revenue 2016: $745,934Expenses 2016: $762,533Net Income 2016: -$16,5992016Revenue 2017: $790,806Expenses 2017: $769,995Net Income 2017: $20,8112017Revenue 2018: $863,097Expenses 2018: $768,645Net Income 2018: $94,4522018Revenue 2019: $914,549Expenses 2019: $803,347Net Income 2019: $111,2022019Revenue 2020: $806,915Expenses 2020: $739,127Net Income 2020: $67,7882020Revenue 2021: $867,235Expenses 2021: $815,314Net Income 2021: $51,9212021Revenue 2022: $991,920Expenses 2022: $903,223Net Income 2022: $88,6972022Revenue 2023: $1,031,941Expenses 2023: $928,567Net Income 2023: $103,3742023Revenue 2024: $1,026,653Expenses 2024: $1,026,066Net Income 2024: $5872024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$611,605
Expenses$681,885
Net Income-$70,280
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Oct 26, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$611,605
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Water systems council is the national nonprofit association organized to provide information, training, education, outreach, and industry data about water wells and water well systems.

Water systems council is the national nonprofit association organized to provide information, training, education, outreach and industry data about water wells and water well systems.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$152,126$186,956▲ $34,830
Inventories for Sale or Use$32,508$15,093▼ $17,415
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$11,519-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,010$9,243▼ $3,767
Accounts Receivable$4,693$2,143▼ $2,550
Total Assets$202,337$224,954▲ $22,617
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$177,510$240,076▲ $62,566
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,206$39,380▲ $32,174
Deferred Revenue$23,426$21,583▼ $1,843
Total Liabilities$208,142$301,039▲ $92,897
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-5,805$-76,085▼ $70,280
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-5,805$-76,085▼ $70,280
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$202,337$224,954▲ $22,617
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bo AnderssonPast President
Stephen AndersonPresident
Richard MestVice President
Buzz MillsDirector
Chris Van HaarenDirector
Dan StoryDirector
Dianna ScottDirector
Don WesdellDirector
Gerard DugganDirector
Jeff HysonDirector
Marc BlaisDirector
Jj TroccoliSecretarytreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$124,346
Program Service Revenue
$487,259
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$94,500
Change in Net Assets
$-70,280

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$611,605
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$611,605
Total Revenue per Form 990
$611,605
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$451,635
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$230,250
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$215,767--$215,767
Fees for Services Lobbying$138,000--$138,000
Advertising$70,139--$70,139
Other Expenses$46,500--$46,500
Conferences and Meetings$46,049--$46,049
All Other Expenses$24,862--$24,862
Office Expenses$19,415--$19,415
Pension Plan Contributions$14,483--$14,483
Insurance$11,933--$11,933
Fees for Services Legal$11,805--$11,805
Fees for Services Other$9,762--$9,762
Fees for Services Accounting$7,900--$7,900
Travel$2,575--$2,575
Total Functional Expenses$681,885$0$0$681,885

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$681,885
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$681,885
Total Expenses per Form 990$681,885
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$66,000
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$-66,621
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Prepaid Dues$240,076
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6

“Wsc is an organization whose members include the leading manufacturers and distributors of water well equipment, and other water well and ground water professionals. The members pay annual dues to wsc”

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

“The board of directors are comprised of members of wsc. The directors are elected by the members to serve the organization.”

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“Wsc is an industry trade organization with a formal committee structure. The committees chairs serve a two year term. The committees structure policy is on file and available upon request.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The executive director reviews the irs form 990 and presents it to the board of directors for review and final approval. The board meets on a regular basis throughout the year.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Wscs conflict of interest policies are detailed in wscs handbook. The employees are required to sign and date the handbook confirming their understanding and compliance. Additionally, the executive director completes a related party questionaire to ensure any conflicts are identified and disclosed.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Wsc board reviews the executive directors compensation annually and approves as part of the annual budget process.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Wsc makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Water Systems Council
EIN
52-0730143
Address
1101 30TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007

Signing Officer

Name
Margaret Martens
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
2026254387
Signed
2016-10-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1959
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
4
Volunteers
17

Preparer

Firm
Anthony and Associates Cpas
Address
1144 MARKET STREET, WHEELING, WV 26003
Preparer
Lisa Kay Armann Blue CPA
Phone
3042340204
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Not undergone required audits or steps for audit part XII line 3B

“Wsc has not changed its oversight or selection process of the independent cpa/accountant.”

Financial Statement Notes

Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X)

“Part x, line 2:wsc is exempt”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$224,954
Liabilities
$301,039
Net assets
-$76,085
Revenue
$611,605
Expenses
$681,885
Net income
-$70,280
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.80$0.30$0.50$1.03$1.03$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.20$0.50$1.03$0.93$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.35$0.39$0.99$0.90$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.43$0.31$0.87$0.82$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.32$0.25$0.81$0.74$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.29$0.19$0.91$0.80$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.39$0.08$0.86$0.77$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.33$0.02$0.79$0.77$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.22$0.04$0.75$0.76$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.30$0.08$0.61$0.68$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.21$0.01$0.54$0.62$0.08
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.20$0.07$0.52$0.57$0.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.27$0.11$0.77
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.45$0.01$0.44$1.02
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.48$0.04$0.44$1.16