Civic Intelligence

Water Systems Council

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 52-0730143

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 02, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.WATERSYSTEMSCOUNCIL.ORG

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1101 30th Street NW No 500Washington, DC 20007

(202) 625-4387

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

46th percentile

2.6%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$107,500

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

96th percentile

74%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

6.0%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Up

$305,778

Up $129,824 (+74%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

-$19,290

Up $20,811 (+52%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$325,068

Up $109,013 (+50%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Up

$790,806

Up $44,872 (+6.0%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$769,995

Up $7,462 (+1.0%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$20,811

Up $37,410 (+225%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th 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

2017

Assets$305,778
Liabilities$325,068
Net Assets-$19,290
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th 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

2017

Revenue$790,806
Expenses$769,995
Net Income$20,811
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 2, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$790,806
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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$138,210$234,548▲ $96,338
Accounts Receivable-$32,841-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$19,926$22,422▲ $2,496
Inventories for Sale or Use$12,170$9,576▼ $2,594
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,648$6,391▲ $743
Total Assets$175,954$305,778▲ $129,824
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$165,354$272,845▲ $107,491
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$50,701$52,223▲ $1,522
Total Liabilities$216,055$325,068▲ $109,013
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-40,101$-19,290▲ $20,811
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-40,101$-19,290▲ $20,811
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$175,954$305,778▲ $129,824
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay72nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Margaret MartensExecutive DirectorFT$107,500$107,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stephen AndersonPast President
Richard MestPresident
Jj TroccoliVice President
Bo AnderssonBoard Member
Chris Van HaarenBoard Member
David RutzBoard Member
Donna WellerBoard Member
Gerry DugganBoard Member
Jeff HysonBoard Member
Burnet ChalmersDistributor Board Member
Ken KeeneSecretary
Dan StoryTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$297,448
Program Service Revenue
$493,358
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$70,900
Change in Net Assets
$20,811

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$790,806
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$790,806
Total Revenue per Form 990
$790,806
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$404,359
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$365,636
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages---$189,749
Fees for Services Lobbying---$138,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$107,500
Conferences and Meetings---$37,643
Payroll Taxes---$25,549
Office Expenses---$24,796
Other Employee Benefits---$22,441
Pension Plan Contributions---$20,397
Other Expenses---$15,500
Fees for Services Accounting---$12,848
Insurance---$8,610
Information Technology---$8,208
Advertising---$7,584
Travel---$5,802
Fees for Services Legal---$2,901
All Other Expenses---$2,594
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$769,995

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$769,995
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$769,995
Total Expenses per Form 990$769,995
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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$72,000
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$71,379
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Prepaid Dues and Fees$272,845
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

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“The council 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 the council.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The board of directors are elected by the members to serve the council.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The executive director reviews the form 990 and presents it to the board of directors for review and final approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The council's conflict of interest policies are detailed in the council's handbook. Employees are required to sign and date the handbook confirming their understanding and compliance. Additionally, the executive director completes a related party questionnaire to ensure any conflicts of interest are identified and disclosed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of directors reviews the executive director's compensation and approves as part of the annual budget process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The council 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
Phone
2026254387
Address
1101 30TH STREET NW NO 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20007

Signing Officer

Name
Margaret Martens
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2026254387
Signed
2018-05-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Margaret Martens
Formed
1959
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
6
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Grossman Yanak & Ford Llp
Address
THREE GATEWAY CTR STE 1800, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Preparer
Richard E Dynoske
Phone
4123389300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The finance committee of the board of directors has oversight for the selection of auditors and the audit process.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The council does not currently conduct any activities that are subject to unrelated business income tax; therefore, management believes that there is no liability related to uncertain tax positions.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND PRESENTS IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND FINAL APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE COUNCIL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE DETAILED IN THE COUNCIL'S HANDBOOK. EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND DATE THE HANDBOOK CONFIRMING THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND COMPLIANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPLETES A RELATED PARTY QUESTIONNAIRE TO ENSURE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE IDENTIFIED AND DISCLOSED.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$305,778
Liabilities
$325,068
Net assets
-$19,290
Revenue
$790,806
Expenses
$769,995
Net income
$20,811
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