Civic Intelligence

Water Systems Council

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 52-0730143

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.WATERSYSTEMSCOUNCIL.ORG

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1101 30th Street NW 500Washington, DC 20007

(202) 625-4387

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

56th percentile

6.8%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

61st percentile

$154,947

Higher top officer pay than 61% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.0% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

7.6%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$949,354

Up $153,514 (+19%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$574,374

Up $75,643 (+15%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$374,980

Up $77,871 (+26%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,104,414

Up $77,761 (+7.6%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$1,028,771

Up $2,705 (+0.3%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$75,643

Up $75,056 (+12786%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd 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: $498,7312024Assets 2025: $949,354Liabilities 2025: $374,980Net Assets 2025: $574,3742025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$949,354
Liabilities$374,980
Net Assets$574,374
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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: $5872024Revenue 2025: $1,104,414Expenses 2025: $1,028,771Net Income 2025: $75,6432025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,104,414
Expenses$1,028,771
Net Income$75,643
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 9, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,104,414
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$374,270$518,436▲ $144,166
Inventories for Sale or Use$12,641$31,836▲ $19,195
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$29,461$26,705▼ $2,756
Accounts Receivable$29,468$22,377▼ $7,091
Total Assets$795,840$949,354▲ $153,514
Other Assets Total$350,000$350,000→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$290,079$368,484▲ $78,405
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,030$6,496▼ $534
Total Liabilities$297,109$374,980▲ $77,871
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$498,731$574,374▲ $75,643
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$498,731$574,374▲ $75,643
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$795,840$949,354▲ $153,514

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$350,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay61st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Margaret MartensExecutive DirectorFT$154,947$154,947
Erin CoffmanMember Services DirectorFT$116,350$116,350

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Matt ServantPast President
Mark HeflinPresident
Fred FannVice President
Gerry DugganBoard Member
Jill BoudreauBoard Member
Julie StoreyBoard Member
Mike WesdellBoard Member
Patrick SlessBoard Member
Richard MestBoard Member
Scott BurroughsBoard Member
Stephen AndersonBoard Member
Mark BallDistributor Board Member
James SharrockTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Capitol SolutionsGovernment Relations Consultants444 N CAPITOL ST NW - SUITE 745, Washington, DC 20001$138,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$1,068,368
Investment Income
$33,293
Other Revenue
$2,753
Change in Net Assets
$75,643

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,104,414
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,104,414
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,104,414
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$534,550
Other Expenses$494,221
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$271,297
Other Salaries and Wages---$198,127
Fees for Services Lobbying---$138,000
Conferences and Meetings---$66,154
Other Employee Benefits---$52,425
Advertising---$44,755
All Other Expenses---$32,099
Other Expenses---$24,998
Information Technology---$18,098
Fees for Services Legal---$15,264
Fees for Services Accounting---$13,162
Pension Plan Contributions---$12,701
Office Expenses---$9,366
Fees for Services Management---$7,373
Insurance---$6,747
Travel---$4,011
Fees for Services Other---$1,189
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$1,028,771

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,028,771
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,028,771
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,028,771
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$138,000
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$126,334
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Prepaid Dues and Fees$357,548
Other Accrual$10,936
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 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
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 15

“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 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20007

Signing Officer

Name
Margaret Martens
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2026254387
Signed
2026-04-09
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
4
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Grossman Yanak & Ford Llp
Address
444 LIBERTY AVENUE SUITE 500, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Preparer
Richard E Dynoske
Phone
4123389300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“There were no changes to this process for 2024-2025.”

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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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS IN THE U.S. AS AN APPROPRIATE AND VIABLE SOURCE OF SAFE DRINKING WATER THROUGH TECHNICAL AND PROMOTIONAL LITERATURE AND PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES SUPPORT OF A SEPARATE WATER WELL TRUST THAT PROVIDES FINANCING FOR WELLS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0WELLCARE PROGRAM SUPPORTS PRIVATE WELL OWNERS BY PROVIDING FREE RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND ASSISTANCE TO HELP MAINTAIN SAFE, CLEAN DRINKING WATER. IT OFFERS A HOTLINE, DOWNLOADABLE GUIDES, A WELL OWNERS NETWORK WITH NEWSLETTERS AND DISCOUNTS, AND ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL WELL CONTRACTORS.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 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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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0MARGARET MARTENS
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS TO SERVE THE COUNCIL.
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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION AND APPROVES AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE COUNCIL MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THERE WERE NO CHANGES TO THIS PROCESS FOR 2024-2025.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$949,354
Liabilities
$374,980
Net assets
$574,374
Revenue
$1,104,414
Expenses
$1,028,771
Net income
$75,643
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.37$0.57$1.10$1.03$0.08
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