Civic Intelligence

Water Tower Institute The

EIN 84-2838528 • 501(c)3 • Buford, GA

Profile

The water tower is a non-profit innovation hub focused on advancing the water industry by expediting the implementation of innovative water solutions and attracting and training the next generation of water professionals.

2500 Clean Water CourtBuford, GA 30519

theh2otower.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

1.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

28th percentile

-5.3%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

97th percentile

170%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

52%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,291,715

Up $849,792 (+192%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$961,904

Up $896,938 (+1381%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$329,811

Down $47,146 (-13%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$883,284

Up $23,088 (+2.7%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$930,430

Up $352,900 (+61%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$47,146

Down $329,812 (-117%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $135,797Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $135,7972020Assets 2021: $368,793Liabilities 2021: $201,552Net Assets 2021: $167,2412021Assets 2022: $176,567Liabilities 2022: $82,276Net Assets 2022: $94,2912022Assets 2023: $441,923Liabilities 2023: $64,966Net Assets 2023: $376,9572023Assets 2024: $1,291,715Liabilities 2024: $961,904Net Assets 2024: $329,8112024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,291,715
Liabilities$961,904
Net Assets$329,811
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $171,296Expenses 2020: $60,159Net Income 2020: $111,1372020Revenue 2021: $188,461Expenses 2021: $114,300Net Income 2021: $74,1612021Revenue 2022: $380,860Expenses 2022: $453,810Net Income 2022: -$72,9502022Revenue 2023: $860,196Expenses 2023: $577,530Net Income 2023: $282,6662023Revenue 2024: $883,284Expenses 2024: $930,430Net Income 2024: -$47,1462024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$883,284
Expenses$930,430
Net Income-$47,146
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,291,715
Liabilities
$961,904
Net assets
$329,811
Revenue
$883,284
Expenses
$930,430
Net income
-$47,146
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.96$0.33$0.88$0.93$0.05
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.44$0.06$0.38$0.86$0.58$0.28
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.08$0.09$0.38$0.45$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.20$0.17$0.19$0.11$0.07
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$0.14$0.17$0.06$0.11
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$913,068
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Committed to creating a thriving ecosystem of water innovation fueled by imagination, informed by research, and powered by pioneers. This is being accomplished by bringing together the public and private sectors of the water industry, side by side with academia and nonprofits, to tackle the industry's greatest challenges.

The water tower is a non-profit innovation hub focused on advancing the water industry by expediting the implementation of innovative water solutions and attracting and training the next generation of water professionals.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$263,364$200,681▼ $62,683
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$130,939$129,355▼ $1,584
Accounts Receivable$7,986$80,097▲ $72,111
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$9,957-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$3,645-
Total Assets$441,923$1,291,715▲ $849,792
Other Assets Total$39,634$867,980▲ $828,346
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$856,462▲ $856,462
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$55,598$87,449▲ $31,851
Deferred Revenue$9,368$17,993▲ $8,625
Total Liabilities$64,966$961,904▲ $896,938
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$376,957$329,811▼ $47,146
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$376,957$329,811▼ $47,146
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$441,923$1,291,715▲ $849,792

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$200,681$112,732$313,413
Other Assets Org$867,980--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Melissa MeekerCEOPT$268,964$43,277$312,241

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
ELLEEN O'NEILL PHDChair
Nick MasinoPast Chair
Dr Glen DaiggerDirector
Erica BrownDirector
Ralph ExtonDirector
Tony CarnellDirector
Chris ImpellitteriDirector of R&e
Bruce BharatSecretary
Terrell Gibbs Phd PeTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$717,246
Program Service Revenue
$176,324
Investment Income
$139
Other Revenue
$-10,425
All Other Contributions
$322,284
Change in Net Assets
$-47,146
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$563,462
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$366,968
Total Fundraising Expense$84,447
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$211,411$48,323$42,282$302,016
Fees for Services Other$139,871$106,187$27,975$274,033
Depreciation Depletion-$62,683-$62,683
Fees for Services Accounting-$60,749-$60,749
Other Employee Benefits$29,092$6,650$5,818$41,560
Conferences and Meetings$13,535$12,181$1,353$27,069
Payroll Taxes$16,374$3,743$3,275$23,392
Office Expenses$8,493$7,520$867$16,880
Insurance$6,560$4,374-$10,934
Advertising$5,342$1,943$2,428$9,713
Travel$2,892$2,602$289$5,783
Occupancy$1,598$1,438$160$3,196
Other Expenses$88,383$3,131-$3,131
Information Technology-$908-$908
Total Functional Expenses$523,551$322,432$84,447$930,430
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$29,784
Fundraising Gross Income$5,354
Gaming Gross Income$105
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Watering Hole Golf Tournament$17,820$3,564-$3,564
Run Like Water 5k$8,951$1,790$5,145$-3,355
Total Events$26,771$5,354$29,784$-24,430
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Twtg$856,462
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
Yes
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The form 990 is reviewed by all board members before being filed.”

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

“Monitoring is achieved through related party questionnaires that each board member and officer must complete annually and which are reviewed by the governance committee of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents and internal policies are given to members of the board of directors when they agree to serve on the board of the foundation and the policies are available within the organization's office to those who fall under their covenants, but as proprietary information of the organization, they and the financial statements are not made available to the general public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Water Tower Institute
EIN
84-2838528
Phone
4708220501
Address
2500 CLEAN WATER COURT, BUFORD, GA 30519

Signing Officer

Name
Melissa Meeker
Title
CEO
Phone
4708220501
Signed
2025-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melissa Meeker
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Mauldin & Jenkins LLC
Address
200 GALLERIA PKWY SE STE 1700, ATLANTA, GA 30339-5946
Preparer
Melissa Seward
Phone
7709558600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Part I Line 5 and Part V Line 2A & 2B

“The water tower institute does not have any w-2 employees. Payroll is processed by related organization, the water tower at gwinnett, and an unrelated governmental organization, gwinnett county department of water resources. In 2024, one employee from the water tower at gwinnett and four employees from gwinnett county department of water resources provided services for the water tower institute.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other professional services: program service expenses 129,878. Management and general expenses 103,903. Fundraising expenses 25,976. Total expenses 259,757. Payroll processing: program service expenses 9,993. Management and general expenses 2,284. Fundraising expenses 1,999. Total expenses 14,276.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The organization selected a new independent accounting firm for the year end 2024.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Wti qualifies for tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code as a nonprofit charitable organization. Under this code section, individual member contributions to wti are deductible to the donors as charitable contributions. The organization operates as tax-exempt organizations and accordingly, no provisions for federal and state income taxes have been recorded in the accompanying financial statements. Income from certain activities not directly related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The organization did not have any unrelated business income and, accordingly, no unrelated business income tax. The organization's income tax returns are subject to examination by the appropriate regulatory authorities for all open years, which include the last three years filed. The organization applies the guidance on accounting for uncertain tax positions in fasb asc 740 income taxes ("fasb as 740"). There were no unrecognized tax benefits or related liabilities at december 31, 2024.”

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IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0REASON FOR CHANGE IN PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS: THE WATER TOWER INSTITUTE WAS INCORPORATED IN 2019. THE REASON FOR PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS PER THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE MASTER FILE IS UNDER 170(B)(1)(A)(VI), AN ORGANIZATION WHICH RECEIVES A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS SUPPORT FROM A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO QUALIFIES UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2), AN ORGANIZATION THAT NORMALLY RECEIVES NO MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF ITS SUPPORT FROM GROSS INVESTMENT INCOME AND UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AND AT THE SAME TIME MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF ITS SUPPORT FROM CONTRIBUTIONS, FEES, AND GROSS RECEIPTS RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A PART I
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0WTI QUALIFIES FOR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS A NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. UNDER THIS CODE SECTION, INDIVIDUAL MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS TO WTI ARE DEDUCTIBLE TO THE DONORS AS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AS TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISIONS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES HAVE BEEN RECORDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AND, ACCORDINGLY, NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX. THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AUTHORITIES FOR ALL OPEN YEARS, WHICH INCLUDE THE LAST THREE YEARS FILED. THE ORGANIZATION APPLIES THE GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN FASB ASC 740 INCOME TAXES ("FASB AS 740"). THERE WERE NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR RELATED LIABILITIES AT DECEMBER 31, 2024.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
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