Texas Rural Water Association
- Assets
- $6.9m
- Revenue
- $6.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 12/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7014779
Organization Overview
Texas Rural Water Association is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Texas Rural Water Association employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Rural Water Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Texas Rural Water Association generated $6.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TRWA IS DEDICATED TO HELPING RURAL WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES IN TEXAS PROVIDE EFFICIENT SERVICE AND CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THROUGH ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CLASSROOM AND ONLINE TRAINING, PUBLICATIONS, MEMBER SUPPORT SERVICES, AND REPRESENTATION IN LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UNDER THE STATE CONTRACT PROGRAM, APPROXIMATELY 851 ON-SITE VISITS WERE MADE TO PUBLIC DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY SYSTEMS IN TEXAS TO ASSESS, ASSIST, AND IMPROVE THE FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES OF THE SYSTEMS.
UNDER THE FEDERAL CONTRACT PROGRAM, TRWA PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO SMALL PUBLIC WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS IN TEXAS, MAKING 2693 CONTACTS WITH THESE SYSTEMS.
TRWA'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM TRAINED MORE THAN 600 STUDENTS DURING 47 CLASSROOM TRAINING SESSIONS HELD IN 2021 AND TRAINED OVER 3750 STUDENTS BY MEANS OF INTERNET-BASED TRAINING COURSES. STUDENTS TAKING CLASSES ARE PROFESSIONAL WATER OPERATORS THAT ARE REQUIRED BY STATE AGENCIES TO HAVE CONTINUING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY FOR AND MAINTAIN LICENSES TO OPERATE PUBLIC WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
TRWA'S OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING MEMBER BENEFITS THROUGH THE MEMBER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND LEGAL ADVICE AND LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION THROUGH THE LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lara Zent Executive Director And General Counsel | Officer | 50 | $234,477 |
Thomas Shephard Director Of Finance | 50 | $114,808 | |
Larry Bell Technical Assistance Director | 55 | $112,385 | |
Jason Knobloch Environmental Services Director | 50 | $102,569 | |
Trent Hightower Assistant General Counsel | 50 | $100,969 | |
Allison Kaminsky Deputy Executive Director | 50 | $94,282 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
G&s Environmental Services Technical Assistance | 12/30/21 | $171,939 |
Suncoast Learning Systems Online Course Support | 12/30/21 | $312,824 |
Elston Johnson & Associates Technical Assistance | 12/30/21 | $203,600 |
Superior Water Management Of Texas Llc Technical Assistance | 12/30/21 | $112,546 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,144,495 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,946,058 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $68,556 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,159,109 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,505,301 |
| Investment income | $53,897 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $50,255 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,774,519 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $853,116 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,609,816 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $141,634 |
| Other employee benefits | $496,120 |
| Payroll taxes | $189,878 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $32,459 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,397 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $59,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $956,112 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,789 |
| Office expenses | $259,935 |
| Information technology | $48,822 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $198,409 |
| Travel | $300,485 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $432,310 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $28,301 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $218,023 |
| Insurance | $32,296 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,055,116 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $332,610 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,501,486 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $695,514 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $204,383 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $74,194 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,054,165 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,862,352 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $398,555 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $25,717 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $424,272 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,823,420 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $614,660 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,862,352 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Texas Rural Water Association has recieved totaling $1,091,170.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Rural Water Association Duncan, OK PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD | $1,091,170 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Shackelford County Community Resource Center Albany, TX | $11,853,195 | $12,344,283 |
La Salle Community Action Association Inc Harrisonburg, LA | $1,891,587 | $9,621,050 |
Bridgeland Council Inc Katy, TX | $7,051,628 | $7,069,356 |
The Storehouse Of Collin County Plano, TX | $1,859,644 | $8,320,064 |
Texas Rural Water Association Austin, TX | $6,862,352 | $6,774,519 |
Oklahoma Rural Water Association Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $5,870,301 | $4,941,882 |
Louisiana Rural Water Association Inc Kinder, LA | $1,953,034 | $3,261,725 |
Empower Texans Foundation Leander, TX | $640,857 | $3,084,830 |
Plymouth Village Trust Beaumont, TX | $846,212 | $1,745,099 |
River Plantation Community Improve Ment Association Conroe, TX | $1,039,648 | $1,543,106 |
Gprmc Holdings Inc Elk City, OK | $33,828,668 | $1,397,897 |
New Mexico Rural Water Users Association Inc Albuquerque, NM | $335,771 | $1,336,004 |