Clean Water Action
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 447
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7128611
Organization Overview
Clean Water Action is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (D01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Clean Water Action employed 447 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Clean Water Action is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Clean Water Action generated $5.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH AND LOBBYING: LEGISLATIVE CONTACT AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, ENGAGING INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS IN THE EFFORTS TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPROVE POLICIES AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATION RELATED TO WATER, ENVIRONMENT HEALTH, TOXICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. MAJOR EMPHASIS ON WATER QUALITY AND SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RISKS FROM POLLUTING POWER PLANT EMISSIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC EDUCATION: CITIZEN CONTACT & EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, PROVIDING INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN PUBLIC POLICY AND LOCAL IMPACTS ON ISSUES RELATED TO WATER, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, TOXICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK - WE HARNESS GRASSROOTS POWER BY ENGAGING OUR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC IN LOBBYING FOR AND SUPPORTING CLEAN WATER LEADERS FROM THE LOCAL TO THE NATIONAL LEVEL. REFORMING OUR DEMOCRACY IS ESSENTIAL TO PROTECTING OUR WATER, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND OUR COMMUNITIES.
OTHER: PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ON CLEAN ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adam Fischer Phone Manager | 40 | $112,179 | |
Shanna Serrano Phone Canvass Director | 40 | $106,166 | |
Kathleen Aterno Secretary | Officer | 29 | $61,705 |
Robert Wendelgass President | Officer | 22 | $41,576 |
Margaret Armstrong Assistant Secretary | Officer | 8 | $8,146 |
Lewanda Gipson Secretary | Officer | 29 | $6,798 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,773,662 |
| Fundraising events | $8,879 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $802,417 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,584,958 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,126 |
| Investment income | $174 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,095 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $69,674 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,749,311 |
| 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. | $124,228 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,224 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,587,205 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $93,667 |
| Payroll taxes | $105,510 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $960 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,899 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $25,818 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,243 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $559,187 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $550,380 |
| Travel | $18,816 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,126 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,641 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $7,389 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,432,052 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $705,659 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $767,192 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $35,439 |
| 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 | $12,560 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $70,421 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $526,009 |
| Total assets | $2,117,280 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $764,133 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $764,133 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,298,753 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $54,394 |
| 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 | $2,117,280 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Clean Water Action has recieved totaling $84,271.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Michigan Civic Action Fund Madison Heights, MI PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $50,000 |
John L Neu Family Foundation Inc Kearny, NJ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
Partnership Project Action Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Fox Foundation Inc Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $2,021 |
Howard J Sedran Family Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $1,750 |
Raymond H & Florence L Sponberg Foundation Ballwin, MO PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE EDUCATION | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Bird Conservancy The Plains, VA | $25,589,592 | $21,059,448 |
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Alexandria, VA | $6,927,247 | $5,807,277 |
Clean Water Action Washington, DC | $2,117,280 | $5,749,311 |
Humane Society Legislative Fund Washington, DC | $11,185,575 | $14,350,994 |
Doris Day Animal League Washington, DC | $0 | $972,046 |
Cheetah Conservation Fund Alexandria, VA | $4,391,886 | $4,323,557 |
Born Free Usa United With Animal Protection Institute Silver Spring, MD | $2,382,950 | $1,718,607 |
National Wildlife Refuge Association Washington, DC | $438,674 | $2,363,454 |
Animal Outlook Inc Washington, DC | $1,507,926 | $1,848,101 |
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Inc Washington, DC | $4,426 | $606,835 |
The Generic Animal Drug Alliance Forest Hill, MD | $702,736 | $298,934 |
Richmond Animal Welfare Foundation Richmond, VA | $987,948 | $536,967 |