Waterways Council Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Waterways Council Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waterways Council Inc 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, Waterways Council Inc generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.6% 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
TO ADVOCATE FOR OPTIMAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NATION'S PORTS AND INLAND WATERWAYS, IN A PRIORITIZED WAY, IN ORDER TO REALIZE THE BENEFITS OF WATERBORNE COMMERCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTED A POSITIVE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC, SOCIETAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF A MODERN AND WELL MAINTAINED PORTS AND INLAND NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNICATION PLAN INCLUDED NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE ARTICLES, COMMENTARIES AND OP-EDS, PRESS RELEASES, AND VIDEOS.
HELD AN ANNUAL MEETING TO INFORM AND EDUCATE MEMBERS AND OTHERS REGARDING NEW AND UPCOMING LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE INDUSTRY. APPROXIMATELY 175 MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATION STAFF ATTENDED THE MEETING. THE ANNUAL MEETING INCLUDED PRESENTATIONS ON VARIOUS TOPICS IMPORTANT TO THE INDUSTRY.
PRODUCED PUBLICATIONS TO INFORM MEMBERS OF UPCOMING AND PENDING LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE INDUSTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tracy Zea President & CEO | Officer | 35 | $352,529 |
Debra Calhoun Senior VP | Officer | 35 | $269,191 |
Paul Rohde VP - Midwest Region | 40 | $209,021 | |
Tim Parker Past Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Merritt Lane Past Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Ricketts Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Jones Walker Llp Lobbyist | 12/30/21 | $289,146 |
Lincoln Policy Group Llc Lobbyist | 12/30/21 | $210,816 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $860,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $860,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,334,528 |
Investment income | $389 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,194,948 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,130 |
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. | $709,927 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $424,572 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,719 |
Other employee benefits | $42,492 |
Payroll taxes | $62,602 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,591 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $507,243 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,726 |
Advertising and promotion | $676,461 |
Office expenses | $56,902 |
Information technology | $1,800 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $97,086 |
Travel | $57,569 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $115,799 |
Interest | $677 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,814 |
Insurance | $6,838 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,947,572 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,996,202 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $116,625 |
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 | $47,356 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $36,881 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $953 |
Total assets | $2,198,017 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $54,827 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $267,951 |
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 | $30,617 |
Total liabilities | $353,395 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,844,622 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $2,198,017 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Waterways Council Inc has recieved totaling $25,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Iowa Corn Growers Association Johnston, IA PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT | $25,000 |
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