Water Quality Association
- Assets
- $14.5m
- Revenue
- $13.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 88
- Location
- Lisle, IL
- Founding
- 07/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 36-2784319
Organization Overview
Water Quality Association is located in Lisle, IL. The organization was established in 1975. As of 12/2023, Water Quality Association employed 88 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Water Quality 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 12/2023, Water Quality Association generated $13.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE RECOGNIZED RESOURCE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF WATER QUALITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE WATER TREATMENT EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS.
LABORATORY SERVICES AND INDEPENDENT TESTING FOR MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS OF PRODUCTS THAT CONTACT DRINKING WATER INCLUDING CHEMICALS, FAUCETS AND RO SYSTEMS. WQA GOLD SEAL PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES WORLDWIDE.
CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS TO INCLUDE ANNUAL TRADE SHOW, REGIONAL MEETINGS AND SEMINARS ON TOPICAL ISSUES FOR MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark A Campbell Governor | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Doug Anderson Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Larry F Gottlieb Governor | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Ted Jones Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Douglas Haring Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Michael Herman Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bsc Laboratories Biological Testing | 12/30/23 | $497,838 |
Suburban Laboratories Testing For Lab | 12/30/23 | $312,000 |
Exclaim Convention | 12/30/23 | $228,303 |
Banner Lobbying | 12/30/23 | $150,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,304,684 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,304,684 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,812,849 |
| Investment income | $163,023 |
| 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 | $13,501,320 |
| 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. | $787,821 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,820,703 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $284,669 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,282,913 |
| Payroll taxes | $513,013 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,095 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,415 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $210,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,091,491 |
| Advertising and promotion | $57,646 |
| Office expenses | $1,311,592 |
| Information technology | $213,072 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $760,387 |
| Travel | $311,983 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $467,175 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $728,552 |
| Insurance | $167,900 |
| All other expenses | $44,375 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,717,358 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $713,752 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,574,960 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,711,073 |
| 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 | $440,915 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,575,601 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $48,286 |
| Other assets | $2,437,829 |
| Total assets | $14,502,416 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,241,259 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,915,263 |
| 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 | $4,437,199 |
| Total liabilities | $11,593,721 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,908,695 |
| 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 | $14,502,416 |