California Groundwater Association is located in Westerville, OH. The organization was established in 1959. 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. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. California Groundwater 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, California Groundwater Association generated $99.5k 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 (13.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $130.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.4%) 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
CARING FOR CALIFORNIA'S GROUNDWATER RESOURCES GIVING HIGH QUALITY SERVICE TO MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ACTING IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GROUNDWATER INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CALIFORNIA GROUNDWATER ASSOCIATION PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR ITS' MEMBERS: NEWSLETTER, MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS, SEMINARS, CONVENTION, LEGISLATION MONITORING, INSURANCE PROGRAMS, SPECIFICATION REVIEW, SCHOLARSHIPS, PUBLIC INFORMATION, AND MEMBERSHIP REFERRALS. IT SERVES MORE THAN 374 MEMBERS DIRECTLY AND ITS' ACTIVITIES PROVIDE INDUSTRY-WIDE BENEFITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cliff Fasnacht Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Michael Guardino President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Augie Guardino Director | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tylor Mcmillan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Erik Lowe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Hofer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $300 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $300 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $71,643 |
Investment income | $39 |
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 | $99,498 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $14,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,514 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $452 |
Office expenses | $3,744 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,371 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,827 |
All other expenses | $6,359 |
Total functional expenses | $129,995 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,652 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $84,185 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,500 |
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 | $6,707 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $152,044 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,477 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $47,425 |
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 | $65,902 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,574 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $77,568 |
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 | $152,044 |
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