US WATER ALLIANCE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

US WATER ALLIANCE

EIN 26-2112661 · Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management (C32)

What they do

THE US WATER ALLIANCES MISSION is to Inspire and Sustain A Diverse Movement to Advance Transformative Solutions to Pressing Water Challenges So Communities Can Thrive

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $91.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

88.38%of revenue went to mission work91.1% of expenses · Program services

1.92%of revenue went to fundraising2.0% of expenses

$97.02spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

6.72%of revenue went to management and office costs6.9% of expenses

$0.86in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

92.1%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $470,388 for MAMI HARA (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$8,483,028

Mission workProgram services$7,497,38888.38% of revenue91.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$570,2596.72% of revenue6.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$162,5741.92% of revenue2.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$252,8072.98% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$8,230,22197.02% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

The current filing is first. Each bar compares annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

2023Current91.1% mission · 6.9% management · 2.0% fundraising

202288.2% mission · 8.7% management · 3.1% fundraising

202186.9% mission · 10.6% management · 2.6% fundraising

202086.0% mission · 5.0% management · 8.9% fundraising

201978.6% mission · 13.2% management · 8.1% fundraising

201889.7% mission · 8.2% management · 2.1% fundraising

201789.0% mission · 9.4% management · 1.6% fundraising

2016102.2% mission · 5.5% management · 4.7% fundraising

Money in and money out

Revenue$8,483,028

Expenses$8,230,221

Annual surplus $252,807 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$7,497,388 · 91.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$570,259 · 6.9% of expenses

Fundraising$162,574 · 2.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$8,483,028

Expenses$8,230,221

Assets$7,107,486

Income$8,483,028

Contributions$7,816,357

Mission work (program services)$7,497,388

Fundraising$162,574

Grants given$25,714

Average grant$25,714

Management and general$570,259

Stocks and bonds$4,205,061

Accounting fees$168,000

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MAMI HARACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $470,388Base $398,276 · Other $72,112

RENEE WILLETTECHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $260,311Base $210,752 · Other $49,559

SHAQUINA DAVISCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $215,859Base $181,794 · Other $34,065

SCOTT BERRYSR ADV ON POLICY & EXT AFFAIRS · 40 hrs/week $167,771Base $147,473 · Other $20,298

PAULA CONNOLLYSR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS · 40 hrs/week $165,452Base $142,789 · Other $22,663

EMILY SIMONSONSR DIR OF WATER LDR & INNOV. · 40 hrs/week $161,357Base $142,104 · Other $19,253

MARY MORTONCREATIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $128,734Base $111,640 · Other $17,094

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (17)

MAMI HARACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

RENEE WILLETTECHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER

SHAQUINA DAVISCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

SCOTT BERRYSR ADV ON POLICY & EXT AFFAIRS

PAULA CONNOLLYSR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

EMILY SIMONSONSR DIR OF WATER LDR & INNOV.

MARY MORTONCREATIVE DIRECTOR

OLUWOLE A MCFOYCHAIR

TONY PARROTTDIRECTOR

SUSAN MOISIODIRECTOR

SHIVAJI DESHMUKHDIRECTOR

PAULINA LOPEZDIRECTOR

CALVIN FARRDIRECTOR

KYLE DREYFUSS-WELLSDIRECTOR

JOHN TAKEDIRECTOR

CLARE LINDAHLDIRECTOR

CATHY BAILEYDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2008
Location: PO Box 4658, federal way, WA 98063
County: King
In care of: Mami Hara
Primary officer: Mami Hara, CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@uswateralliance.org Phone(202) 938-2500

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: October 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: SE MCMASTER & ASSOCIATES PLLC
NTEE classification: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management (C32)
IRS tax category: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management
Grant-giving organization: Yes