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AGRIBUSINESS & WATER COUNCIL OF ARIZONA
MESA, AZ · EIN 860345110 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.agribusinessarizona.org
revenue
$332K
expenses
$349K
net assets
$248K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTION OF AGRI-BUSINESS AND AGRICULTURE IN ARIZONA

profile · synthesized from sources

The Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona (ABWC) is an advocacy organization that represents irrigated agriculture and agribusiness in Arizona. It works to promote and protect water resources, educate members on relevant issues, and influence state and federal policies impacting water, agriculture, and agribusiness. The organization achieves this through events, meetings, and partnerships with irrigation and water districts.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    MONITOR AND REPORT ALL LEGISLATION, REGULATION AND LAND-USE PLANNING THAT IMPACTS THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS.
  2. #2 $0
    DEVELOP AND PROTECT WATER AND POWER RESOURCES FOR PRODUCTION, AGRICULTURE, INPUT/OUTPUT COMPANIES AND VALUE-ADDED INDUSTRIES.
named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

ABWC Board of Directors Meetings
Regular meetings of the board of directors, often hosted by member organizations, to discuss strategic plans, legislative sessions, and issues affecting water, power, and agriculture.
Arizona Association of Women in Water & Ag (AAWWA) Annual Meeting
An annual meeting featuring inspirational women speakers on hot water topics like the Colorado River and Hoover Dam Hydropower, often including an agricultural tour.
Colorado River Modeling 101 Webinar
A virtual webinar providing education on Colorado River modeling, often in partnership with state water resources departments.
Colorado River Update Meetings
Events providing up-to-date information about the Colorado River drought situation and its impact on power generation and agricultural producers.
National Water Resources Association (NWRA) Activities
Participation in and promotion of NWRA events such as the Federal Water Issues Conference, Western Water Seminar, and Annual Conference, focusing on national water policy and networking.
Wine, Women & Water Networking Cocktail Reception
A networking event for women working or interested in water to connect and discuss water-related topics.
Yuma Ag Tour
A tour offering participants the opportunity to see Yuma agriculture during harvest, including visits to lettuce and veggie fields and processing plants.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Agricultural Stakeholder Networking & Outreach 7 activities
    • "Steak & Chuck" Dinner
      Co-hosted the 18th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner to bring together water interests from across Arizona and showcase Yuma agriculture. This is a recurring networking and outreach event focused on regional agricultural promotion.
    • Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable
      Organizes the annual Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable, a networking and information-sharing event for agriculture stakeholders, with past events including the 5th Annual Roundtable held on December 2, 2019. The event is hosted regularly to support sector engagement.
    • Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable
      Organizes an annual roundtable event that brings together agriculture stakeholders for networking and information sharing. The event has been held annually, including the 5th edition on December 2, 2019.
    • Co-host "Steak & Chuck" Dinner
      Co-hosts the annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner to bring together water interests from across Arizona and showcase Yuma agriculture.
    • Host Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable
      Organizes and hosts the annual Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable, an event for agriculture interests to network and discuss relevant topics.
    • Host Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable
      Organizes and hosts the annual Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable, an event for agriculture interests to network.
    • Steak & Chuck Dinner
      Co-hosts the annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner, the 18th edition of which brought together water stakeholders from across Arizona and highlighted Yuma agriculture.
  • Water Sector Professional Development & Advocacy 4 activities
    • Annual Business Meeting and Water Conference
      Hosts an annual conference every September featuring local, state, and federal speakers on water and power issues, including the 2022 event held on September 16. The event serves as a platform for information sharing and networking among water and agriculture stakeholders.
    • Annual Business Meeting and Water Conference
      Hosts an annual conference each September featuring local, state, and federal speakers to share information on water quality, conservation, rights, management, and power issues. The event includes networking and educational components for stakeholders in agriculture and water.
    • Host Annual Meeting & Water Conference
      Hosts an annual business meeting and water conference in September, featuring local, state, and federal speakers to promote water quality, conservation, rights, and management, and provide information on water and power issues.
    • Host Annual Meeting & Water Conference
      Hosts an annual business meeting and water conference in September, featuring local, state, and federal speakers to promote water quality, conservation, rights, and management, and provide information on water and power issues.
  • Occupational Certification Programs for Industry Professionals 4 activities
    • Conduct Master Irrigator Program
      Conducts a Master Irrigator Program that includes classroom, online on-demand, and in-field demonstrations, providing instructional materials, meals, and a Certificate of Completion.
    • Conduct Master Irrigator Program
      Conducts a Master Irrigator Program that includes classroom, online on-demand, and in-field demonstrations, providing instructional materials, meals, and a Certificate of Completion to growers on reducing water use and grant eligibility.
    • Master Irrigator Program
      Conducts the Master Irrigator Program, which includes classroom instruction, online on-demand learning, and in-field demonstrations. Participants receive instructional materials, meals, and a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the program.
    • Master Irrigator Program
      Conducts a comprehensive training program that includes classroom instruction, online on-demand content, and in-field demonstrations. Participants receive instructional materials, meals, and a Certificate of Completion upon finishing.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 4 activities
    • Host Tommy Caywood Memorial H2Open Golf Tournament
      Hosts the annual Tommy Caywood Memorial H2Open Golf Tournament, a networking event for related interests.
    • Host Tommy Caywood Memorial H2Open Golf Tournament
      Organizes and hosts the annual Tommy Caywood Memorial H2Open Golf Tournament as a networking event for related interests.
    • Tommy Caywood Memorial H2Open Golf Tournament
      Hosts an annual golf tournament as a networking event for water and agribusiness interests. The event is recurring, with the 34th edition scheduled for October 24, 2025.
    • Tommy Caywood Memorial H2Open Golf Tournament
      Hosts the annual Tommy Caywood Memorial H2Open Golf Tournament as a networking event for water and agribusiness interests, with the 34th edition scheduled for October 24, 2025. The event is held regularly and serves as a recurring engagement activity.
  • Water and Waste Operator Certification Training 4 activities
    • Operate Water Management Certificate Program
      Operates the Water Management Certificate Program in collaboration with the Morrison School of Agribusiness and the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University.
    • Operate Water Management Certificate Program
      Operates the Water Management Certificate Program in collaboration with Arizona State University's Morrison School of Agribusiness and Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering.
    • Water Management Certificate Program
      Operates the Water Management Certificate Program in collaboration with the Morrison School of Agribusiness and the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. The program includes cohort-based learning, with Cohort XIII scheduled to begin on September 26, 2025, and graduate on May 23, 2026.
    • Water Management Certificate Program
      Operates a certificate program in collaboration with Arizona State University’s Morrison School of Agribusiness and Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering. The program runs in cohorts, with Cohort XIII scheduled to begin September 26, 2025, and graduate on May 23, 2026.
  • Industry-Specific Advocacy & Certification 2 activities
    • Advocacy Representation at National and State Levels
      Engages in advocacy by representing member interests before legislative and policy bodies, including participation in the Arizona Agriculture Producers & Suppliers Legislative Visit at the Arizona Capitol and representation before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, Water & Power Subcommittee. Also hosted Arizona Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers to discuss key legislative impacts on water, power, and agriculture.
    • Advocacy engagement with legislative and federal bodies
      Represents member interests through advocacy activities, including participation in legislative visits, testimony before federal subcommittees, and hosting elected officials for policy discussions on water, energy, and agriculture. Activities include engagement with the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee and the Arizona Capitol.
  • Commodity Checkoff Program Administration 2 activities
    • Advocate for Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
      Represents agribusiness interests at legislative meetings and committees, discussing water, energy, and agriculture policies affecting the state's agricultural industry with elected officials.
    • Advocate for Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
      Represents agribusiness interests in discussions with elected officials and legislative bodies on water, energy, and agriculture policies affecting the state's agricultural industry.
  • Water Quality & Hydrologic Monitoring 2 activities
    • Colorado River Modeling 101 Webinar
      Hosted the first Colorado River Modeling 101 Webinar virtually on April 29, 2024, as part of efforts to provide technical information on water resources. This reflects a specific educational outreach initiative on water modeling.
    • Colorado River Modeling 101 Webinar
      Hosted a virtual educational webinar on April 29, 2024, to provide stakeholders with foundational knowledge on Colorado River modeling, as part of ongoing efforts to inform water policy and management.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Information Dissemination and Technical Support for Growers
      Provides information to growers on water use reduction strategies and grant eligibility, supporting improved water management practices in agriculture. This includes direct outreach and educational support.
    • Information and technical outreach for growers
      Provides growers with information on water use reduction strategies and eligibility for grants, supporting improved water management practices in agriculture.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$332K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$286K86%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$349K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$205K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$257K
Cash$259K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$248K
Liquid reserves8.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 23
  • BILL PLUMMER — EXEC COMM
  • CHRIS UDALL — Executive Dir.
  • DAVE ROBERTS — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • DEWAYNE JUSTICE — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • DONOVAN NEESE — Vice President
  • ED GERAK — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • ELSTON GRUBAUGH — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • GEORGE SEPERICH — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • GRANT WARD — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • JASON MOYES — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • JEFF SILVERTOOTH — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • LARRY OLSON — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • MATTHEW BEYER — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • MICHAEL CURTIS — Exec Committee
  • PATRICK SIGL — Exec Committee
  • RICHARD MORRISON — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • ROBERT LYNCH — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • SHANE BURGESS — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • SHANE LINDSTROM — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • SIDNEY SMITH — EXEC COMMITTEE
  • STEPHANIE LIESNER — EXECUTIVE ASST.
  • TOM DAVIS — President
  • WADE NOBLE — EXEC COMMITTEE
relationships · 106

who they work with

  • A Tumbling T Ranches Partner — Listed as a business partner.
  • AMS Insurance Partner — Listed as a business partner.
  • ASU Polytechnic Campus Partner — Listed as a business partner.
  • Advanced Irrigated Systems Partner — Mentioned as a resource for irrigation information.
  • Ag West Farm Credit Partner — Collaborates on job opportunities in the water industry
  • Ag West Farm Credit Partner — Sponsor of the H2Open Golf Tournament
  • Amigo Farms Partner — Listed as a business partner.
  • Arizona Ag Marketing Partner — Listed as a business partner.
  • Arizona Department of Agriculture Partner — Partners with the Arizona Department of Agriculture for the Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable.
  • Arizona Department of Water Resources Partner — Staff provided time and effort for the Colorado River Modeling 101 Webinar.
  • Arizona Food Marketing Alliance Partner — Listed as a newest member/business partner.
  • Arizona Nut Company Partner — Participated in the Arizona Agriculture Producers & Suppliers Legislative Visit
  • Arizona Public Service Partner — Listed as a business partner.
  • Arizona State University Polytechnic campus Partner — Classes for the Water Management Certificate Program are held at this campus.
  • Arlington Canal Company Partner — Listed as a business partner.
  • B3 Strategies Partner — Listed as a newest member/business partner.
  • Buckeye Water Conservation & Drainage District Partner — Listed as an Irrigation Company Partner.
  • Buckeye Water Conservation & Drainage District Partner — Sponsor of the H2Open Golf Tournament
  • CAWCD Partner — Listed as a business partner.
  • Caywood Farms Partner — Raffle donor for the H2Open Golf Tournament
  • Central Arizona Project Partner — Staff provided time and effort for the Colorado River Modeling 101 Webinar.
  • City of Phoenix Partner — Listed as a business partner.
  • City of Surprise Partner — Listed as a business partner.
  • Curry Seed & Chile Company Partner — Listed as a newest member/business partner.
  • Curry Seed & Chile Company Partner — Participated in the Arizona Agriculture Producers & Suppliers Legislative Visit
  • DayBreak Pecan Company Partner — Participated in the Arizona Agriculture Producers & Suppliers Legislative Visit
  • EPCOR Partner — Listed as a business partner.
  • Electrical District #2 Partner — Listed as an Irrigation Company Partner.
  • Electrical District #6 Partner — Listed as an Irrigation Company Partner.
  • Electrical District #7 Partner — Listed as an Irrigation Company Partner.
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