irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $57KCOLLABORATED WITH THE MARICOPA COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES TO FUND, IMPLEMENT, AND PROMOTE THE SMARTSCAPE PROGRAM, A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PROFESSIONALS. PARTNERED WITH TUCSON WATER AND THE PIMA COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION TO REALIGN THE MARICOPA AND PIMA COUNTY SMARTSCAPE PROGRAMS CURRICULUMS AND BRANDING. WORKED WITH RADIAN DEVELOPERS TO ENHANCE THE SMARTSCAPE WEBSITE AND DATABASE AS WELL AS IMPLEMENT UPDATES. PARTNERED WITH THE ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY ON RESEARCH, CODES AND STANDARDS, POLICY, AND PROJECTS TO ADVANCE THE EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF WATER. PARTNERED WITH THE ARIZONA NURSERY ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE, ADVANCE, AND EFFECT THE NURSERY INDUSTRY AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ON LOW-WATER-USE LANDSCAPES. CONTINUED TO OFFER AND PROMOTE A TEXT ALERT SERVICE, ALLOWING CITIZENS TO SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE MONTHLY WATERING REMINDERS TO WATER THEIR LANDSCAPES PROPERLY AND EFFICIENTLY. WORKED WITH HALPERIN CREATIVE TO LAUNCH A NEW DESERT GRASS CARE PAGE ON AMWUA'S WEBSITE. PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED 5,000 LANDSCAPE PLANTS FOR THE ARIZONA DESERT BOOKLETS. SPONSORED AND PARTICIPATED IN CONFERENCES, EXPOS, SYMPOSIUMS, AND TRAINING COURSES TO RAISE WATER CONSERVATION AWARENESS AND INCREASE WATER USE EFFICIENCY, INCLUDING THE CREATION OF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS TO SHARE AT THESE EVENTS.
- #2 $60KTHE AMWUA WATER LOSS CONTROL TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PROGRAM) IS A JOINT COLLABORATION BETWEEN AMWUA, THE AMWUA MEMBERS, AND THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES (ADWR) TO REDUCE WATER LOSS WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS OF THE AMWUA MEMBERS. THE PROGRAM WAS FUNDED THROUGH A $285,000 GRANT FROM ADWR AND ADMINISTERED BY AMWUA. TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO THE PARTICIPATING AMWUA MEMBERS BY THE SOUTHWEST ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE CENTER (SW EFC), A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT THAT OPERATES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO. THE SW EFC SERVICES WERE RETAINED WITH THE FUNDING PROVIDED BY ADWR. OVER 15 TRAININGS AND MORE THAN 2,000 HOURS OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WERE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM AND PARTICIPANTS OVERWHELMINGLY REPORTED POSITIVE OUTCOMES AND REDUCTIONS IN WATER LOSS AS A RESULT.
named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Colorado River Advocacy
Efforts to address the challenges posed by the Colorado River shortage and advocate for sustainable water policies.
Water Conservation Programs
Initiatives aimed at promoting efficient water use and conservation among residents and municipalities.
activities · 4 clusters
what they do
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Water Policy Advocacy & Planning 6 activities
- Advocacy for Water Policy and LegislationAdvocates for smart water policy, planning, investment, and management to ensure robust and reliable water supplies for its member cities. This includes supporting specific legislation like appropriations for the Colorado River Litigation Fund and opposing bills that would negatively impact water security or municipal finances.
- Advocacy for Water Policy and LegislationAdvocates for smart water policy, planning, investment, and management to ensure robust and reliable water supplies for its member cities. This includes supporting specific legislation, opposing detrimental bills, and advocating for federal investment to address the Colorado River crisis.
- Water Infrastructure InvestmentInvests in water infrastructure projects, such as the expansion of Bartlett Dam and Advanced Water Purification technology, to recycle water and create new water sources for its member cities.
- Water Supply Management for Member CitiesWorks to ensure assured, safe, and sustainable water supplies for its ten member cities, which collectively serve over 3.7 million residents. This involves strategic planning for reduced Colorado River water availability and investing in infrastructure like dam expansion and advanced water purification technology.
- Water-Related Research and AnalysisSponsors projects and research through partnerships with universities and organizations. The organization also publishes analyses on critical water issues, such as the federal government's approach to the Colorado River crisis and its implications for Arizona.
- Water-Related Research and AnalysisSponsors projects and research through partnering universities and organizations, and publishes analysis on critical water issues such as the federal government's approach to the Colorado River crisis.
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Water Conservation Education & Training 3 activities
- Water Conservation Education and ResourcesProvides educational resources and practical tips for water conservation to the public, including water-saving tips, a "Home Water Challenge" video, DIY videos for leak detection and repair, and instructions for replacing water-inefficient fixtures and adjusting irrigation systems.
- Water Conservation Education and ResourcesProvides educational resources and practical tips for water conservation, including water-saving tips, a "Home Water Challenge" video, DIY videos for leak detection and repair, and instructions for replacing water-inefficient fixtures and adjusting irrigation systems.
- Water Conservation Education and ResourcesProvides educational resources and practical tips to residents of member cities on how to conserve water. This includes offering water-saving tips, video tutorials on home water challenges, leak detection and repair, and proper irrigation system management.
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Public Board Meeting Notices & Transparency Compliance 2 activities
- Public Meeting AdministrationManages and provides public access to information regarding its official meetings, including agendas, notices, supporting materials, and schedules, in compliance with Open Meeting Law.
- Public Meeting Management and TransparencyMaintains and publishes meeting agendas, notices, and supporting materials for its public meetings, and posts official public notices in compliance with Open Meeting Law.
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Water Quality Reporting & Compliance 1 activity
- Water Supply Management for Member CitiesServes ten large municipalities in Maricopa County, Arizona, providing water to 3.7 million residents while consistently meeting and exceeding state conservation requirements. This includes preparing member cities for potential reductions in Colorado River water.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.44M
Contributions & grants$1.40M97%
Program service revenue$45K3%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$250
expenses
Total expenses$1.46M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$865K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.70M
Cash$1.15M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.46M
Net assets$238K
Liquid reserves9.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -5.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARREN TENNEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $189K |
board members · 11
- ANN O'BRIEN — COUNCIL MEMBER
- BART TURNER — PRESIDENT
- BRAD SHAFER — COUNCIL MEMBER
- BRIDGET BINSBACHER — COUNCIL MEMBER (THRU 5/22)
- CURTIS NIELSON — COUNCIL MEMBER
- DAVID ORTEGA — COUNCIL MEMBER
- DOREEN GARLID — COUNCIL MEMBER
- KEVIN THOMPSON — COUNCIL MEMBER
- RENE LOPEZ — COUNCIL MEMBER
- SCOTT ANDERSON — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- SHERI LAURITANO — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 59
who they work with
- Apache Junction Water District Partner — Regional conservation partner
- Arizona Department of Water Resources Partner — Regional conservation partner
- Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) Government — References ADWR resources for Colorado River shortage preparedness, indicating coordination on state-level water management.
- Arizona Nursery Association Partner — Regional conservation partner
- Avondale Network — Member city of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association
- Avondale Network — Member municipality of AMWUA.
- Avondale Partner — Member city of AMWUA working to provide assured, safe, and sustainable water supplies.
- Central Arizona Project Partner — Regional conservation partner
- Central Arizona Project (CAP) Partner — Receives Colorado River water through the Central Arizona Project for distribution to member cities.
- Chandler Network — Member city of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association
- Chandler Network — Member municipality of AMWUA.
- Chandler Partner — Founding member city of AMWUA.
- Chandler Partner — Member city of AMWUA working to provide assured, safe, and sustainable water supplies.
- City of Buckeye Partner — Regional conservation partner
- City of Casa Grande - Planning Department Partner — Regional conservation partner
- City of Flagstaff Partner — Regional conservation partner
- City of Mesa Partner — Collaborates with the City of Mesa to provide monthly landscape watering reminder emails to residents and non-residents.
- City of Phoenix Partner — The City of Phoenix is constructing Arizona’s first full-capacity advanced water purification facility, the Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant.
- City of Surprise Partner — Regional conservation partner
- Colorado River Litigation Fund Partner — Supports legislative funding for the Colorado River Litigation Fund.
- Gilbert Network — Member city of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association
- Gilbert Network — Member municipality of AMWUA.
- Gilbert Partner — Member city of AMWUA working to provide assured, safe, and sustainable water supplies.
- Glendale Network — Member city of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association
- Glendale Network — Member municipality of AMWUA.
- Glendale Partner — Member city of AMWUA working to provide assured, safe, and sustainable water supplies.
- Goodyear Network — Member city of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association
- Goodyear Network — Member municipality of AMWUA.
- Goodyear Partner — Member city of AMWUA working to provide assured, safe, and sustainable water supplies.
- KTAR Partner — Partnered for AMWUA’s new Water Watch initiative, featuring an article on KTAR's website.
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