NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATERFRONT EMPLOYERS

EIN: 237333287

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$1,651,089
Total Expenses
$1,615,936
Total Assets
$242,362
Net Assets
$205,775
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
CARL BENTZEL
Phone
5714001835
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATERFRONT EMPLOYERS, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATERFRONT EMPLOYERS PROVIDES LEGAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, REPRESENTS INTERESTS, PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE PRIVATELY OWNED STEVEDORES AND MARINE TERMINAL INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATERFRONT EMPLOYERS (NAWE) IS THE VOICE OF THE US MARINE TERMINAL OPERATING AND STEVEDORING INDUSTRIES AND OF PUBLIC OPERATING PORT AUTHORITIES IN WASHINGTON, DC. NAWE ADVOCATES FOR THESE ENTITIES AND PROMOTES MARINE CARGO EFFICIENCY, SECURITY AND HEALTH, A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT, INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. NAWE DOES THIS THROUGH EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY COOPERATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $710,787 Revenue: $1,570,381

NAWE PROMOTES MARINE CARGO EFFICIENCY, SECURITY AND HEALTH, A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT, INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND INDUSTRY COOPERATION. THE ASSOCIATION...

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NAWE PROMOTES MARINE CARGO EFFICIENCY, SECURITY AND HEALTH, A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT, INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND INDUSTRY COOPERATION. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE SUPPORT. NAWE ALSO PROVIDES THE PUBLIC, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND OTHER INTERESTED STAKEHOLDERS, WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY NEED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH OR PROVIDE FAIR AND EQUITABLE OVERSIGHT OF THE INDUSTRY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $86,200
Program Service Revenue $1,570,381
Investment Income $623
Other Revenue $-6,115
TOTAL REVENUE $1,651,089

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,000
Salaries & Benefits $728,502
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $710,787
Other Expenses $885,434
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,615,936

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,651,089 $1,396,447 +0.2%
Expenses $1,615,936 $1,587,335 +0.0%
Net Income $35,153 $-190,888 -1.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
4
Volunteers
22

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$453,875
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CARL BENTZEL PRESIDENT 40
Officer
$320,000 $0 $320,000
JOHN YOUNG VICE PRESIDENT 40
Officer
$133,875 $0 $133,875
COLLEEN KENNEDY DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS 40
Highest
$125,193 $0 $125,193
THOMAS SAUNDERS CHAIRMAN 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTER HOLLADAY SECRETARY 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ED MCCARTHY VICE CHAIR 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT ROSS TREASURER 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY OTTO BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTON COOPER BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE TURNER BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY RUBLE BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN TROMBLEY BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM VAN EYNDE BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERNAN AYALA RUBIO BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ATKINS BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MAY BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENIS DELGADO BAORD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY DOYLE BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS RAPP BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN PIERCE BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAM SPENCER BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUSTIN STOKER BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMERON THORPE BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
EUGENE YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA NELSON BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,651,089 $1,615,936 $242,362 $35,153
2024 $1,396,447 $1,587,335 $412,539 $-190,888
2023 $1,507,282 $1,440,333 $410,260 $66,949
2022 $1,440,979 $1,374,907 $347,928 $66,072
2021 $1,126,629 $999,083 $256,455 $127,546
2020 $727,804 $758,704 $198,038 $-30,900
2019 $724,741 $754,661 $232,664 $-29,920
2018 $748,874 $731,141 $186,566 $17,733
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