WATER COUNCIL INC

EIN: 264222978 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

MILWAUKEE, WI

Total Revenue
$1,730,453
Total Expenses
$1,907,488
Total Assets
$1,776,848
Net Assets
$-479,191
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
DEAN AMHAUS
Phone
4149888750
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WATER COUNCIL INC, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ALIGN THE REGIONAL FRESH WATER RESEARCH COMMUNITY AND WATER-RELATED INDUSTRIES TO ESTABLISH THE MILWAUKEE 7 REGION AS THE GLOBAL CAPITAL FOR FRESH WATER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATION ON FRESH WATER RESEARCH, THE FOSTERING OF FRESH WATER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, OUTREACH TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ADVANCES IN FRESH WATER TECHNOLOGY, AND THE PROMOTION OF A GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING OF FRESH WATER CULTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,122,088

SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATION - FOR SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT OF THE WATER CLUSTER, LINKAGES MUST BE DEVELOPED BETWEEN COMPANIES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE WATER COUNCIL IS BUILDING THESE CONNECTIONS BY...

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SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATION - FOR SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT OF THE WATER CLUSTER, LINKAGES MUST BE DEVELOPED BETWEEN COMPANIES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE WATER COUNCIL IS BUILDING THESE CONNECTIONS BY DEVELOPING COMMUNICATION LINKS AND SYSTEMS THAT WILL ENABLE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERS. THE COUNCIL IS ALSO WORKING WITH LOCAL WATER-RELATED COMPANIES AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP NEW APPLICATIONS FOR NEW AND EXISTING TECHNOLOGIES, AND CREATE COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN WATER-RELATED SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $473,016

EDUCATION - THE WATER COUNCIL IS COORDINATING AN ORGANIZED AND NETWORKED SYSTEM OF WATER-RELATED INTERNSHIPS FOR EASIER ACCESS BY BOTH COMPANIES AND STUDENTS. THIS INITIATIVE WILL HELP BUILD A...

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EDUCATION - THE WATER COUNCIL IS COORDINATING AN ORGANIZED AND NETWORKED SYSTEM OF WATER-RELATED INTERNSHIPS FOR EASIER ACCESS BY BOTH COMPANIES AND STUDENTS. THIS INITIATIVE WILL HELP BUILD A NETWORK OF ACADEMIC PROWESS THAT WILL BENEFIT NOT ONLY TALENTED STUDENTS, BUT COMPANIES LOOKING TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN A COLLABORATIVE FASHION.

Program 3
Expenses: $178,261

RESEARCH - THE INHERENT HISTORIC CONFLICT BETWEEN HUMAN PRODUCTIVITY, HEALTH AND EXISTENCE ALONG WITH THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE WORLD'S ECOSYSTEM IS ONE OF THE GRAND CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY...

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RESEARCH - THE INHERENT HISTORIC CONFLICT BETWEEN HUMAN PRODUCTIVITY, HEALTH AND EXISTENCE ALONG WITH THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE WORLD'S ECOSYSTEM IS ONE OF THE GRAND CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY. THE WATER COUNCIL CLEARLY UNDERSTANDS THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE AND IS WORKING WITH A WIDE RANGE OF EXPERTS TO FIND SOLUTIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WATER-RELATED RESEARCHERS IN OUR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, ENGINEERS WITH OUR WATER BUSINESSES AND TECHNICIANS WITH OUR PUBLIC WATER UTILITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,243,258
Program Service Revenue $613,777
Investment Income $62
Other Revenue $-126,644
TOTAL REVENUE $1,730,453

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $274,502
Salaries & Benefits $909,716
Fundraising Expenses $23,286
Program Expenses $1,773,365
Other Expenses $723,270
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,907,488

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,730,453 $1,428,929 +0.2%
Expenses $1,907,488 $1,588,740 +0.2%
Net Income $-177,035 $-159,811 +0.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
10
Volunteers
150

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
4
$211,360
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT BEIGHTOL CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN BOCKHORST VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MONE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM AH YUN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SVENJA AHLBURG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK ALLEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE BOOTH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL BRENNAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT CLAWSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAFAYETTE CRUMP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN DETTMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE GUY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MISSY HUGHES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH KOEHLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MATTHEWS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT PAGANO JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARKC ROEHL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARINE ROUGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL SCHNEIDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN SHAFER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANJIV SINHA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN AMHAUS PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$194,444 $16,916 $211,360
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,730,453 $1,907,488 $1,776,848 $-177,035
2023 $1,428,929 $1,588,740 $2,124,972 $-159,811
2022 $1,248,315 $1,571,830 $2,367,932 $-323,515
2021 $1,643,715 $1,663,446 $1,014,803 $-19,731
2020 $1,305,195 $1,623,596 $874,636 $-318,401
2019 $1,678,976 $2,030,879 $1,223,210 $-351,903
2018 $2,641,204 $2,589,644 $1,820,834 $51,560
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