Water Environment Federation

EIN: 530225129 501(c)(3) Environment

Alexandria, VA

Total Revenue
$31,015,734
Total Expenses
$28,586,705
Total Assets
$52,285,827
Net Assets
$26,862,081
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1941
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Ralph Exton
Phone
7036842400
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

Water Environment Federation, founded in 1941, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $31.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $28.6M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

WEF's mission is inspiring the water community in pursuit of human and environmental well-being. WEF is a global environmental leader committed to water quality education and technical best practices. WEF connects water professionals; enriches the expertise of water professionals; increases the awareness of the impact and value of water; and provides a platform for water section innovation.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,017,258 Revenue: $18,383,027

WEFTEC is the most comprehensive gathering of water quality professionals and thought leaders, featuring the sector's leading technical education program; an extensive exhibition showcasing the...

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WEFTEC is the most comprehensive gathering of water quality professionals and thought leaders, featuring the sector's leading technical education program; an extensive exhibition showcasing the field's most cutting-edge solutions; and a variety of valuable networking opportunities. WEFTEC provides access to the latest technologies, services and products for those looking to design, build, maintain, or upgrade water management systems and programs.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,685,108 Revenue: $1,699,128

Technical Programs, Seminars, and Workshops - As the leading source of water quality expertise, WEF is committed to advancing the professional workforce development of the water sector through...

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Technical Programs, Seminars, and Workshops - As the leading source of water quality expertise, WEF is committed to advancing the professional workforce development of the water sector through educational seminars and workshops that focus on environmental, sustainability, and public health topics. WEF provides education to water professionals from over 70 countries at WEFTEC as well as at WEF's specialty conferences. WEF's educational content includes all areas of water resources management, including utility management and operations, collection systems, stormwater, water and wastewater treatment, and biosolids. WEF's commitment to the sustainable development goals focus on safe, sustainable access to clean water and sanitation, innovation and a circular economy. WEF provides in-depth education on biological hazards to wastewater operators through virtual workshops and public health communications platforms, and provided a free update to a manual of practice on safety and security of water resource recovery facilities.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,867,795 Revenue: $73,442

Public Outreach & Advocacy - WEF's public outreach and advocacy programs encompass a broad range of activities intended to better inform the public and policy leaders of critical issues and the vital...

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Public Outreach & Advocacy - WEF's public outreach and advocacy programs encompass a broad range of activities intended to better inform the public and policy leaders of critical issues and the vital role water resources play in the everyday lives of citizens. These programs include coordinating all interviews and meetings with media/news outlets, writing and dissemination of all society news releases, training society leaders and members in public communications and effective media relations, providing communications counsel to the Federation's various member associations. WEF's water advocates program empowers WEF members to share knowledge and expertise to inform government decision-makers about the importance of water. Water advocates program helps grassroots communities all of the US speak with a united voice for water to reach out to and connect with elected officials on important water quality issues including aging infrastructure, affordability, and continued economic pressures which have put unprecedented stress on local governments and agencies that provide essential water services.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,638,636
Program Service Revenue $26,905,352
Investment Income $724,504
Other Revenue $747,242
TOTAL REVENUE $31,015,734

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $302,008
Salaries & Benefits $12,193,999
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $21,268,475
Other Expenses $16,090,698
TOTAL EXPENSES $28,586,705

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $31,015,734 $31,872,253 0.0%
Expenses $28,586,705 $32,815,938 -0.1%
Net Income $2,429,029 $-943,685 -3.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
103
Volunteers
3200

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
8
$452,970
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
4
$826,697
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ifetayo Venner Past President (thru 10/24) 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Aimee Killeen Presthru 1024 Past Pres (thru 10/25) 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Howard Carter Pres-Elect (thru 10/24), Pres (thru 10/25) 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Keith Hobson VPthru 1024 Pres-Elect (thru 10/25) 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Schuler Vice President (as of 10/24) 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine Volkay-Hilditch Treasurer 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Cann Trustee (through 10/24) 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tracy Ekola Trustee 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Walid Khoury Trustee (as of 10/24) 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Persing Trustee (as of 10/24) 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diego Rosso Trustee (thru 10/24) 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Sanders Trustee 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kalpna Solanki Trustee 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Corey Williams Trustee 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ralph Exton Starting 0724 Secretary & WEF Executive Director 37.50
Officer
$201,422 $19,120 $220,542
Karen Powderly Chief Financal Officer 37.50
Officer
$209,131 $23,297 $232,428
Jonathan K Ikeda Chief Mission Officer 37.50
Key Emp
$223,058 $15,513 $238,571
Raymond Bianchi Managing Dir., Business Development 37.50
Key Emp
$180,543 $32,609 $213,152
Stephanie Jones Managing Dir., Event Strategy 37.50
Key Emp
$179,170 $21,025 $200,195
Kathleen Waugh Ending 0624 Chief Operating Officer 37.50
Key Emp
$158,762 $16,017 $174,779
Catherine LThomson Sr. Director, Information Technology 37.50
Highest
$225,079 $8,945 $234,024
Lorna EJ Ernst Managing Dir., Publishing 37.50
Highest
$213,654 $19,526 $233,180
Renee M Kayal Managing Dir., Governance 37.50
Highest
$209,888 $8,183 $218,071
Cari F McBride Account Manager 37.50
Highest
$201,697 $30,255 $231,952
Nancy Cornwell Dir., Facilities Management 37.50
Highest
$201,087 $17,703 $218,790
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 $31,015,734 $28,586,705 $52,285,827 $2,429,029
2024 $31,872,253 $32,815,938 $46,444,932 $-943,685
2023 $26,779,126 $27,924,125 $41,273,797 $-1,144,999
2022 $23,632,520 $26,240,078 $39,764,439 $-2,607,558
2021 $24,449,693 $18,529,821 $45,041,940 $5,919,872
2020 $26,675,441 $25,677,545 $30,738,590 $997,896
2019 $27,540,835 $25,782,774 $35,793,348 $1,758,061
2018 $28,156,074 $26,301,524 $34,356,453 $1,854,550
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