CALIFORNIA URBAN WATER AGENCIES

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1990

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

VALERIE PRYOR

Phone

9168535382

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CALIFORNIA URBAN WATER AGENCIES, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR COMBINING THE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES OF ITS MEMBER AGENCIES TO ADVANCE RELIABLE, HIGH-QUALITY WATER SUPPLIES FOR THE STATE'S CURRENT AND FUTURE URBAN WATER NEEDS IN A COST-EFFECTIVE MANNER FOR THE PUBLIC, THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE ECONOMY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $779,629

WATER AFFORDABILITY, RELIABILITY AND RESILIENCE: EXPLORE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE THE COST OF WATER AND IMPROVE CUSTOMERS' ABILITY TO PAY. SERVE AS A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) PROVIDER TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES WITHOUT ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER. ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE WITH STATE AGENCIES AND OTHER INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS ON INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT, PERMITTING EFFICIENCIES, LONG-TERM RESILIENCE, AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE. DEVELOP UNIFIED MESSAGING ON WATER INDUSTRY TOPICS, EXPLORE WAYS TO IMPROVE CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IN TAP WATER, AND CONNECT CUWA AGENCIES ON COMMUNICATION BEST PRACTICES AND STRATEGIES.

Program 2

Expenses: $200,476

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI): DEVELOP INDUSTRY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MATERIALS, AND CONNECT UTILITY AGENCIES, STUDENTS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GROUPS TO BUILD A DIVERSE, WORKFORCE...

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI): DEVELOP INDUSTRY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MATERIALS, AND CONNECT UTILITY AGENCIES, STUDENTS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GROUPS TO BUILD A DIVERSE, WORKFORCE PIPELINE WITHIN THE WATER INDUSTRY.

Program 3

Expenses: $133,650

WATER QUALITY: TRACK STATE AND FEDERAL DRINKING WATER REGULATORY EFFORTS, SHARE BEST PRACTICES FOR TREATING AND MONITORING DIFFERENT WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS, AND DEVELOP PUBLIC OUTREACH MATERIALS...

WATER QUALITY: TRACK STATE AND FEDERAL DRINKING WATER REGULATORY EFFORTS, SHARE BEST PRACTICES FOR TREATING AND MONITORING DIFFERENT WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS, AND DEVELOP PUBLIC OUTREACH MATERIALS SUPPORTING CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,209,194

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $12,692

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,221,886

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,113,755

Other Expenses $1,237,003

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,247,003

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,221,886	$955,640	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,247,003	$968,674	+0.3%
Net Income	$-25,117	$-13,034	+0.9%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
VALERIE PRYOR	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUAN GUERREIRO	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CLIFFORD CHAN	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANSELMO COLLINS	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE RICHIE	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BROCK BUCHE	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN DENHAM	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADEL HAGEKHALIL	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED STEVENSON	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK CALLENDER ESQ	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL MURPHY	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WENDY BROLEY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	5.00	Officer	$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	$1,221,886	$1,247,003	$691,112	$-25,117
2024	$955,640	$968,674	$508,870	$-13,034
2023	$666,028	$736,450	$488,978	$-70,422
2022	$670,987	$651,825	$503,906	$19,162
2021	$676,529	$589,223	$468,850	$87,306
2020	$748,571	$713,731	$396,280	$34,840
2019	$717,948	$666,309	$421,080	$51,639