THE NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY A… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BETH ECKERT

Phone

8047169021

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $616K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $124K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENSURE NORTH CAROLINA'S WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON SCIENCE AND GOOD PUBLIC POLICY, WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR NORTH CAROLINA'S MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER INDUSTRY TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT SUCCESSFULLY AND COST EFFECTIVELY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE ASSOCIATION TRACKS AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN STATE AND FEDERAL WATER-QUALITY RELATED REGULATORY ACTIVITIES THAT AFFECT THE MUNICIPAL WATER/WASTEWATER INDUSTRY IN NORTH CAROLINA. IT COMPILES...

THE ASSOCIATION TRACKS AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN STATE AND FEDERAL WATER-QUALITY RELATED REGULATORY ACTIVITIES THAT AFFECT THE MUNICIPAL WATER/WASTEWATER INDUSTRY IN NORTH CAROLINA. IT COMPILES AND REVIEWS STATE AND FEDERAL WATER QUALITY-RELATED GUIDANCE, POLICY AND TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS, GUIDANCE FROM EPA REGION IV, AND EPA HEADQUARTERS' OFFICE OF WATER AND OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE. THE ASSOCIATION ACTIVELY COMMENTS ON ALL WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, PRETREATMENT, EMERGING CONTAMINANT, AND OTHER REGULATORY/PERMITTING ISSUES OF CONCERN.

Program 2

THE ASSOCIATION MONITORS, SUPPORTS AND/OR OPPOSES LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER INDUSTRY IN NORTH CAROLINA, IN PARTICULAR, WE ARE ACTIVE REGARDING STATE AND FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE...

THE ASSOCIATION MONITORS, SUPPORTS AND/OR OPPOSES LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER INDUSTRY IN NORTH CAROLINA, IN PARTICULAR, WE ARE ACTIVE REGARDING STATE AND FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAMS FOR OUR MEMBERS.

Program 3

THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS ON WASTEWATER COMPLIANCE ISSUES, LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, REGULATORY ISSUES AND OTHER MATTERS AFFECTING THE MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER IN NORTH...

THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS ON WASTEWATER COMPLIANCE ISSUES, LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, REGULATORY ISSUES AND OTHER MATTERS AFFECTING THE MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE TOPICS PRESENTED INCLUDE A WIDE RANGE OF SIGNIFICANT REGULATORY AND PERMITTING ISSUES AFFECTING THE INDUSTRY. IT HELD A WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE THAT ADDRESSED CRITICAL COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS, AS WELL AS STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING THE MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER INDUSTRY'S COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $616,425

Investment Income $27

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $616,452

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $492,800

TOTAL EXPENSES $492,800

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$616,452	$572,524	+0.1%
Expenses	$492,800	$604,698	-0.2%
Net Income	$123,652	$-32,174	-4.8%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

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

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
BETH ECKERT	PRESIDENT	3.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIJAH WILLIAMS	VICE PRESIDE	3.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIKA BAILEY	TREASURER	3.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER CLARK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BART FARMER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY GIBSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH LOCKER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RHONDA LOCKLEAR	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONYA MANN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILL LAWSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	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	$616,452	$492,800	$464,933	$123,652
2024	$572,524	$604,698	$341,281	$-32,174
2023	$531,080	$413,069	$373,455	$118,011
2022	$489,682	$520,203	$255,444	$-30,521
2021	$466,771	$522,143	$285,965	$-55,372
2020	$367,395	$438,131	$341,337	$-70,736
2019	$539,612	$309,386	$412,073	$230,226

THE NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION INC