CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION

EIN: 946114828 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA

Total Revenue
$4,399,859
Total Expenses
$4,328,279
Total Assets
$3,984,991
Net Assets
$2,580,577
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SUSAN MOSBURG
Phone
9094817200
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

OUR PASSION IS TO SUPPORT THE DRINKING WATER PROFESSIONALS THAT PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE WATER TO MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING TRUSTED RESOURCES TO THE DRINKING WATER COMMUNITY. SPECIFICALLY, CA-NV AWWA HOSTS OVER 400 TECHNICAL SESSIONS AND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS EACH YEAR, CERTIFIES THOUSANDS OF WATER PROFESSIONALS IN 6 DISCIPLINES, PUBLISHES SOURCE MAGAZINE AND HELPS MEMBERS CONNECT TO COLLEAGUES, FRIENDS, IDEAS AND TECHNOLOGY. FOR OVER 100 YEARS, CA-NV AWWA MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE IMPACTED THE INDUSTRY WITH THEIR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO LEADING, EDUCATING, AND SERVING THE DRINKING WATER COMMUNITY TO ENSURE PUBLIC HEALTH AND TO PROVIDE SAFE AND SUFFICIENT WATER FOR ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $836,801 Revenue: $1,057,811

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: THIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR WATER INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS SINCE THE SECTION'S INCEPTION IN 1920. THE SECTION'S FORMAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IS OUR...

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: THIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR WATER INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS SINCE THE SECTION'S INCEPTION IN 1920. THE SECTION'S FORMAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IS OUR WATER COLLEGE, WHICH PROVIDES CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND CUSTOMIZED TRAINING COURSES. THE BASIC AND ADVANCED TOPICS INCLUDE WATER DISTRIBUTION, WATER TREATMENT, WATER QUALITY, WATER USE EFFICIENCY, WATER AUDIT VALIDATION, BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTING, CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL, MATH AND SAFETY, AND OTHER SPECIALIZED TOPICS. THE SECTION IS CERTIFIED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING (IACET) AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS A LEADING EDUCATION PROVIDED IN THE WATER INDUSTRY. IN ADDITION TO THE WATER COLLEGE AND EDUCATION OFFERED THROUGH OUR H2OKNOW 24X7 ONLINE TRAINING PLATFORM, WEBINARS AND IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES ARE DEVELOPED AND HOSTED BY OUR INSTRUCTORS AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEES. THE DEPARTMENT CONTINUOUSLY EVALUATES INDUSTRY TRENDS TO ENSURE THE CURRICULUM REMAINS RELEVANT AND MEETS THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF PROFESSIONALS IN THE WATER INDUSTRY. ATTENDEES IN CLASSES RECEIVE CONTACT HOURS OR CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU'S) TOWARDS THEIR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $944,914 Revenue: $1,061,069

CERTIFICATION DEPARTMENT: FOR OVER FORTY YEARS, THE CA-NV AWWA SECTION HAS OFFERED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS WITH THE HIGHEST INTEGRITY. THESE PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO SERVE THOUSANDS AND ARE...

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CERTIFICATION DEPARTMENT: FOR OVER FORTY YEARS, THE CA-NV AWWA SECTION HAS OFFERED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS WITH THE HIGHEST INTEGRITY. THESE PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO SERVE THOUSANDS AND ARE RECOGNIZED IN HIGH REGARD BY THE DRINKING WATER INDUSTRY, NATIONWIDE AND WORLDWIDE. CURRENTLY, CERTIFICATION IS IN THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES: BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER, CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL SPECIALIST, WATER QUALITY LABORATORY ANALYST, WATER USE EFFICIENCY PRACTITIONER AND ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR. ONLY RENEWALS CONTINUE FOR THE SECTION'S WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR AND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR PROGRAMS. CA-NV AWWA IS THE ONLY CERTIFYING BODY IN THE WATER INDUSTRY WITH TWO PROGRAMS, BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER AND CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL SPECIALIST, ACCREDITED BY THE ANSI NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD (ANAB) UNDER THE ISO/IEC 17024:2012 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FOR CERTIFYING BODIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $944,332 Revenue: $895,589

EVENTS DEPARTMENT: AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE, THIS DEPARTMENT INVESTS SUBSTANTIAL TIME AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT OUR MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO LEADING INDUSTRY INFORMATION, TECHNICAL PROGRAMS, AND...

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EVENTS DEPARTMENT: AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE, THIS DEPARTMENT INVESTS SUBSTANTIAL TIME AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT OUR MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO LEADING INDUSTRY INFORMATION, TECHNICAL PROGRAMS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION THROUGH MULTI-FACETED EVENTS. THIS DEPARTMENT MANAGES EVENT LOGISTICS, SPONSORSHIPS AND EXHIBITS. EVENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE SYMPOSIUMS, CONFERENCES, AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES. THESE EVENTS ALLOW OUR MEMBERS TO EXCHANGE TECHNICAL INFORMATION, NETWORK WITH WATER INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND DEVELOP FUTURE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS. IN ADDITION TO THE EDUCATION AND NETWORKING BENEFITS, ATTENDEES ALSO RECEIVE CONTACT HOURS FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS.

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,263,232
Program Service Revenue $3,095,107
Investment Income $85,767
Other Revenue $-44,247
TOTAL REVENUE $4,399,859

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $268,518
Salaries & Benefits $1,654,549
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,612,443
Other Expenses $2,405,212
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,328,279

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $4,399,859 $3,368,851 +0.3%
Expenses $4,328,279 $3,377,626 +0.3%
Net Income $71,580 $-8,775 -9.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
26
Independent Members
26
Employees
76
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
8
$198,674
Total Directors
26
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LARRY LYFORD PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM ELLIOTT CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GORDON WILLIAMS CHAIR ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNA SHIMMIN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW DEGRACA AWWA DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY ELDREDGE AWWA DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSEMARY SMUD OPERATORS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN ARMENDARIZ COUNCILS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT JANOWSKI CERTIFICATION DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YAN ZHANG VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN MACKEY WATER RESOURCES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN BOYLE WATER QUALITY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAHA SHIRKHANI TECHNICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEPIDEH SHIRKHANI UTILITY MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN PAYNE OPERATORS DIVISION 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX CHAKMAK WATER QUALITY DIVISION 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH HOPKINS MANUFACTURERS & ASSOCIATES 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNA MARIANO MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & DEVELO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY LYNCH PHILANTHROPY COUNCIL CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNNE DELORENZO WATER UTILITY COUNCIL CHAI 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK BEBEE ENGINEERING TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELYN PARSONS CONFERENCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA DILAURA EDUCATION DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERITHA VENDRA UTILITY MANAGEMENT DIVISION 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN FAREY ENGINEERING DIVISION 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE BLACET-HYDEN WATER RESOURCES DIVISION 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MOSBURG SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECT 40.00
Officer
$169,427 $29,247 $198,674
JENNA BLAND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & EDUC 40.00
Highest
$133,704 $30,964 $164,668
STEVEN GARNER DIRECTOR OF CERTIFICATION 40.00
Highest
$115,486 $32,033 $147,519
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 $4,399,859 $4,328,279 $3,984,991 $71,580
2024 $3,368,851 $3,377,626 $3,613,338 $-8,775
2023 $3,471,284 $3,435,256 $3,814,735 $36,028
2022 $3,232,183 $3,247,869 $3,611,443 $-15,686
2021 $2,878,062 $2,389,768 $2,909,374 $488,294
2020 $1,955,059 $2,423,606 $2,597,428 $-468,547
2019 $2,981,536 $3,058,679 $2,901,978 $-77,143
2018 $2,868,539 $2,842,957 $2,971,678 $25,582
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