THE IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

EIN: 952139601

FAIRFAX, VA

Total Revenue
$4,519,301
Total Expenses
$4,934,091
Total Assets
$4,840,981
Net Assets
$2,876,755
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1949
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
NATASHA RANKIN
Phone
7035367080
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION, founded in 1949, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO PROMOTE EFFICIENT IRRIGATION TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF WATER RESOURCES AND REPRESENT BEST PRACTICES IN: 1) WATER-USE EFFICIENCY, 2) IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGIES, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES, AND 3) WATER RESOURCE PLANNING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND CREDENTIALING, AND WORKFORCE...

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PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND CREDENTIALING, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. COURSES AND SEMINARS ARE OFFERED TO IRRIGATION PROFESSIONALS TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF IRRIGATION DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE PRINCIPLES. THE ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHES AND ADMINISTERS A CERTIFICATION PROGRAM TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT COMPETENCIES, EXPERTISE, AND EXPERIENCE FOR IRRIGATION PROFESSIONALS. SIX CERTIFICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED, FOUR OF WHICH ARE ENDORSED BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE IN THE IRRIGATION INDUSTRY.... CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2....THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO PROMOTE CAREERS IN IRRIGATION BY PROVIDING STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO BEGIN OR FURTHER THEIR IRRIGATION CURRICULUM AND BY CONNECTING CAREER SEEKERS WITH POTENTIAL CAREERS IN IRRIGATION.

Program 2

ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMS INCLUDING FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL/MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS; PUBLIC AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS; AND...

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ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMS INCLUDING FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL/MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS; PUBLIC AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS; AND RESEARCH, STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO MEMBERS, ADVOCATES AND ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING ISSUES AFFECTING THE IRRIGATION INDUSTRY. FOCUSING ON LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY TOPICS RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION, LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AND OTHERS, THE INFORMATION IS A VALUABLE RESOURCE TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES AT THE STATE, FEDERAL AND MUNICIPAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.

Program 3

COMMUNICATIONS: THE ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATES TO THOSE WITHIN THE INDUSTRY AND ITS PARTNERS THROUGH MEETINGS AND EVENTS, MEMBER ENGAGEMENT, AND CONTENT. THE IRRIGATION SHOW AND EDUCATION WEEK IS ONE...

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COMMUNICATIONS: THE ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATES TO THOSE WITHIN THE INDUSTRY AND ITS PARTNERS THROUGH MEETINGS AND EVENTS, MEMBER ENGAGEMENT, AND CONTENT. THE IRRIGATION SHOW AND EDUCATION WEEK IS ONE OF THE LARGEST IRRIGATION TRADE SHOWS IN THE WORLD. THE EXPOSITION EXISTS TO EDUCATE ATTENDEES ON IRRIGATION INNOVATION AND PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN THE MARKET. CLASSES AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SESSIONS OFFERED TO SUPPORT BUSINESS, AND GREEN INDUSTRY GROWTH AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FURTHERING COLLABORATION. COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN BOTH THE AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION MARKETS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, ....CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2....ADVOCATE FOR WATER ISSUES, RECEIVE INFORMATION ON IRRIGATION PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES, AND GAIN ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND CONFERENCES AT REDUCED RATES. THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES TWO MAGAZINES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO MEMBERS AND QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS: IRRIGATION & LIGHTING, A FOUR ISSUES PER YEAR MAGAZINE WITH A DEDICATED FOCUS ON THESE GREEN INDUSTRY SEGMENTS, AND IRRIGATION TODAY, A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE FOR THE AGRICULTURE IRRIGATION INDUSTRY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,923
Program Service Revenue $4,237,017
Investment Income $92,687
Other Revenue $186,674
TOTAL REVENUE $4,519,301

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $35,102
Salaries & Benefits $2,227,016
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $2,671,973
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,934,091

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,519,301 $5,125,409 -0.1%
Expenses $4,934,091 $5,325,362 -0.1%
Net Income $-414,790 $-199,953 +1.1%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
19
Volunteers
129

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
$546,182
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
1
$208,205
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVEN M HOHL CID DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD POLDERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MCCOSTLIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY WOOD PAST PRESIDENT (2024) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HEMMAN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON BUDIMLIJA CID CLIA DIRECTOR (2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES C REID JRCAISCID DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL F ROBERTS PHD PRESIDENT-ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE POWELL VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE BUSHELL PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERWIN NEWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK STUHLSATZ CIT CLIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN T ENCE QWEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE COUNTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INGE BISCONER CIDCLIA PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD JAKUBOWSKI CIT DIRECTOR (2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN KAH DIRECTOR (2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK TOVES CAIS CIC CID DIRECTOR (2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA BAYLESS CFO (UNTIL JUNE 2024) 40.00
Officer
$193,906 $21,888 $215,794
NATASHA RANKIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$294,229 $36,159 $330,388
NATHAN BOWEN POLICY & INDUSTRY ADVANCEM 40.00
Key Emp
$195,484 $12,721 $208,205
STEPHANIE CLARK CEM VP BUSINESS DEVELOP (UNTIL MAY 2024) 40.00
Highest
$104,119 $2,124 $106,243
JANINE SPARROWGROVE ADMIN DIRECTOR (UNTIL APRIL 2025) 40.00
Highest
$140,704 $10,019 $150,723
SANDRA KIM CAE CMP PROF DEVELOP DIRECTOR (UNTIL SEPT 2024) 40.00
Highest
$112,050 $15,549 $127,599
NOREEN RICH MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & INDUST 40.00
Highest
$143,342 $19,513 $162,855
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 $4,519,301 $4,934,091 $4,840,981 $-414,790
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,840,852 $4,942,644 $5,517,859 $-101,792
2022 $5,069,202 $4,037,282 $5,083,505 $1,031,920
2021 $3,765,691 $3,418,865 $4,695,516 $346,826
2020 $4,832,579 $5,218,219 $3,935,150 $-385,640
2019 $5,157,250 $5,472,658 $4,784,154 $-315,408
2018 $5,592,132 $5,713,755 $5,636,847 $-121,623
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