Nonprofit · EIN 27-2253080
INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · FARGO, ND 58102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,414,465 | $1,692,451 | -$277,986 | $768,101 | $169,710 | $598,391 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,426,991 | $1,469,410 | -$42,419 | $1,036,600 | $160,223 | $876,377 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,372,898 | $1,483,415 | -$110,517 | $1,092,590 | $173,794 | $918,796 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,116,390
- of which government grants
- $1,109,346
- Program service revenue
- $275,567
- Investment income
- $20,562
- Other revenue
- $1,946
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $902,952
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,116,116
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,124
- Occupancy
- $18,758
- Travel
- $7,266
- Program services (functional)
- $1,325,312
- Management and general (functional)
- $367,139
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,036,600
- Total assets, end of year
- $768,101
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $169,710
- Net assets, end of year
- $598,391
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $598,391
- Gross receipts
- $1,414,465
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- ND
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES FRITZ | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $136,950 |
| JON EWEN | CHAIRMAN Officer | 0 | $0 |
| PHIL MURPHY | VICE-CHAIRMAN Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DR LINDSAY PEASE | TREASURER/SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 |
| THOMAS DESUTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| APRIL SWENBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| THOMAS SHOCKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAIDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN FINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DUANE POOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TOM PERDUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES FRITZ | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $131,595 |
| JON EWEN | CHAIRMAN Officer | 0 | $0 |
| PHIL MURPHY | VICE-CHAIRMAN Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DR LINDSEY PEASE | TREASURER/SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DR THOMAS DESUTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TOM PERDUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| THOMAS SCHOCKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAIDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN FINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DRDUANE POOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| APRIL SWENBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE SINNER | CHAIRMAN Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JAY LEITCH | VICE-CHAIRMAN Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CAROLL | TREASURER/SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 |
| PHIL MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOSH IHRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dr LINDSAY PEASE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAIDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN FINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DUANE POOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHARLES FRITZ | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1120 28TH AVE N STE B, FARGO, ND 58102-1334
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHARLES FRITZ, 1120 28TH AVENUE NORTH, FARGO, ND 58102
- Signed the 990
- CHARLES FRITZ, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (701) 388-0861
- Website
- www.iwinst.org
- Return prepared by
- HAROLD ROTUNDA CPA
Mission
TO FOSTER WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP THROUGH LEADERSHIP IN DECISION SUPPORT, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
Program accomplishments
- WATER RESOURCE RESEARCHExpenses $1,325,312 · revenue $1,414,465
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2253080
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $768,101
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,414,465
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,414,465 | $1,692,451 | $768,101 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,426,991 | $1,469,410 | $1,036,600 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,372,898 | $1,483,415 | $1,092,590 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,044,274 | $1,210,330 | $1,362,645 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-2253080).
Questions about INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE is 27-2253080.
- Is INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHARLES FRITZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,950 (CHARLES FRITZ, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,414,465, expenses of $1,692,451 and total assets of $768,101 at year end.
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