Nonprofit · EIN 27-3502329
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY INC
Tax-exempt · MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,880,789 | $1,395,997 | $484,792 | $1,699,034 | $44,665 | $1,654,369 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,607,212 | $1,279,867 | $327,345 | $1,135,760 | $12,409 | $1,123,351 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,010,046 | $1,164,508 | -$154,462 | $795,883 | $53,962 | $741,921 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,870,024
- of which government grants
- $937,034
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10,765
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $138,875
- Other salaries and wages
- $597,831
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $941,120
- Professional fundraising fees
- $53,043
- Accounting fees
- $44,715
- Travel
- $6,466
- Depreciation
- $505
- Program services (functional)
- $835,135
- Management and general (functional)
- $270,716
- Fundraising (functional)
- $290,146
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,135,760
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,699,034
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $44,665
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,654,369
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,646
- Publicly traded securities
- $560,820
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,532,423
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $121,946
- Gross receipts
- $1,880,789
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 6,236
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Etgen | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $138,875 | $37,877 |
| Frank Dawson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carmera Thomas-Wilhite | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie Parker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leila MacCarthy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Simpson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Atwood | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Wakeman-Linn | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Khadija Abdur-Rahman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendal Peifer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Gallagher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nina Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Wazenski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Boynton | Development Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Palumbo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Etgen | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $139,154 | $9,403 |
| Leila MacCarthy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Atwood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Khadija Abdur-Rahman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jess Larkin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Whorley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nina Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam duPont | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Boynton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Palumbo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Dawson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carmera Thomas-Wilhite | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie Parker | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Simpson | Development Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Wakeman-Linn | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Etgen | Executive Director Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,808 | $8,836 |
| Erica Whorley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ron Snyder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Khadija Abdur-Rahman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Boynton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam duPont | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nina Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Atwood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Green | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carmera Thomas-Wilhite | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Dawson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie Parker | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Simpson | Development Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Russo | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 975 INDIAN LANDING RD, MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108-2136
- In care of
- % SUZANNE ETGEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Suzanne Etgen, 975 Indian Landing Road, Millersville, MD 211082136
- Signed the 990
- SUZANNE ETGEN, Executive Director
- Phone
- (410) 222-3831
- Website
- www.aawsa.org
- Return prepared by
- Mullins PC
Mission
Our mission is to train and mobilize community leaders to drive change for sustainable landscapes and clean waters.
Program accomplishments
- Master Watershed Steward Certification Course: This educational course provides 70 hours of field and classroom training to equip Stewards (volunteer community members) with the skills and resources needed to mobilize their communities to reduce pollution through projects such as tree planting, conservation landscapes, large stormwater projects, and raising awareness about actions that can reduce pollution. Stormwater Success and Tree Trooper Training: Stormwater Success is designed for HOA leaders and property managers and focuses on stormwater management and maintenance, while Tree Trooper Training provides training and resources for community leaders developing tree planting projects. WSA also directly supports the development of dozens of additional stormwater management projects and assists volunteers in maintaining existing projects and clearing invasive plants. Spring into Action Annual Conference: This conference brings together over 300 community leaders and restoration professionals to learn, network, and plan restoration efforts for the year.Expenses $457,733
- Continuing education and engagement programs: These cover a variety of topics such as native plants, GIS mapping tools, and site assessments. WSA offers a variety of restoration programs and technical support for project leaders to develop, install, and maintain environmental restoration projects. Our RePlant Anne Arundel and RePlant Annapolis program plants thousands of trees in communities throughout Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis, while our RePollinate program distributes native plants to increase pollinator habitat. Our Save Our Trees initiative aims to clear invasive vines from canopy trees.Expenses $377,402
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3502329
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,699,034
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,880,789
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,880,789 | $1,395,997 | $1,699,034 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,607,212 | $1,279,867 | $1,135,760 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,010,046 | $1,164,508 | $795,883 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,164,009 | $1,013,224 | $1,020,429 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 27-3502329).
Questions about ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY INC
- What is the EIN of ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY INC is 27-3502329.
- Is ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY INC 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 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Suzanne Etgen.
- Who are the officers and directors of ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,875 (Suzanne Etgen, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,880,789, expenses of $1,395,997 and total assets of $1,699,034 at year end.
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