Nonprofit · EIN 31-1415293
THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WESTERVILLE, OH 43081
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $413,216 | $343,581 | $69,635 | $2,554,521 | $528,293 | $2,026,228 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $720,676 | $507,855 | $212,821 | $2,328,928 | $642,746 | $1,686,182 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $324,186
- Membership dues
- $1,000
- Program service revenue
- $3,900
- Investment income
- $25,253
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$45,716
- Other revenue
- $59,877
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,433
- Travel
- $3,010
- Program services (functional)
- $225,661
- Management and general (functional)
- $117,920
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,328,928
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,554,521
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $528,293
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,026,228
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,361,469
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,375,524
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $650,704
- Gross receipts
- $913,806
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY MORSE | CEO Key employee | 5 | $0 | $266,723 |
| JOHN BOYETTE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED ROTHAUGE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LOCOCO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM MAGERS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY MORSE | NGWA CEO Key employee | 5 | $0 | $235,337 | $26,824 |
| JOHN BOYETTE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED ROTHAUGE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LOCOCO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 601 DEMPSEY RD, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081-8978
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TERRY MORSE, 601 DEMPSEY ROAD, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081
- Signed the 990
- SAM MAGERS, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (614) 898-7791
- Website
- WWW.NGWA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REA & ASSOCIATES INC
Mission
THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION CONNECTS PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH LOCAL GROUNDWATER EDUCATION AND ACTION, MAKING US ALL A PART OF THE SOLUTION FOR CLEAN, SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTRIBUTIONS - THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR STEM EDUCATION SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO GROUNDWATER; TO FUND LEADING-EDGE PROGRAMMING THAT STIMULATES NEW KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, PROGRAMS AND PRODUCTS TO ADVANCE GROUNDWATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; AND TO BENEFIT THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD WITHOUT ACCESS TO PLENTIFUL SUPPLIES OF POTABLE GROUND WATER.Expenses $2,745
- USA GROUNDWATER FUND - THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION ASSISTS NEEDY FAMILES WITH ACCESS TO GROUND WATER BY PROVIDING GRANTS AND COORDINATING WITH LOCAL GROUNDWATER PROFESSIONALS. THE FUND HAS A THREE PART PURPOSE; EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF GROUNDWATER PROFESSIONALS, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND AWARNESS, AND TO HELP FUND THE DRILLING AND REPAIR OF WATER WELL FOR STRUGGLING FAMILES.Expenses $75,037 · grants $4,000 · revenue $63,777
- STUDENT EDUCATION - THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION CREATED THE ULTIMATE GROUNDWATER EDUCATION TOOL, KNOWN AS THE AWESOME AQUIFER KIT. THE KIT IS A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL GROUNDWATER KIT WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BUILD AN AQUIFER MODEL AND TEACH STUDENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER. THROUGH DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING THE FOUNDATION WAS ABLE TO EDUCATION OVER 200,000 STUDENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF GROUNDWATER SCIENCE.Expenses $23,473
- THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION ALSO DIRECTS A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO GROUND WATER AND THE GROUND WATER INDUSTRY.Expenses $124,406
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 | Not 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
- 31-1415293
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,554,521
- Income (IRS master file)
- $913,806
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $413,216 | $343,581 | $2,554,521 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $720,676 | $507,855 | $2,328,928 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $357,445 | $414,127 | $2,157,643 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION is 31-1415293.
- Is THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION 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 THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TERRY MORSE.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $413,216, expenses of $343,581 and total assets of $2,554,521 at year end.
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