Nonprofit · EIN 84-2838528
WATER TOWER INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · BUFORD, GA 30519
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $883,284 | $930,430 | -$47,146 | $1,291,715 | $961,904 | $329,811 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $860,196 | $577,530 | $282,666 | $441,923 | $64,966 | $376,957 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $717,246
- of which government grants
- $373,545
- Program service revenue
- $176,324
- Investment income
- $139
- Net rental income
- $13,900
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$24,430
- Net income from gaming
- $105
- Other revenue
- -$10,425
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $302,016
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $366,968
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $60,749
- Occupancy
- $3,196
- Travel
- $5,783
- Depreciation
- $62,683
- Program services (functional)
- $523,551
- Management and general (functional)
- $322,432
- Fundraising (functional)
- $84,447
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $441,923
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,291,715
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $961,904
- Net assets, end of year
- $329,811
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $200,681
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $329,811
- Gross receipts
- $913,068
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA MEEKER | CEO Officer | 20 | $270,254 | $0 | $41,987 |
| CHRIS IMPELLITTERI | DIRECTOR OF R&E Highest-paid employee | 30 | $0 | $140,908 | $32,923 |
| ELLEEN O'NEILL PHD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRELL GIBBS PHD PE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE BHARAT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MASINO | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GLEN DAIGGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY CARNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH EXTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS IMPELLITTERI | DIRECTOR OF R&E Officer | 30 | $122,912 | $8,810 |
| ELLEEN O'NEILL PHD | DIRECTOR, CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRELL GIBBS PHD PE | DIRECTOR, TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GLEN DAIGGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MASINO | DIRECTOR, PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PAUL BOWEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MACGREGOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA L MEEKER | CEO Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2500 CLEAN WATER COURT, BUFORD, GA 30519-5733
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 2000 Clean Water Drive, Buford GA 30519
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELISSA MEEKER, 2500 CLEAN WATER COURT, BUFORD, GA 30519
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Melissa Meeker, 2436 Sunflower Drive, Hoschton GA 30548
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA MEEKER, CEO
- Phone
- (470) 822-0501
- Website
- www.theh2otower.org
- Return prepared by
- MAULDIN & JENKINS LLC
Mission
THE WATER TOWER IS A NON-PROFIT INNOVATION HUB FOCUSED ON ADVANCING THE WATER INDUSTRY BY EXPEDITING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE WATER SOLUTIONS AND ATTRACTING AND TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF WATER PROFESSIONALS.
Program accomplishments
- A HUB FOR SOLUTIONS IN RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, TRAINING AND ENGAGEMENT FOR WATER UTILITIES ENSURING ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE AND RESILIENT WATER SERVICES.Expenses $523,551 · revenue $176,324
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
- 84-2838528
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,291,715
- Income (IRS master file)
- $913,068
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $883,284 | $930,430 | $1,291,715 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $860,196 | $577,530 | $441,923 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $380,860 | $453,810 | $176,567 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Melissa Meeker | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 84-2838528).
Questions about WATER TOWER INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of WATER TOWER INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WATER TOWER INSTITUTE INC is 84-2838528.
- Is WATER TOWER INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to WATER TOWER INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WATER TOWER INSTITUTE 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 WATER TOWER INSTITUTE INC 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 WATER TOWER INSTITUTE INC 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 WATER TOWER INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MELISSA MEEKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of WATER TOWER INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $270,254 (MELISSA MEEKER, CEO).
- How much revenue does WATER TOWER INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $883,284, expenses of $930,430 and total assets of $1,291,715 at year end.
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