Nonprofit · EIN 95-2368216
CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94621
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,644,301 | $6,345,914 | $298,387 | $6,487,962 | $3,047,735 | $3,440,227 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,506,134 | $5,986,470 | $519,664 | $4,836,259 | $1,870,703 | $2,965,556 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,510,901 | $5,703,925 | -$193,024 | $4,256,649 | $1,810,757 | $2,445,892 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,191,581
- Membership dues
- $2,191,581
- Program service revenue
- $4,270,805
- Investment income
- $139,001
- Other revenue
- $42,914
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $37,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,135,260
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,184,822
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,850,862
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $161,983
- Travel
- $742,539
- Depreciation
- $6,470
- Program services (functional)
- $5,931,719
- Management and general (functional)
- $414,195
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,836,259
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,487,962
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,047,735
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,440,227
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,928,244
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,440,227
- Gross unrelated business income
- $21,014
- Gross receipts
- $6,644,301
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 700
- Year formed
- 1927
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Jones | ED/CEO Officer | 40 | $313,921 | $23,700 |
| Philipp Miller | COO Officer | 40 | $216,450 | $36,846 |
| Norah Duffy | VP of Programs | 40 | $182,693 | $17,375 |
| Anabel Martinez | Director of Membership | 40 | $142,193 | $31,722 |
| Amy Lai | Director of Education | 40 | $156,633 | $13,727 |
| Cris Consunto | Snr. Fin. Mgr | 40 | $113,005 | $24,618 |
| Alexander Mackie | Dir. of Comm &Mktg | 40 | $123,857 | $8,094 |
| Melanie Guillen | Education Mgr. | 40 | $104,739 | $23,854 |
| Lydia Guerra | Dir. of Certificat | 40 | $114,351 | $13,754 |
| Nicole Agnone | Exhibits Mgr. | 40 | $104,073 | $15,217 |
| Gilbert Barela | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Gies | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Greely | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Brewen | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaitlin Zusy | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Omae | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Anir Bhagwat | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Chathu Abeyrathna | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Chris Newton | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Eric Van Cleave | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Garry Parker | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ian Mackenzie | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jerry Barajas | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| John Vogel | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jon Liberzon | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Street | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lucia Diaz | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Walkowiak | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ryan Sellman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Douglass | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Sushmitha Reddy | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Jones | ED/CEO Officer | 40 | $331,546 | $22,705 |
| Philipp Miller | COO Officer | 40 | $189,678 | $33,479 |
| Norah Duffy | Dir Certification | 40 | $175,349 | $16,679 |
| Alexander Mackie | Dir Comm & Mrktng | 40 | $164,752 | $8,283 |
| Amy Lai | Director Education | 40 | $128,910 | $25,907 |
| Anabel Martinez | Dir of Membership | 40 | $113,768 | $28,243 |
| Lydia Guerra | Sr. Man. Cert&Data | 40 | $109,532 | $13,004 |
| Chuck Greely | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gilbert Barela | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Gies | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Takemoto | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Prescott | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kody Tompkins | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ian Mackenzie | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Douglass | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Garry Parker | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| William Cassidy | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Walkowiak | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaitlin Gellerman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Vogel | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Newton | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chathu Abeyrathna | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Tucker | Past President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Brewen | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenn Jones | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $244,701 | $32,429 |
| Alec Mackie | Dir Comm & Mrktng | 40 | $159,514 | $7,937 |
| Norah Duffy | Dir Certification | 40 | $150,412 | $15,877 |
| Renu Pal | COO Officer | 40 | $159,420 | $3,778 |
| Amy Lai | Director Education | 40 | $123,486 | $24,313 |
| Megan Barillo | Communications Mgr | 40 | $100,984 | $15,418 |
| Lydia Guerra | Certif. Proj. Mgr | 40 | $102,411 | $12,349 |
| Jeff Tucker | P-El/Pres/P-P Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Greely | Pres-elect/Pres Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Arvind Akela | Pres/Past Pres Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gilbert Barela | VP/Pres-elect Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Villacorta | Treas/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Gies | Director/VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawn Nesgis | Treas/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Takemoto | Treas/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Wert | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chathu Abeyrathna | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Soma Bhadra | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Brewen | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| William Cassidy | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Douglass | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaitlin Gellerman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Abigail Gomez | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Debi Lewis | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Liberzon | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Newton | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Garry Parker | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Prescott | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Ratto | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Zaheer Shaikh | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kody Tompkins | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Vogel | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Walkowiak | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Warren | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bhavani Yerrapotu | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Miller | COO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7677 OAKPORT STREET SUITE 1030, OAKLAND, CA 94621-1929
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jennifer Jones, 7677 Oakport St Ste 1030, Oakland, CA 94621
- Signed the 990
- Jennifer Jones, ED/CEO
- Phone
- (510) 382-7800
- Website
- www.cwea.org
- Return prepared by
- HEALY AND ASSOCIATES
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2368216 or by the name CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To empower, educate, and connect water professionals to protect public health and the environment.
Program accomplishments
- Conference, trainings and seminars- CWEA delivers conferences, workshops, and technical training programs that provide critical education on regulatory compliance, emerging technologies, safety practices, and operational excellence. Programs are offered statewide through annual conferences, regional trainings and workshops, and collaborative partnerships with public agencies and industry stakeholders. Through formal collaboration with the State Water Resources Control Board, CWEA also provides training that supports regulatory compliance and helps reduce sewer system overflows. These educational programs strengthen workforce readiness, support environmental stewardship, and advance the reliability of Californias water infrastructure systems.Expenses $2,903,448 · grants $37,000 · revenue $2,127,550
- Member Services - CWEA serves approximately 11,000 members who are water quality professionals who work every day to protect Californias public health and environment. Through statewide networking, leadership development, mentoring, scholarships, recognition programs, and technical resources, CWEA strengthens the professional community responsible for safeguarding water quality. By connecting practitioners, sharing best practices, and supporting career advancement, CWEA helps build a resilient and highly skilled environmental workforce.Expenses $1,726,775
- Certification - Since 1938, CWEA has administered a voluntary, competency-based certification program that sets professional standards for wastewater practitioners. The program develops and validates examinations and renewal requirements that measure knowledge, skills, and competency across multiple wastewater vocations. CWEA certifications are widely recognized by public agencies and utilities and are often used to support hiring and advancement decisions. By promoting measurable competency and lifelong learning, the certification program ensures that Californias wastewater infrastructure is operated by qualified professionals dedicated to protecting public health and the environment.Expenses $1,301,496 · revenue $1,297,222
- Various other programs: Local Section Activities, Wastewater Publications,Committees, and Tri-State Seminar.revenue $846,033
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
- 95-2368216
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C022)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,487,962
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,644,301
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,644,301 | $6,345,914 | $6,487,962 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,506,134 | $5,986,470 | $4,836,259 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,510,901 | $5,703,925 | $4,256,649 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,579,218 | $4,862,954 | $4,383,517 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 95-2368216).
Questions about CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION is 95-2368216.
- Is CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION 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 CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION 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 CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION 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 CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jennifer Jones.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 31 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $313,921 (Jennifer Jones, ED/CEO).
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,644,301, expenses of $6,345,914 and total assets of $6,487,962 at year end.
Other nonprofits in OAKLAND
- GRID ALTERNATIVES EIN 26-0043353 · last filed 990 for 2024
- GRID ALTERNATIVES EIN 81-4042787 · last filed 990 for 2024
- SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION EIN 94-6069890 · last filed 990 for 2025
- APPAREL IMPACT INSTITUTE EIN 45-5146805 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT EIN 94-3179772 · last filed 990 for 2024
- SOGOREA TE LAND TRUST EIN 82-4415931 · last filed 990 for 2024
- ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK EIN 94-3261846 · last filed 990 for 2024
- VOTE SOLAR EIN 46-4396728 · last filed 990 for 2025