Dedicated to providing water education, training and leadership to protect public health and the environment.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+48.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$24K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$24K
About American Water Works Association
Based on IRS filings
American Water Works Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in RALEIGH, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,359,172 | $917,203 | $977,744 |
| Revenue | $1,088,580 | $775,727 | $778,869 |
| Expenses | $1,212,199 | $1,012,207 | $719,061 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $24,537 | $14,863 | $381 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Water for People ($23,620).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water for People Greenwood Vlg, CO | general operating support | $23,620 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Picarella | Executive Dir. | 40 | $63,352 |
| Bryan Gossage | Executive Dir. | 40 | $28,879 |
| Courtney Driver | Past-Chair | 0.25 | — |
| Ben Kearns | Past-Chair | 7 | — |
| Kevin Irby | Chair | 3 | — |
| Lamya Badr | Vice Chair | 1.8 | — |
| Terry Houk | Secretary | 0.25 | — |
| Carolyn Ross | Chair-Elect | 0.5 | — |
| Mike Strader | Prof WW Rep | 0.25 | — |
| Corey King | WEF Delegate | 1 | — |
| Tom Bach | WEF Delegate | 0.25 | — |
| Melinda Ward | Prof Water Rep | 0.25 | — |
| David Saunders | AWWA Director | 0.25 | — |
| Keller Schnier | Secretary | 1.8 | — |
| Carl Wilson | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Chris White | Prof Water Rep | 1 | — |
| David Melton | Prof WW Rep | 0.77 | — |
| Jacob Mueller | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gregory Jenkins | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Mike Osborne | WEF Delegate | 1 | — |
| Bill Brewer | AWWA Director | 1.25 | — |
| Mary Knosby | Treasurer | 0.25 | — |
| Matt Hargett | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Water Works Association?
American Water Works Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in RALEIGH, NC. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Water Works Association?
As of 2024, American Water Works Association holds $1.4M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $24K in 2024.
Where does American Water Works Association operate?
American Water Works Association has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does American Water Works Association award?
In 2024, American Water Works Association awarded 1 grants totaling $24K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Water Works Association's EIN?
American Water Works Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6045934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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