American Water Works Association North Carolina Section
Dedicated to providing water education, training and leadership to protect public health and the environment.
American Water Works Association North Carolina Section at a glance
In short: American Water Works Association North Carolina Section gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,620
- +195.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $23,620
- Median grant
- $23,620
- Total assets
- $1,359,172
- +48.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Water Works Association North Carolina Section funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Water for People ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $24K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water for People Greenwood Vlg, CO | general operating support | $23,620 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,359,172 | $1,088,580 | $1,212,199 | $23,620 | 1 | $24,537 |
| 2023 | $917,203 | $775,727 | $1,012,207 | $7,982 | Total only | $14,863 |
| 2022 | $977,744 | $778,869 | $719,061 | — | — | $381 |
| 2021 | $973,300 | $645,026 | $569,529 | — | — | $26,162 |
| 2020 | $826,428 | $446,809 | $542,677 | — | — | $14,709 |
| 2019 | $888,350 | $856,583 | $798,014 | — | — | $14,224 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Water Works Association North Carolina Section
Based on IRS filings
American Water Works Association North Carolina Section is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Water Works Association North Carolina Section is led by Bryan Gossage, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryan Gossage
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$39K (2022) → $29K (2024)
Jennifer Picarella
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$63K (2024)
Kevin Irby
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Saunders
Awwa Director
Past Chair → Director, 2021
Director → Awwa Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Brewer
Awwa Director
Awwa Director Elect → Awwa Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Jenkins
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Mueller
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Hargett
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Kearns
Past-Chair
Vice Chair → Chair-Elect, 2023
Chair-Elect → Past-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Bach
Wef Delegate
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Wef Delegate, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey King
Wef Delegate
Director → Wef Delegate, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Driver
Past-Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Ross
Chair-Elect
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Chair-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Melton
Prof Ww Representative
Director → Prof Ww Representative, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris White
Prof Water Representative
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keller Schnier
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Osborne
Wef Delegate
Wef-Deleg Elect → Wef Delegate, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Houk
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lamya Badr
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Knosby
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Ward
Prof Water Representative
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Strader
Prof Ww Representative
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Brian Tripp (2019–2023) — Past-Chair
- Former: Ken Vogt (2019–2023) — Wef Delegate
- Former: Lamya King (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Catrice Jones (2019–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Kenneth Waldroup (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: John Poteat (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Marco Menendez (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Carla Meadows (2022) — Co-Interim E
- Former: Erin Carpenter (2022) — Co-Interim E
- Former: Jana Melton (2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Belk (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Greg Morgan (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeff Coggins (2019–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Jordan Taylor (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Kristine Williams (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Borchers (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ron Hargrove (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Betsy Drake (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Mencome (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Mencome (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Kenny Waldroup (2019) — Chair Elect
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $63K, to Jennifer Picarella (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Water Works Association North Carolina Section
How much does American Water Works Association North Carolina Section give each year?
American Water Works Association North Carolina Section gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $8K in grants paid.
How large is American Water Works Association North Carolina Section?
American Water Works Association North Carolina Section reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is American Water Works Association North Carolina Section?
American Water Works Association North Carolina Section is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Water Works Association North Carolina Section operate?
American Water Works Association North Carolina Section has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is American Water Works Association North Carolina Section's EIN?
American Water Works Association North Carolina Section's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6045934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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