Florida Water Resource Conference
To work for the advancement of science and education by distribution of its funds, particularly for development of professional continuing education in environmental materials,journals,services and scholarly activities associated with the water and wastewater industry.
Florida Water Resource Conference at a glance
In short: Florida Water Resource Conference gave $862K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $287K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $861,765
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $287,255
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $287,255
- Total assets
- $785,259
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Florida Water Resource Conference funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florida Section American Water Works ($287K). Together the top 3 received $862K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $862K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $862K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Section American Water Works St Cloud, FL | — | $287,255 |
| Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Palm Beach Gardens, FL | — | $287,255 |
| Florida Water Environment Associati Orlando, FL | — | $287,255 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $785,259 | $1,557,230 | $1,644,662 | $861,765 | 3 | — |
| 2024 | $871,330 | $1,415,538 | $1,521,938 | $663,582 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $1,017,730 | $1,218,497 | $626,549 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $445,782 | $1,000,345 | $516,016 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $68,470 | $41,063 | $44,303 | — | — | $1,063 |
| 2020 | $365,004 | — | $228,057 | $40,000 | 1 | — |
About Florida Water Resource Conference
Based on IRS filings
Florida Water Resource Conference is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Merritt Island, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $785K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $862K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Florida Water Resource Conference is led by Michelle Clark, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 26 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michelle Clark
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$67K (2023) → $96K (2025)
Mark Lehigh
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Monteleone
Fwpcoa Board
Director → Fwpcoa Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen Whitcomb
Fwpcoa Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Fernandez
Fwea Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Paterniti
Fwea Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Kowalski
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wilson-Davis
Fsawwa Boad
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie G Craig
Fsawwa Boad
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Darrow
Fwpcoa Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Murphy
Fwpcoa Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Guingona
Fsawwa Boad
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rim Bishop
Secretary & Treasurer
Fwpcoa Board → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Ruland
Fwpcoa Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Mechler
Fwea Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Holcomb
Fsawwa Boad
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Tedcastle
Fsawwa Boad
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bina Nayak
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Case
Fwpcoa Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Fasnacht
Fwea Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hernandez
Fwea Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Carter
Fsawwa Boad
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Shropshire
Fwpcoa Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Nelson
Fwea Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sweeney
Fwea Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shea Dunifon
Fsawwa Boad
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (47)
- Former: Athena C Tipaldos (2023–2024) — Fwpcoa Board
- Former: Brad Hayes (2023–2024) — Fwea Board
- Former: Emilie Moore (2023–2024) — Fsawwa Boad
- Former: Greg Taylor (2023–2024) — Fsawwa Boad
- Former: James Wallace (2023–2024) — Fwea Board
- Former: Kartik Vaith (2023–2024) — Fwea Board
- Former: Ronald Cavalieri (2023–2024) — Fwea Board
- Former: Sondra Lee (2023–2024) — Fwea Board
- Former: Tim Madhanagopal (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Pam London-Exner (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Fred Bloetscher (2023) — Fsawwa Boad
- Former: Nicole McConnell (2023) — Vice President
- Former: B. Hayes (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: E. Moore (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: F. Bloetscher (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: G. Taylor (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: G. Whitcomb (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: J. Wallace (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: K. Kowalski (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: M. Darrow (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: P. Guingona (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: R. Bishop (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: R. Cavalieri (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: S. Lee (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: T. Madhanagopal (2020–2022) — President
- Former: A. Tipaldos (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: K. Enlow (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: K. Vaith (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: M. Clark (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: M. Lehigh (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: N. McConnell (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: P. Murphy (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: J. Paterniti (2022) — Director
- Former: L. Wilson-Davis (2022) — Director
- Former: M. Craig (2022) — Director
- Former: S. Mechler (2022) — Director
- Former: T. Tedcastle (2022) — Director
- Former: H. Hanson (2020) — Reg Agent
- Former: K. Dragash (2020) — Director
- Former: M. Bailey (2020) — Director
- Former: M. Leigh (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: M. Sweeney (2020) — Director
- Former: R. Bordner (2020) — Director
- Former: S. Anaheim (2020) — Director
- Former: S. Kelly (2020) — President
- Former: T. King (2020) — Director
- Former: W. Young (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $96K, to Michelle Clark (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Florida Water Resource Conference
How much does Florida Water Resource Conference give each year?
Florida Water Resource Conference gave $862K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $664K across 3 grants.
What is Florida Water Resource Conference's typical grant size?
Florida Water Resource Conference's median grant in 2025 was $287,255, and its average grant was $287,255, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Florida Water Resource Conference give grants?
Florida Water Resource Conference gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
How large is Florida Water Resource Conference?
Florida Water Resource Conference reported $785K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Florida Water Resource Conference?
Florida Water Resource Conference is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Merritt Island, FL. It holds $785K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Florida Water Resource Conference's EIN?
Florida Water Resource Conference's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2954172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
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