Georgia Rural Water Association Inc
The organizations primary purpose is to assist rural water systems in complying with the state safe dirnking water act through class workshops, technical assistance and sewer leak detection.
Georgia Rural Water Association Inc at a glance
In short: Georgia Rural Water Association Inc gave $16K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $15,611
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $7,806
- Median grant
- $7,806
- Total assets
- $3,435,226
- +66.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Georgia Rural Water Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Chattooga County ($11K). Together the top 2 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chattooga County Summerville, GA | To Aide in Safe Drinking Water Act | $10,611 |
| Floyd County Rome, GA | To Aide in Safe Drinking Water Act | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,435,226 | $4,117,604 | $2,767,507 | $15,611 | 2 |
| 2020 | $2,066,825 | $2,802,104 | $2,323,736 | — | — |
About Georgia Rural Water Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Georgia Rural Water Association Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in Barnesville, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $16K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Georgia Rural Water Association Inc is led by JAMES R MATTHEWS Jr., Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
JAMES R MATTHEWS Jr.
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $125K (2021)
David Kubaa
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Matthews III
Finance Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $132K (2021)
Bob Roberson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rod Wilson
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Brent B. Matthews
Coordinator
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $132K (2021)
Michael Clay
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rick Jeffares
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Lovett
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Doug Anderton (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $132K, to James R Matthews III (Finance Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Georgia Rural Water Association Inc
How much does Georgia Rural Water Association Inc give each year?
Georgia Rural Water Association Inc gave $16K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Georgia Rural Water Association Inc?
Georgia Rural Water Association Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
Where does Georgia Rural Water Association Inc operate?
Georgia Rural Water Association Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Georgia Rural Water Association Inc's EIN?
Georgia Rural Water Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1373517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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