National Ground Water Association Inc
The National Ground Water Association is the hallmark organization for anyone affiliated with the groundwater industry. A nonprofit organization, ngwa is composed of U.S. and international groundwater professionals-contractors, scientists and engineers, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers. Our purpose is to provide guidance to members, government representatives, and the public for sound scientific, economic, and beneficial development, protection, and management of the world's groundwater resources.
National Ground Water Association Inc at a glance
In short: National Ground Water Association Inc gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $250,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $16,858,005
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Ground Water Association Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Ground Water Association Inc
Who National Ground Water Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Groundwater Foundation ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2020) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Foundation Westerville, OH | Donation Related to Ground Water Industry Activities. | $250,000 |
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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 | $16,858,005 | $7,223,329 | $5,825,387 | $250,000 | 1 | $951,640 |
| 2023 | $15,088,008 | $6,379,093 | $5,459,666 | $200,000 | 1 | $352,432 |
| 2022 | $12,808,359 | $6,041,387 | $4,903,930 | $4,750 | Total only | $121,647 |
| 2021 | $12,956,566 | $6,427,326 | $4,516,675 | $924 | Total only | $956,273 |
| 2020 | $10,824,886 | $4,263,735 | $3,874,638 | $200 | Total only | $674,593 |
| 2019 | $10,717,469 | $5,612,869 | $5,184,657 | $3,304 | Total only | $269,837 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About National Ground Water Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
National Ground Water Association Inc is a public charity, based in Westerville, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $952K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Ground Water Association Inc is led by Terry Morse, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2019; 5 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terry Morse
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$162K (2019) → $267K (2024)
David Traut
President
President-Elect → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Magers
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024)
Thad A. Plumley
Director of Publications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Trisha R. Freeman
Director of Membership
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Fred Rothauge
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Boyette Jr.
Vice President - Contractors & Director
Director → Vice President - Contractors & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Casarez
Director
Vice President - Contractors & Engineer → Vice President - Contractors & Director, 2023
Vice President - Contractors & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Parker
Director
Vice President - Scientists & Engineers → Vice President - Scientists & Engineer, 2021
Vice President - Scientists & Engineer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Talkmitt
Vice President - Suppliers & Director
Director → Vp- Suppliers & Director, 2022
Vp- Suppliers & Director → Vice President - Suppliers & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chauncey Leggett
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Bach
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Kuhn
Vice President - Manufacturers & Director
Vp-Manufacturers & Director → Vice President - Manufacturers & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Beasley
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rad Massey
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Buddy Sebastian
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Nelson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Evener
Vice President of Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$132K (2023) → $147K (2024)
Jason House
Past President
Secretary → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Keyes
Treasurer
Director → Vice President - Contractor & Director, 2020
Vice President - Contractor & Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Macias
President Elect
Director → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Kellogg
Secretary
Vice President - Scientists & Engineer → Vice President - Scientists & Engineers, 2023
Vice President - Scientists & Engineers → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Davis
Vice President - Scientists & Engineers
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Brian Snelten (2019–2023) — Past President
- Former: Richard Layman (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Lococo (2023) — Director
- Former: James Lococo (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: David Evener (2020–2022) — Vice President of Operations
- Former: Charles Sebastian III (2022) — Director
- Former: Dan Collins (2019–2021) — Vice President - Suppliers & Director
- Former: Greg Tech (2019–2021) — Vp-Manufacturers
- Former: Jon Chisholm (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: K. Scott King (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Merritt Partridge (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Paul Humes (2019–2020) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: David Henrich (2019) — Past President
- Former: Denis Crayon (2019) — Director
- Former: Greg Beach (2019) — Vp-Suppliers
- Former: Mike Melancon (2019) — Director
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 $267K, to Terry Morse (Chief Executive Officer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Ground Water Association Inc
How much does National Ground Water Association Inc give each year?
National Ground Water Association Inc gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $200K across 1 grant.
How large is National Ground Water Association Inc?
National Ground Water Association Inc reported $16.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.2M.
Where does National Ground Water Association Inc operate?
National Ground Water Association Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is National Ground Water Association Inc's EIN?
National Ground Water Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0961448. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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