New England Water Works Association Inc
Founded in 1882, the New England Water Works Association, Inc. (NEWWA) is the largest and oldest water works association in New England, serving the drinking water profession across six New England states. As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) member organization headquartered in Holliston, Massachusetts, NEWWA brings together water utilities, consultants, manufacturers, vendors, regulators, academia, and other interested parties to network, educate, and advocate. The organization offers more than 200 training courses annually, holds two major conferences and several specialty symposia, and awards approximately $25,000 in scholarships each year. Accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, NEWWA maintains a tradition of excellence in water works education since its founding, with a mission to promote public health and advance knowledge through education, advocacy, and research.
New England Water Works Association Inc at a glance
In short: New England Water Works Association Inc gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,824
- +20.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,824
- +20.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,824
- Total assets
- $6,325,755
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who New England Water Works Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Water for People ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How New England Water Works Association Inc gives
- Giving grew 90% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $11K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water for People Denver, CO | Water for Underserve | $10,824 |
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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 | $6,325,755 | $2,974,275 | $2,676,262 | $10,824 | 1 | $131,033 |
| 2024 | $5,805,727 | $2,761,704 | $2,589,050 | $9,003 | 1 | $110,442 |
| 2023 | $5,422,095 | $2,544,592 | $2,471,873 | $9,085 | 1 | $97,672 |
| 2022 | $5,434,638 | $3,122,147 | $2,406,884 | $5,705 | 1 | $223,618 |
| 2021 | $5,317,027 | $2,104,407 | $1,830,534 | $7,462 | 1 | $190,216 |
About New England Water Works Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
New England Water Works Association Inc is a public charity, based in Holliston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $131K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New England Water Works Association Inc is led by Demetrios G. Vidalis, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Demetrios G. Vidalis
President
Vice President → President-El, 2024
President-El → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Boisvert
President El
Nh Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President El, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Lynch
Ri Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Stosse
Ct Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darin Lafalam
Ma Director
Ma State Director → Ma Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Ryan
Director-At-
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Duncan
Vt Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Morin
Nh Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Paradis
Maine Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanine Dudle
Director at
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret McCarthy
Director at
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Little
Ma Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten King
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$152K (2023) → $170K (2025)
Michael Pelletier
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen C. Olson
Past President
Presidvice P → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Garrity
Vice President
Director-At- → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Brockway
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: James L. Decelles (2021–2024) — Past President
- Former: Nathan H. Little (2021–2024) — Director-At-
- Former: Rob Little (2022–2024) — Ma Director
- Former: David M. Kane (2021–2023) — Maine Director
- Former: Erica Lotz (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Michael Barsotti (2021–2023) — Vt Director
- Former: Craig W. Douglas (2022–2023) — Awwa Director
- Former: Lisa H. Gove (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Barbara K. Cook (2021) — Past President
- Former: Christopher C. Hodgson (2021) — Awwa Director
- Former: Gregory M. Leighton (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Thomas D. Lecourt (2021) — Ma State Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $170K, to Kirsten King (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about New England Water Works Association Inc
How much does New England Water Works Association Inc give each year?
New England Water Works Association Inc gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9K across 1 grant.
How large is New England Water Works Association Inc?
New England Water Works Association Inc reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
Where does New England Water Works Association Inc operate?
New England Water Works Association Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is New England Water Works Association Inc's EIN?
New England Water Works Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-1666330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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