THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION IS TO BE THE NATIONAL UNIFYING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA'S NUMEROUS INLAND WATERWAYS AND PORTS INFRASTRUCTURE INTERESTS, SERVING AS THE DEFINITIVE SPOKESPERSON FOR INLAND WATERWAYS INFRASTRUCTURE IN WASHINGTON AND AROUND THE COUNTRY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+0.0% YoY
About Waterways Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Waterways Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $110K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,359,702 | $3,351,965 | $2,910,961 |
| Revenue | $2,916,033 | $3,410,990 | $2,702,509 |
| Expenses | $2,692,998 | $2,949,909 | $2,372,140 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $109,710 | $80,665 | $21,319 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Illinois Corn Growers Association ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION BLOOMINGTON, IL | TV SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AUSTIN GOLDING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRANDY CHRISTIAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN KELLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN MUELLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE MCGINNIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHERRIE FELDER | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| CHRIS BLANCHARD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAMON JUDD | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DELBERT BILITER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACQUELINE BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAKE BRODBECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF WEBB | FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY KEIFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA STEPHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN WEPFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JORDAN HOWARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KERRY COLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN BECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LANCE RASE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LANCE SANNINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEE NELSON | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MARIO MUNOZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTIN HETTEL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARY ANN BUCCI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT RICKETTS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MATT WOODRUFF | GENERAL COUNSEL | 1 | — |
| MIKE SOMALES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER STEPHAICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDY DESUTTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT CARLISLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT MCCOY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RODNEY WEINZIERL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT RAMSHAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SPENCER MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM PARKER III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD LINK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD SANDIFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WADE BEASLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRACY ZEA | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $456,230 |
| DEBRA CALHOUN | SENIOR VP | 35 | $299,845 |
| JENNIFER ARMSTRONG | VP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | 40 | $255,841 |
| PAUL ROHDE | VP - MIDWEST REGION | 40 | $239,304 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterways Council Inc?
Waterways Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Waterways Council Inc?
As of 2024, Waterways Council Inc holds $3.4M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Waterways Council Inc operate?
Waterways Council Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Waterways Council Inc award?
In 2024, Waterways Council Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Waterways Council Inc's EIN?
Waterways Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0080090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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