Nonprofit · EIN 30-0416781
ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY NFP
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60606
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,705,378 | $1,408,367 | $297,011 | $1,433,312 | $277,434 | $1,155,878 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,496,309 | $1,300,230 | $196,079 | $1,209,399 | $350,532 | $858,867 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,423,731 | $1,118,525 | $305,206 | $946,895 | $284,107 | $662,788 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,011,578
- Membership dues
- $766,346
- Program service revenue
- $524,486
- Investment income
- $58,520
- Other revenue
- $110,794
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $178,178
- Other salaries and wages
- $624,675
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $932,422
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,839
- Accounting fees
- $72,150
- Occupancy
- $65,961
- Travel
- $23,867
- Program services (functional)
- $1,104,369
- Management and general (functional)
- $288,343
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,655
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,209,399
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,433,312
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $277,434
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,155,878
- Publicly traded securities
- $858,205
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,155,878
- Gross receipts
- $1,705,378
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Burke | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $159,278 | $18,900 |
| Jeffrey Hughes | Director of Finance & Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,586 | $15,545 |
| Kelly Connelly Kern | Director of Public Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,794 | $11,102 |
| Karen Guz | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Colwyn Sunderland | Vice-Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill McDonnell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Chavez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Carroll | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Kauffman | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Clover Rogers | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Jones | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dain Hansen | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Bennett | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Blackwell | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Krista Guerrero | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Paciorek | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Rick Maloy | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Samantha McLelland | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Summer Ortiz | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Terrance McCarthy | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Troy Benavidez | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Burke | President Officer | 40 | $158,783 | $15,226 |
| Jeffrey Hughes | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,616 | $12,289 |
| Katherine L Hans | Director of Policy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,646 | $8,436 |
| Karen Guz | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Colwyn Sunderland | Vice-Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill McDonnell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Walker | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Talbot | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Carroll | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Kauffman | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Clover Rogers | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dain Hansen | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Bennett | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Blackwell | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Krista Guerrero | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Lowell Lampen | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Paciorek | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Maloy | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer Ortiz | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Troy Benavidez | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Burke | President Officer | 40 | $150,749 | $14,984 |
| Jeffrey Hughes | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,176 | $10,092 |
| Ron Voglewede | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Guz | Vice-Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Walker | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill McDonnell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Talbot | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Carroll | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Clover Rogers | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Colby Pellegrino | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Colwyn Sunderland | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dain Hansen | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Blackwell | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Hernandez-Tomlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Lowell Lampen | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Paciorek | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Ric Miles | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Zimmerman | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 318 W ADAMS ST STE 1514, CHICAGO, IL 60606-5116
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Ron Burke, 318 W Adams St 1514, Chicago, IL 60606
- Signed the 990
- Ron Burke, President & CEO
- Phone
- (773) 360-5100
- Return prepared by
- DESMOND & AHERN LTD
Mission
Alliance for Water Efficiency is dedicated to promoting the efficient and sustainable use of water.
Program accomplishments
- We are building stronger, more resilient communities, businesses, and ecosystems alongside our members and partners.Our Sustainable Water Vision for 2030 envisions a world where water is properly valued in every form and proactively, efficiently, and sustainably managed throughout its entire cyclefrom the water provider to the tap and back into our waterways.Expenses $1,104,369 · revenue $635,280
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0416781
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,433,312
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,705,378
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,705,378 | $1,408,367 | $1,433,312 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,496,309 | $1,300,230 | $1,209,399 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,423,731 | $1,118,525 | $946,895 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,157,382 | $1,079,919 | $624,902 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 30-0416781).
Questions about ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY NFP
- What is the EIN of ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY NFP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY NFP is 30-0416781.
- Is ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY NFP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY NFP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY NFP file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY NFP due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY NFP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ron Burke.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $159,278 (Ron Burke, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY NFP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,705,378, expenses of $1,408,367 and total assets of $1,433,312 at year end.
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