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Nonprofit · EIN 77-0232669

ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY

Tax-exempt · VENTURA, CA 93003

Financials

$292K$312K2023$328K$331K2024$345K$357K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$344,708$356,622-$11,914$101,480$1,699$99,781
December 31, 2024990$328,386$330,700-$2,314$121,819$9,643$112,176
December 31, 2023990$292,267$311,914-$19,647$128,525$13,668$114,857
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$128,676
Membership dues
$126,061
Program service revenue
$212,769
Investment income
$3,263
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$69,514
Occupancy
$2,418
Program services (functional)
$356,622

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$122,300
Total assets, end of year
$101,480
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,699
Net assets, end of year
$99,781
Gross receipts
$344,708
Employees
0
Volunteers
21
Year formed
1989
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kelle PistoneManaging Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$184,956
Susanne CooperPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Greg PattersonPresident Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Steve HuberVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Ann DeMartiniTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Laura HammanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kelle PistoneManaging Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$147,660
Ann DeMartiniPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Susanne CooperPresident Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Greg PattersonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Sheldon BergerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Laura HammanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kelle PistoneManaging Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$147,682
Raul AvilaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Ann DeMartiniPresident Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Susanne CooperVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Sheldon BergerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Laura HammanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5156 MCGRATH ST STE 104, VENTURA, CA 93003-7306
In care of
% KELLE MANN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Kelle Pistone, 5156 McGrath Street, Suite 104, Ventura, CA 93003
Signed the 990
Kelle Pistone, Managing Director
Phone
(805) 644-0922

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0232669 or by the name ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Create a forum for communication to exchange ideas and work toward uniform standards and policies among water entities; Improve communication for mutual benefit of disaster response and emergency preparedness; Promote water education and discussions for development, protection, conservation and improvement of water resources.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PUBLIC OFFICIALS/MEMBER RECEPTION - Held annually at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Learning and Banquet Center. Purpose: AWA members and guests assemble and communicate with region's local, state and federal officials and policymakers. Keynote dignitary speaker; current/crucial water briefing. Annual water leadership award presentation recognizing an individual or group for "outstanding service and dedication, in making a significant effort to improve our water resources.".
    Expenses $25,400 · revenue $39,140
  • YEAR END CORPORATE NIGHT - Annual program provides a forum for networking and water briefing to members, community leaders, and guests to reflect on recent achievements and review upcoming program of work.
    Expenses $10,100 · revenue $10,020
  • ANNUAL WATER SYMPOSIUM - Day long conference open to members, general public, media, students, policymakers. Brings expert industry speakers to provide current briefing and critical information on water supply, quality, cost and sustainability planning. Interactive, educational, communication program.
    Expenses $10,936 · revenue $68,743
  • Part III, Line 4d. WATERWISE EDUCATIONAL SERIES; CCWUC WATER OPERATOR CONTINUING EDUCATION; WATER BUS TOUR, VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS. ALL PROGRAM COSTS.
    Expenses $310,186 · revenue $95,866

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
77-0232669
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1990
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$101,480
Income (IRS master file)
$344,708

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$344,708$356,622$101,480XML
990December 2024$328,386$330,700$121,819IRS
990December 2023$292,267$311,914$128,525XML
990December 2022$271,779$277,780$143,448IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 77-0232669).

Questions about ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY

What is the EIN of ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY is 77-0232669.
Is ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1990.
Are donations to ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY 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 ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY 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 ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY 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 ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Kelle Pistone.
Who are the officers and directors of ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $184,956 (Kelle Pistone, Managing Director).
How much revenue does ASSOCIATION OF WATER AGENCIES OF VENTURA COUNTY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $344,708, expenses of $356,622 and total assets of $101,480 at year end.

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