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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0601171

NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23219

Financials

$573K$605K2023$616K$493K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$616,452$492,800$123,652$464,933$0$464,933
June 30, 2024990$572,524$604,698-$32,174$341,281$0$341,281
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$616,425
Investment income
$27
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$341,281
Total assets, end of year
$464,933
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$464,933
Gross receipts
$616,452
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
NC

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BETH ECKERTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0
ELIJAH WILLIAMSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0
ERIKA BAILEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0
CHRISTOPHER CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BART FARMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JAY GIBSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSEPH LOCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RHONDA LOCKLEARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TONYA MANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
WILL LAWSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BETH ECKERTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ELIJAH WILLIAMSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ERIKA BAILEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BART FARMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY GIBSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TONYA MANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RHONDA LOCKLEARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATE FLEMMINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSEPH LOCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WILL LAWSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
C/O AQUALAW PLC 6 SOUTH 5TH STREET, RICHMOND, VA 23219-0000
In care of
% AQUALAW PLC
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BETH ECKERT, C/O AQUALAW PLC 6 SOUTH 5TH STREE, RICHMOND, VA 23219
Signed the 990
ERIKA BAILEY, TREASURER
Phone
(804) 716-9021
Return prepared by
CLARKSON DAVID CPA PC

Mission

TO ENSURE NORTH CAROLINA'S WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON SCIENCE AND GOOD PUBLIC POLICY, WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR NORTH CAROLINA'S MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER INDUSTRY TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT SUCCESSFULLY AND COST EFFECTIVELY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ASSOCIATION TRACKS AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN STATE AND FEDERAL WATER-QUALITY RELATED REGULATORY ACTIVITIES THAT AFFECT THE MUNICIPAL WATER/WASTEWATER INDUSTRY IN NORTH CAROLINA. IT COMPILES AND REVIEWS STATE AND FEDERAL WATER QUALITY-RELATED GUIDANCE, POLICY AND TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS, GUIDANCE FROM EPA REGION IV, AND EPA HEADQUARTERS' OFFICE OF WATER AND OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE. THE ASSOCIATION ACTIVELY COMMENTS ON ALL WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, PRETREATMENT, EMERGING CONTAMINANT, AND OTHER REGULATORY/PERMITTING ISSUES OF CONCERN.
  • THE ASSOCIATION MONITORS, SUPPORTS AND/OR OPPOSES LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER INDUSTRY IN NORTH CAROLINA, IN PARTICULAR, WE ARE ACTIVE REGARDING STATE AND FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAMS FOR OUR MEMBERS.
  • THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS ON WASTEWATER COMPLIANCE ISSUES, LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, REGULATORY ISSUES AND OTHER MATTERS AFFECTING THE MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE TOPICS PRESENTED INCLUDE A WIDE RANGE OF SIGNIFICANT REGULATORY AND PERMITTING ISSUES AFFECTING THE INDUSTRY. IT HELD A WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE THAT ADDRESSED CRITICAL COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS, AS WELL AS STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING THE MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER INDUSTRY'S COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS.

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
80-0601171
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$464,933
Income (IRS master file)
$616,452

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$616,452$492,800$464,933XML
990June 2024$572,524$604,698$341,281XML
990June 2023$531,080$413,069$373,455IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 80-0601171).

Questions about NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION is 80-0601171.
Is NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2010.
Are donations to NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION 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 NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BETH ECKERT.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NORTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $616,452, expenses of $492,800 and total assets of $464,933 at year end.

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