U S Water Alliance
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
U S Water Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2008, with $8,483,028 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1620 I St Nw Ste 500, Washington, DC, 20006 EIN 26-2112661 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2023)
$8.5M
▲ 28.4% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$8.2M
Net assets
$6.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for U S Water Alliance— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For U S Water Alliance: 9 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for U S Water Alliance— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For U S Water Alliance: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1620 I St Nw Ste 500, Washington, DC, 20006
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $435K (FY2009) to $8.5M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $921KNet assets $6.2M
Operating margin
3.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.1M
Total liabilities
$921K
Net assets
$6.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,483,028▲28.4% | $8,230,221▲49.4% | $6,186,123▲4.3% | $7,107,486▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,604,451▲2.8% | $5,508,897▲9.1% | $5,933,316▲22.6% | $6,694,679▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,426,737▲53.6% | $5,049,963▲35.1% | $4,837,762▲39.8% | $5,662,523▲44.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,183,310▼12.5% | $3,737,689▲15.9% | $3,460,988▲14.8% | $3,930,310▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,779,906▲16.2% | $3,226,141▼16.0% | $3,015,367▲106% | $3,396,934▲105% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,113,437▲14.2% | $3,840,940▲9.9% | $1,461,602▲22.9% | $1,658,929▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,600,888▲47.2% | $3,493,385▲46.3% | $1,189,105▲9.9% | $1,498,506▲33.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,446,625▲10.3% | $2,387,798▲40.7% | $1,081,602▲5.8% | $1,120,781▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,218,926 | $1,697,661▲150% | $1,022,775▲629% | $1,047,878▲255% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $679,202▲23.4% | $140,393▲438828% | $295,060▲55.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | $435,391 | $550,574 | -$32 | $189,216 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $560K total
6 grants to U S Water Alliance totaling $560K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | One water summit 2022 | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2021 | $300,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - provide support, coordination and infrastructure for water agency leaders, including those in the bay area, that are actively supporting water debt relief and to advance an agenda to ensure water debt relief is prioritized in state and federal relief packages. | 2020 | $60,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | One water summit 2019: cleveland delegation | 2019 | $10,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Environment | 2017 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is U S Water Alliance a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. U S Water Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-2112661, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is U S Water Alliance's EIN?
- U S Water Alliance's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-2112661.
- How much revenue does U S Water Alliance report?
- U S Water Alliance reported $8,483,028 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does U S Water Alliance have?
- CharityIndex grades U S Water Alliance B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for U S Water Alliance (EIN 26-2112661) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.