irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $90KPUBLICATION SERVICES - CLEARWATERS MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED OF NEW LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE METHODS AND TECHNIQUES USED TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY.
- #2 $167KOPERATOR CERTIFICATION - NYWEA ADMINISTERS THE NEW YORK STATE WASTEWATER OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR NEW AND RENEWING WASTEWATER OPERATORS ON A FIVE YEAR CYCLE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Clear Waters Magazine
Quarterly publication informing members about new legislation, regulations, and technical developments in water quality management.
Environmental Career Scholarship
Offers $12,000 over four years to high school seniors in New York State pursuing environmental degrees.
Nicholas J. Bartilucci Environmental Scholarship
Provides $8,000 over four years to New York State high school seniors pursuing public service-focused environmental degrees.
Operator Certification Program
Administers the New York State Wastewater Operator Certification Program for new and renewing operators on a five-year cycle.
Pre-Certification Schools
Offers in-person training courses across New York State for wastewater operators preparing for certification exams.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 2 activities
- Facilitates professional development and knowledge sharingProvides opportunities for continuing and advanced education, including operator recertification, technical paper presentations at chapter and statewide meetings, and publication in WEF/NYWEA journals and magazines.
- Provides professional education and training programsOffers a wide range of technical training courses including Basic Operations, Activated Sludge, Laboratory Methods, Grade 3 and Grade 4 Management, and ABC Exam review classes, delivered in-person across New York State and in partnership with organizations like AWWA.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 2 activities
- Organizes chapter-based technical and social programsOrganizes technical and social programs through seven geographic chapters across New York State, providing regular meetings and opportunities for professional engagement and networking.
- Organizes statewide professional network of water quality chaptersOrganizes approximately 2,400 water quality professionals across seven geographic chapters, fostering collaboration and regional engagement.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosts annual and regional water quality technical conferencesHosts the NYWEA Annual Meeting, New York's largest water quality technical conference, and co-hosts the NYC Watershed Conference and the rotating Spring Meeting across the state, featuring technical sessions, exhibits, and networking opportunities for water professionals.
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Leads state and national clean water advocacy initiativesPlays a leadership role in developing and advancing state and national clean water programs through policy engagement and professional representation.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Offers scholarships for water quality professionals and studentsOffers over $50,000 in scholarships annually, including undergraduate, graduate, and operator-focused awards such as the Environmental Career Scholarship, Nicholas J. Bartilucci Scholarship, and specialized scholarships for women and nonbinary individuals in STEM, as well as support for conference attendance.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Operates mentorship matching programRuns a mentorship program called 'A Match Made in Water' to connect members interested in mentorship and support professional growth within the water quality field.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes Clear Waters Magazine and other publicationsProduces and distributes quarterly Clear Waters Magazine to members, along with brochures, meeting programs, and an email newsletter, covering legislation, regulations, technological advances, and member updates; maintains electronic archives dating back to 2012 and a thematic directory from 1988 to 2024.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Provides public education and outreach on water resourcesProvides educational resources and distributes a 'Value of Water' brochure to the public through the Public Outreach Committee to increase awareness of water resources and environmental issues.
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Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 1 activity
- Supports research in water quality managementAdvances scientific knowledge of water quality management by supporting research and special studies that contribute to innovation and best practices in the field.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Administers wastewater operator certification programAdministers the New York State wastewater operator certification program for new and renewing operators on a five-year cycle, ensuring compliance with state requirements and supporting professional credentialing.
- Supports operator certification preparationProvides Operator Quizzes in each issue of Clear Waters Magazine and makes over 40 past quizzes available online to help wastewater operators prepare for certification exams.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.82M
Contributions & grants$67K4%
Program service revenue$1.64M90%
Investment income$88K5%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$1.64M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$436K
Grants paid out$89K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.08M
Cash$682K
Investments$2.32M
Liabilities$381K
Net assets$2.69M
Liquid reserves22.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +16.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 24
- ADAM CUMMINGS — CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
- ANGEL FRENCH — CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
- BILL BRIZZELL — EX OFFICIO
- BRIAN FARRELLY — CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
- CHRIS KORZENKO — CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
- CLEMENT CHUNG — VICE PRESIDENT ELECT
- DANIEL O'SULLIVAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- DANIEL ROURKE — PRESIDENT
- DOUGLAS DALEY — COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
- ED HAMPSTON — EX OFFICIO
- GREGORY SHAW JR — WEF HOUSE OF DELEGATES REP
- HOWARD ROBINSON — COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
- JAKE KOCIC — CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
- KEVIN HICKEY — COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
- LISA DERRIGAN — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
- MARK KOESTER — CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
- MATTHEW OSTER — COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
- NEIL O'CONNOR — CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
- NOELLE SAWICKI — COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
- ROBERT DEGIORGIO — ASSISTANT TREASURER
- ROSALEEN NOGLE — WEF HOUSE OF DELEGATES REP
- TIMOTHY TABER — TREASURER
- VATCHE MINASSIAN — WEF HOUSE OF DELEGATES REP
- VIJESH VELLATT — PRESIDENT ELECT
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Capital Chapter Network — Geographic chapter of NYWEA serving the Capital region.
- Central Chapter Network — Geographic chapter of NYWEA serving the Central region.
- DEC Government — Collaborates with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on operator certification resources and listings.
- Genesee Valley Chapter Network — Geographic chapter of NYWEA serving the Genesee Valley region.
- Long Island Chapter Network — Geographic chapter of NYWEA serving the Long Island region.
- Lower Hudson Chapter Network — Geographic chapter of NYWEA serving the Lower Hudson region.
- Metcalf & Eddy | AECOM Partner — Collaborates through the Jim Anderson Memorial Scholarship to support students in environmental engineering.
- Metropolitan Chapter Network — Geographic chapter of NYWEA serving the Metropolitan region.
- NYC Department of Environmental Protection Partner — Co-hosts the NYC Watershed Conference with NYWEA
- NYS Department of State Partner — Co-hosts the NYC Watershed Conference with NYWEA
- NYWEA – Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Partner — Hosts pre-certification training courses at its facility in Wantagh, NY.
- One Water Workforce – AWWA Partner — Collaborates to deliver Activated Sludge training course in Liverpool, NY.
- Publications Committee Partner — Manages the production and content of Clear Waters Magazine
- SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education Partner — Hosts pre-certification training courses for wastewater operators in Queensbury, NY.
- SUNY Buffalo State Partner — Hosts pre-certification training courses for wastewater operators in Buffalo, NY.
- SUNY Hudson Valley Community College Partner — Partner institution for pre-certification training courses in Troy, NY.
- SUNY Jamestown Community College Partner — Hosts pre-certification training courses for wastewater operators at its Cattaraugus Campus in Olean, NY.
- SUNY Morrisville Partner — Hosts pre-certification training courses through its Environmental Training Center in Morrisville, NY.
- SUNY North Country Community College Partner — Partner institution for pre-certification training courses in Saranac Lake, NY.
- SUNY Ulster Community College Partner — Offers virtual pre-certification training courses for wastewater operators in Stone Ridge, NY.
- Thomas J. Lauro Partner — Member Education program is named in honor of Thomas J. Lauro.
- Water Environment Federation Network — Collaborates with WEF on publications and professional development opportunities for members.
- Water Environment Federation Network — NYWEA is a member association of the Water Environment Federation, a national network of water quality professionals.
- Water Environment Federation Network — NYWEA is a member association of the international Water Environment Federation.
- Water's Worth It Partner — Collaborates with Water's Worth It to provide public outreach resources on water value.
- Western Chapter Network — Geographic chapter of NYWEA serving the Western region.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Peer Networking and Technical Developmentmethodology: peer_networking_and_technical_developmentBy combining peer networking with technical research and case studies, the organization improves wastewater facility performance because shared professional experience and collaborative problem-solving enhance individual and organizational capacity in the water sector.
- Science-Education-Training Integrationmethodology: science-education-training integrationBy integrating scientific knowledge with education and hands-on training, the organization advances sustainable clean water quality management because this multidisciplinary approach ensures that practitioners are technically proficient, up-to-date with research, and aligned with public interest goals.
- Workforce Development Through Training and Mentorshipmethodology: workforce-development-through-training-scholarshipsBy funding pre-certification training and implementing mentorship programs, the organization strengthens the water industry workforce because early-career support and real-world guidance increase retention, diversity, and preparedness, particularly among underrepresented groups.