Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
13-5660277
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
897,932
822,118
181,291
100,786
44,195
2,046,322
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
26,855,881
27,521,603
28,061,129
26,664,524
25,723,744
134,826,881
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
1,046,321
1,239,208
1,581,519
927,117
860,522
5,654,687
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
28,800,134
29,582,929
29,823,939
27,692,427
26,628,461
142,527,890
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
142,527,890
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
28,800,134
29,582,929
29,823,939
27,692,427
26,628,461
142,527,890
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,312,907
1,620,192
1,462,117
1,271,886
1,081,389
6,748,491
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,312,907
1,620,192
1,462,117
1,271,886
1,081,389
6,748,491
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
370,495
414,846
589,241
383,667
416,482
2,174,731
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
30,483,536
31,617,967
31,875,297
29,347,980
28,126,332
151,451,112
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
94.108 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
94.566 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
4.456 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
4.223 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
13-5660277
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Description of Other Program Services
FORM 990, PART III, QUESTION 4D
Committees - Includes development and implementation of information projects, media relations, inquiries, and the National Drinking Water Week campaign.
Material Differences in Voting Rights
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 1A
In the case of elections for the President-Elect, Directors-at-Large, and Vice Presidents, only the 47 Section Directors and Directors-at-large may vote.
CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS SINCE PRIOR 990
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 4
The audit committee charter was updated to revise the definition of member and add language on the responsibility for review of audited financial statements and form 990. Changes to governing documents were administrative in nature.
Classes of Members
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 6
Members of the organization include individual members, service provider members and utility members.
How Org ensures local unit's activities are consistent with its own
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 10B
An Affiliation Agreement has been developed and rolled out to Sections for signature. A majority of Sections have signed this agreement.
PROCESS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11A
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A THIRD PARTY PREPAPER AND IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOTIFIED BY E-MAIL THAT THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON-LINE BEFORE BEING FILED WITH THE IRS.
PROCESS FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12C
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM. CONFLICTS WITH REGARDS TO CONTRACTS OR TRANSACTIONS ARE DISCLOSED PRIOR TO ANY MEETING WHERE ACTION IS REQUIRED. THESE DISCLOSURES ARE REFLECTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. OFFICERS/DIRECTORS WITH CONFLICTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN OR DISCUSS THE MATTER AND ARE NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE. CONFLICTS ARE DEALT WITH AT THE BOARD AND MANAGEMENT LEVEL.
REVIEW OF CEO OR TOP MGMT OFFICIAL COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15A & 15B
The incoming Executive Director started in May 2010. There was no compensation (salary) review conducted until 2011. For the payment of bonuses for the Deputy EDs and CFO, the review was conducted in 2010 by the compensation committee and approved by the Executive committee. In addition, bonus amounts are generally determined by individual employment contract provisions. In determining the starting compensation for the Executive Director, the AWWA President (chair of Compensation Committee) was provided (1) executive salary information including survey comparability data and (2) executive salary information from the form 990s of other associations to use as resources to determine starting salary and for discussion with the Compensation Committee. In determining the Executive Director's bonus in 2010, the compensation committee was provided with comparable market data and benchmarking information. In addition, the ED's performance was reviewed by the Compensation Committee in relation to predetermined performance goals and objectives, prior to awarding the bonus. The executive committee ratified the decision of the compensation committee.
Governing Documents, Conflict of Interest Policy and Financial Statements
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19
AWWA's governing documents, finacial statements, and conflict of interest policy are made available to the public upon request for a valid buiness purpose.
Members
Form 990, Part VI, Question 7a
Members appoint the Section Director of their respective Section. Section Directors are voting members of the Board of Directors.
OTHER CHANGES TO NET ASSETS
PART XI LINE 5
11,020 Unrealized Gains 146,731 Change in Minimum Pension Liability 157,751 Total of Other Changes to Net Assets
Document Retention Policy
Part VI Question 14
AWWA has a written document retention policy but not a written document destruction policy.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.