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
WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION
Employer identification number
53-0225129
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
..............................................
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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.") .
2,272,489
1,370,382
1,057,395
1,455,179
1,723,505
7,878,950
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......
18,128,984
21,126,376
20,316,673
17,831,317
19,387,789
96,791,139
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
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.
20,401,473
22,496,758
21,374,068
19,286,496
21,111,294
104,670,089
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
104,670,089
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...
20,401,473
22,496,758
21,374,068
19,286,496
21,111,294
104,670,089
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
137,218
580,674
530,337
381,091
352,432
1,981,752
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
137,218
580,674
530,337
381,091
352,432
1,981,752
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
421,586
488,504
350,929
528,480
197,167
1,986,666
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
20,960,277
23,565,936
22,255,334
20,196,067
21,660,893
108,638,507
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
96.350 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.040 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
1.820 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.920 %
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
....
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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
WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION
Employer identification number
53-0225129
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
WEF HAS INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
WEF OFFICERS ARE SELECTED BY A NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND RECOMMENDED TO THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES WHO APPROVE THE OFFICERS BY MAJORITY VOTE. TRUSTEES ARE NOMINATED BY THE PRESIDENT TO SERVE THREE YEAR TERMS AND ARE CONFIRMED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
ANY PROPOSED CHANGES TO WEF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS MUST BE RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUT MUST ALSO BE RATIFIED BY A QUORUM OF VOTING MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS DRAFTED BY WEFS OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH INFORMATION AND INPUT FROM WEFS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES MANAGER. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY WEFS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT/CEO FOR ACCURACY. ONCE THE WEF MANAGEMENT TEAM HAS APPROVED THE DRAFT FORM 990, THE DOCUMENT IS SENT TO THE WEF OPERATIONS WORK GROUP, WHICH IS A BOARD OF TRUSTEES TASK FORCE, FOR ITS REVIEW. APPROVAL OF THE OPERATIONS WORK GROUP IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE FORM 990 TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FINAL APPROVAL. ONCE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES THE FORM 990, IT IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS ORIENTED ON WEF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. EVERY MEMBER SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY BOARD MEETING, THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE REMINDED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO ACKNOWLEDGE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHEN THE AGENDA IS BEING REVIEWED. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE "OTHER INTERESTS" AS DEFINED IN THE POLICY, ANNUALLY, AND MORE FREQUENTLY IF OTHER INTERESTS ARISE. THE BOARD OR DELEGATED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD MUST DECIDE WHAT IF ANY CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO TAKE IN RESPONSE TO DISCLOSURES OF OTHER INTERESTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
WEF PARTICIPATES IN SEVERAL SALARY SURVEYS IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA. SURVEYS AND DATA ARE RECEIVED AND REVIEWED TO MAKE COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS. THE ED IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. DATA FOR WEF KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED BY ED, HR AND LEADERSHIP STAFF.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
WEF'S FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE 990 AND POSTED ON THE INTERNET THRU INFORMATION SOURCES LIKE GUIDESTAR. WEF'S POLICY ALSO MAKES COPIES OF WEF'S DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO DIRECT REQUESTS MADE TO WEF AT IT'S OFFICE. WEF'S CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS ARE PRINTED ANNUALLY AS A "BOARD RESOURCE GUIDE". IN ADDITION, IT IS POSTED ON WEF'S WEBSITE IN A "MEMBER'S ONLY" SECTION. WEF VIEWS THESE DOCUMENTS AS PUBLIC DOCUMENTS AND WILL PROVIDE THEM TO ANY INTERESTED PARTY WHO SEEK THEM, HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN VERY FEW REQUESTS.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -90,836.
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
FORM 990 PART IV QUESTION 12 AND PART XI QUESTION 2B
THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AUDITED ANNUALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED AUDITING STANDARDS AS PART OF A CONSOLIDATED GROUP. SINCE THE ORGANIZATION OWNS 100% OF A FOR-PROFIT FOREIGN SUBSIDIARY, THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED UNDER GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES TO ISSUE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THEREFORE STAND ALONE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE NOT ISSUED FOR THE ORGANIZATION AS THE PARENT ENTITY. THE FOR-PROFIT FOREIGN ENTITY FILES FORM 5471 AS PART OF THE FORM 990-T.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.