Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
6666 WEST QUINCY AVENUE
Suite
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
DENVER, CO80235
D Employer identification number

13-5660277
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 29,443,601
F Name and address of principal officer:
DAVID LAFRANCE
6666 WEST QUINCY AVENUE
DENVER,CO80235
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.AWWA.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1881
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: AWWA UNITES THE WATER COMMUNITY TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND TO PROVIDE SAFE AND SUFFICIENT WATER FOR ALL.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 59
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 59
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 165
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 5,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 2,357,661
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 458,389
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 144,949 81,592
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 24,527,548 24,287,195
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 403,695 304,060
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,805,573 3,560,649
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 28,881,765 28,233,496
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 2,064,281 1,926,425
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 13,030,176 12,947,007
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,593,523    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 12,339,697 11,851,764
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 27,434,154 26,725,196
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,447,611 1,508,300
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 33,097,897 34,197,524
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 18,123,714 17,904,937
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 14,974,183 16,292,587
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: AWWA UNITES THE WATER COMMUNITY TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND TO PROVIDE SAFE AND SUFFICIENT WATER FOR ALL. THROUGH COLLECTIVE LEADERSHIP, AWWA ADVANCES TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT, AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,102,918 including grants of $ 1,883,025 ) (Revenue $ 11,573,613 )
MEMBER SECTION SERVICES - PLANS/COORDINATES EFFORTS TO STIMULATE ENROLLMENT OF MEMBERS IN THE ASSOCIATION AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO MEMBERS TO STRENGTHEN THE WATER COMMUNITY. THE ASSOCIATION HAD 49,996 MEMBERS AT 12/31/12.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,466,719 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 6,064,071 )
PUBLICATIONS & SUBSCRIPTIONS - INCLUDES PUBLICATION AND SALE OF BOOKS, MANUALS, HANDBOOKS, REPORTS, ETC. FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC AND WATER INDUSTRY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,732,913 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 7,591,252 )
CONFERENCES - MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES WHERE ALL PHASES OF WATER SUPPLY OPERATIONS ARE DISCUSSED TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY AND TO PROVIDE BETTER PUBLIC SERVICES. SIX (6) CONFERENCES WERE HELD SERVING ALMOST 13,000 ATTENDEES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 3,251,869 including grants of $ 43,400 ) (Revenue $ 1,031,663 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet20,554,419
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
98
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
165
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCA
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
59
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
59
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , OR
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletTHE ORGANIZATION6666 WEST QUINCY AVENUEDENVERCO80235 (303) 794-7711
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Charles F Anderson........................................................................
President
 1.0
.......................   		X   X       0   0
(2) James A Chaffee PE........................................................................
President Elect
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(3) Jerald W Stevens........................................................................
Immediate Past President
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(4) David E Rager........................................................................
Treasurer
 1.0
.......................   		X   X       0   0
(5) Joseph P Mantua PE........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(6) R Lee Roberts........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(7) Thomas P Walters........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(8) Tom Winkler........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(9) Frank J Tantone........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(10) Reid Campbell........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(11) Edmund Molyneux PEng........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(12) Dawn White........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(13) Philip L Brun Jr........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(14) Douglas G Brinkman PE........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(15) Marcey G Munoz........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(16) Jeff Nash........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(17) Sandy A Smith........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Jon Muraoka........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(19) Kyla B Jacobsen........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(20) Michael D Simpson........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(21) David O Pitcher........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(22) Timothy S Wilson........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(23) Thomas F Schrempp........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(24) Bernard Maloy........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(25) Rodolfo Gomez Acosta........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(26) Patricio Kalife........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(27) David S Koch........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(28) William Spain........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(29) Michael J O'Connell PE........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(30) John M Alston........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(31) Anthony P Bilek........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(32) Frank J Moritz Jr........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(33) Patrick J Connelly........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(34) Dennis M Kelleher........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(35) Stephen R Shoaf........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(36) Larry Thelen........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(37) Melinda L Raimann........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(38) Thomas J Moulton........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(39) Mark F Knudson........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(40) Gene C Koontz........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(41) Rafael A Ortiz Diaz........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(42) Donald Ellis........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(43) Mrs Lela Perkins........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(44) Mark Cline........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(45) Mrs Kristin Bisgard........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(46) Alan D Fortenberry PE........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(47) Charles Maddox........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(48) H Ali Mahan........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(49) Jonathan Carpenter PE........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(50) Simon Thomas........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(51) Tony Averbeck........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(52) Gary J McCoy........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(53) Alissa Lockett........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(54) Sean D Osborne PE........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(55) Rosemary Smud........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(56) Craig Woolard........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(57) Christopher S Jarrett........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(58) Jeanne M Bailey........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(59) Kanwal Oberoi........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(60) Andrew DeGraca........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(61) Aurel M Arndt........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(62) Roy L Wolfe........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(63) Michael A Nolan PE........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(64) Charles W Wulff Jr........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(65) Terry M Cole........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(66) Dan E Hood........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(67) Carla J Schumacher........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(68) Gerald T Blain........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(69) Daniel D Montgomery........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(70) Robert J Walters........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(71) Lisa Ansley........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(72) Wayne Stiver........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(73) Martin Garcia........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(74) Martin J Jarrett........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(75) Brian L Ramaley........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(76) Edward W Morrison Jr........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(77) Marie S Pearthree PE........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(78) J Paul Blake........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(79) Robert C Cheng PhD........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(80) David LaFrance........................................................................
Executive Director
 40.0
.......................   		    X       267,087 0 29,241
(81) Paula MacIlwaine........................................................................
Deputy Executive Director
 40.0
.......................   		    X       200,846   26,627
(82) Thomas Curtis........................................................................
Deputy Executive Director- DC
 40.0
.......................   		    X       209,075   20,059
(83) Kevin Mann........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
 40.0
.......................   		    X       162,385   16,232
(84) Robert Huff........................................................................
Director of Info Technology
 40.0
.......................   		        X   143,494   18,619
(85) Elizabeth Haigh........................................................................
Director of Publishing
 40.0
.......................   		        X   141,578   14,928
(86) Susan Franceschi........................................................................
Director of Membership
 40.0
.......................   		        X   128,614   17,046
(87) James Roberson........................................................................
Director of Federal Relations
 40.0
.......................   		        X   127,438   15,579
(88) Jane Johnson........................................................................
Director of Sales
 40.0
.......................   		        X   107,829   12,697
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,488,346 0 171,028
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet12
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
QUADGRAPHICS INC, PO BOX 644840PITTSBURGHPA152644840 PRINTING SERVICES 839,698
FREEMAN COMPANIES, PO BOX 650036DALLASTX752650036 CONVENTION MGMT. 528,889
CRITIGEN LLC, 7604 TECHNOLOGY WAY SUITE 300DENVERCO80237 COMPUTER HOSTING 302,454
SHERATON HOTELS, one starpointSTAMFORDCT06902 meeting facilities 296,333
arthur j gallaher rmc inc, po box 742205LOS ANGELESCA900742205 ins. broker services 263,189
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet22
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 41,209
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		40,383
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 81,592
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 11,573,613 11,573,613    
b CONFERENCES & SEMINARS 561499 7,591,252 7,591,252    
c ADVERTISING & SUBSCRIPTIONS 511120 3,695,918 1,338,257 2,357,661  
d SPONSORSHIP REVENUE 511120 504,700 504,700    
e ADMN/RNTL-WATER RSRCH FDN, WATER FOR PPL 900099 440,332 440,332    
f All other program service revenue . 481,380 481,380    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 24,287,195
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 304,060     304,060
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 731,592     731,592
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 3,578,258
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 1,210,105
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 2,368,153 2,368,153    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a TRAVEL REVENUE 900099 415,321     415,321
b MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 45,583 45,583    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 460,904
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 28,233,496 24,343,270 2,357,661 1,450,973
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 1,591,021 1,591,021
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 43,400 43,400
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 292,004 292,004
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 932,553 393,510 539,043  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 8,787,856 6,057,323 2,200,206 530,327
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,350,567 880,751 389,585 80,231
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,185,598 759,621 359,249 66,728
10 Payroll taxes ........... 690,433 442,365 209,209 38,859
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 379,286 336,778 26,063 16,445
c Accounting ........... 111,376 98,894 7,653 4,829
d Lobbying ........... 14,313   14,313  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 1,209,384 1,073,845 83,104 52,435
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,354,307 1,033,582   320,725
13 Office expenses ....... 2,054,781 1,870,292 1,578 182,911
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,513,676 1,443,268 1,225 69,183
17 Travel ............ 968,079 772,979 186,692 8,408
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,971,096 1,958,726 4,616 7,754
20 Interest ........... 14,256 12,779 28 1,449
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,018,936 912,329 1,886 104,721
23 Insurance .............. 253,274 230,744 429 22,101
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a MISCELLANEOUS 411,566 105,756 305,810  
b COMPLIMENTARY PUBLICATIONS 187,718 115,939   71,779
c RECRUITING/TRAINING 143,345 128,513 194 14,638
d UBI TAXES 204,000   204,000  
e All other expenses 42,371   42,371  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 26,725,196 20,554,419 4,577,254 1,593,523
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 1,253,763 1 4,405,410
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 11,837,494 2 7,335,343
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 778,098 4 914,207
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 772,538 8 661,524
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 526,641 9 535,580
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 18,768,364
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 10,822,160 8,217,184 10c 7,946,204
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 1,010,082 11 1,008,087
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 8,585,000 12 11,310,000
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 117,097 15 81,169
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 33,097,897 16 34,197,524
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 2,450,885 17 2,381,576
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 8,909,783 19 9,127,071
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 700,000 20 360,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 6,063,046 25 6,036,290
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 18,123,714 26 17,904,937
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 13,208,911 27 14,495,448
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 495,594 28 491,191
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 1,269,678 29 1,305,948
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 14,974,183 33 16,292,587
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 33,097,897 34 34,197,524
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
28,233,496
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
26,725,196
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,508,300
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
14,974,183
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
2,696
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-192,592
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
16,292,587
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
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
f
g
(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 supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
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........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 181,291 100,786 44,195 144,949 81,592 552,813
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...... 28,641,184 27,093,416 26,166,504 25,808,157 25,553,375 133,262,636
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. 1,001,464 498,225 417,762 549,989 415,321 2,882,761
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 29,823,939 27,692,427 26,628,461 26,503,095 26,050,288 136,698,210
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. 261,302 31,473 45,613 37,884 24,254 400,526
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 261,302 31,473 45,613 37,884 24,254 400,526
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           136,297,684
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 29,823,939 27,692,427 26,628,461 26,503,095 26,050,288 136,698,210
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 1,462,117 1,271,886 1,081,389 1,106,362 1,035,652 5,957,406
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 1,462,117 1,271,886 1,081,389 1,106,362 1,035,652 5,957,406
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. 589,241 383,667 416,482 381,485 302,539 2,073,414
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..           0
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 31,875,297 29,347,980 28,126,332 27,990,942 27,388,479 144,729,030
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
94.174 %
16
16
94.141 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
4.116 %
18
18
4.392 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Name of the organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5660277
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

13-5660277
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 3
Name of organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

13-5660277
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

13-5660277
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5660277
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 16,254  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 102,193  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 118,447  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 26,606,749  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 26,725,196  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        6,000,000
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 150,650 125,445 148,716 118,447 543,258
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         1,500,000
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 16,763 19,302 16,748 16,254 69,067
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012


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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5660277
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 1,815,272 1,775,610 1,728,006 1,605,606 1,541,596
b Contributions ........ 36,390 37,803 41,345 94,269 39,349
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 38,877 45,736 53,115 64,898 72,278
d Grants or scholarships ..... 43,400 43,877 46,856 36,767 47,617
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 1,847,139 1,815,272 1,775,610 1,728,006 1,605,606
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet2.710 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet70.700 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet26.590 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   252,423 252,423
b Buildings ................   10,066,706 4,028,092 6,038,614
c Leasehold improvements ............   209,810 209,810  
d Equipment ................   1,658,111 1,573,728 84,383
e Other .................   6,581,314 5,010,530 1,570,784
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 7,946,204
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS 		11,310,000 F








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 11,310,000
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
PENSION LIABILITY 6,036,290








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 6,036,290
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 29,253,705
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 2,696
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,017,513
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 1,020,209
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 28,233,496
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 28,233,496
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 27,935,301
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,210,105
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 1,210,105
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 26,725,196
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 26,725,196
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4 DESCRIBE THE INTENDED USES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS THE ORGANIZATION HAS DONOR RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING INCOME TO AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. THE ASSOCIATION RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS: (1) WOLMAN - AN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE TO RECOGNIZE THOSE WHOSE CAREERS IN THE WATER WORKS INDUSTRY EXEMPLIFY VISION, CREATIVITY, AND EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC OF ABEL WOLMAN'S LONG AND PRODUCTIVE CAREER. (2) LARSON - SCHOLARSHIPS HONOR THE MEMORY OF DR. LARSON BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENTS PREPARING FOR CAREERS IN THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE OR ENGINEERING TO WHICH DR. LARSON MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS.
Part XI, Line 2d Reconciliation of Revenue Cost of Goods Sold Reclassed From Revenue and Netted Against Expense 1,210,105 Change in Minimum Pension Liability (192,592) Total (1,017,513)
Part XII, Line 2d Reconciliation of Expense Cost of Goods Sold Reclassed From Revenue and Netted Against Expense 1,210,105 Total 1,210,105
Part X, Question 2 Uncertain Tax Positions Management has evaluated their income tax positions under the guidance included in ASC 740. Based on their review, management has not identified any material uncertain tax positions to be recorded or disclosed in the financial statements.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5660277
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
North America     Grantmaking OPERATING SUPPORT 292,004
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services conference/travel 38,463
North America     Program Services conference/travel 65,243
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     395,710
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     395,710
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
North America Oper Support 30,072 check      
North America Oper Support 37,148 check      
North America Oper Support 138,235 check      
North America Oper Support 17,709 check      
North America Oper Support 53,840 check      
North America Oper Support 15,000 check      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
6
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS OUTSIDE THE U.S. PART 1, LINE 2 MEMBER SECTION ALLOTMENTS: THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES ANNUAL ALLOTMENTS EACH YEAR PAYABLE TO ITS MEMBER SECTIONS. THIS ALLOTMENT PROVIDES OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO THE MEMBER SECTIONS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number
13-5660277
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) WATER FOR PEOPLE
100 E Tennessee Ave
Denver,CO80209 		84-1166148 501(C)(3) 27,650       Operating Support
(2) ALASKA
22457 Hilltop Cir
Chugiak,AK995675708 		92-0104130 501(C)(3) 15,000       Operating Support
(3) ALABAMA - MISSISSIPPI
po box 430
cleveland,MS38732 		23-7026150 501(C)(3) 32,213       Operating Support
(4) ARIZONA
1042 Wllw Crk Rd A101-510
Prsctt,AZ86301 		23-7026151 501(C)(3) 29,482       Operating Support
(5) CALIFORNIA-NEVADA
10574 Acacia St D6
Rancho Ccmnga,CA91730 		94-6114828 501(C)(3) 211,946       Operating Support
(6) CHESAPEAKE
1001 LILY SPRGS RD
GLENVILLE,PA17329 		52-1182688 501(C)(3) 26,785       Operating Support
(7) CONNECTICUT
944 prospect st
naugatuck,CT06770 		06-6100180 501(C)(3) 20,656       Operating Support
(8) FLORIDA
1300 9TH ST BLD B-124
SAINT CLOUD,FL34769 		23-7027079 501(C)(3) 78,759       Operating Support
(9) GEORGIA
8055 brookwood way
cumming,GA30041 		58-1815129 501(C)(3) 42,269       Operating Support
(10) HAWAII
2153 N KING ST SUITE 200
Honolulu,HI96819 		99-0165772 501(C)(3) 15,000       Operating Support
(11) ILLINOIS
545 S Randall Rd
St Charles,IL601741533 		23-7026152 501(C)(3) 55,819       Operating Support
(12) INDIANA
8365 Keystone Xng St 300
Indnpls,IN46240 		23-7026153 501(C)(3) 37,543       Operating Support
(13) INTERMOUNTAIN
3430 Danish Rd
Sandy,UT840932139 		23-7026154 501(C)(3) 17,214       Operating Support
(14) iowa
100 court ave 203
des moines,IA50309 		23-7026138 501(C)(3) 18,124       Operating Support
(15) KANSAS
PO BOX 3046
SALINA,KS67402 		23-7026155 501(C)(3) 15,000       Operating Support
(16) KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE
PO Box 22788
Louisville,KY402520788 		23-7026156 501(C)(3) 49,383       Operating Support
(17) MICHIGAN
PO Box 609
Grand Ledge,MI488370609 		38-6073280 501(C)(3) 45,032       Operating Support
(18) MINNESOTA
701 XENIA AVE 600
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		23-7026161 501(C)(3) 28,984       Operating Support
(19) MISSOURI
2717 SW MONARCH DR
LEES SUMMIT,MO64082 		23-7026157 501(C)(3) 24,320       Operating Support
(20) MONTANA
PO Box 582
Seeley Lake,MT598680582 		23-7026158 501(C)(3) 15,000       Operating Support
(21) NEBRASKA
PO Box 95026
Lincoln,NE68509 		23-7026159 501(C)(3) 15,000       Operating Support
(22) NEW ENGLAND
125 Hopping Brook Rd
Holliston,MA01746 		04-1666330 501(C)(3) 54,349       Operating Support
(23) NEW JERSEY
207 DEPEW ST
DUMONT,NJ07628 		22-6049378 501(C)(3) 37,806       Operating Support
(24) NEW YORK
614 7TH NORTH ST
LIVERPOOL,NY13088 		11-6026214 501(C)(3) 63,118       Operating Support
(25) NORTH CAROLINA
3725 National Dr Ste 217
Raleigh,NC27612 		56-6045934 501(C)(3) 40,734       Operating Support
(26) NORTH DAKOTA
918 E Divide Ave
Bismarck,ND585011947 		44-0420756 501(C)(3) 15,000       Operating Support
(27) OHIO
3972 Indianola Ave
Columbus,OH432143158 		23-7026162 501(C)(3) 69,136       Operating Support
(28) PACIFIC NORTHWEST
PO Box 872467
VANCOUVER,OR98687 		23-7026163 501(C)(3) 79,176       Operating Support
(29) PENNSYLVANIA
1309 Bridge St
New Cumberland,PA17070 		23-7026164 501(C)(3) 60,302       Operating Support
(30) PUERTO RICO
PO BOX 9648
caguas,PR00726 		66-0343550 501(C)(3) 15,000       Operating Support
(31) ROCKY MOUNTAIN
9222 teddy ln
lonetree,CO80124 		23-7026165 501(C)(3) 64,053       Operating Support
(32) SOUTH CAROLINA
400 summerlea dr
columbia,SC29203 		23-7052846 501(C)(3) 27,734       Operating Support
(33) SOUTH DAKOTA
23343 479TH AVE
EGAN,SD57024 		23-7026166 501(C)(3) 15,000       Operating Support
(34) SOUTHWEST
2820 N Pierce St
Little Rock,AR722072824 		23-7026167 501(C)(3) 35,851       Operating Support
(35) TEXAS
PO BOX 80510
Austin,TX78708 		75-1388778 501(C)(3) 100,454       Operating Support
(36) VIRGINIA
PO Box 55420
Virginia Beach,VA234719420 		23-7026168 501(C)(3) 49,397       Operating Support
(37) WEST VIRIGINIA
PO Box 1355
Saint Albans,WV251771355 		31-0988950 501(C)(3) 15,000       Operating Support
(38) WISCONSIN
PO BOX 635
Oak Creek,WI531540635 		23-7026169 501(C)(3) 27,432       Operating Support
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
38
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) AWARDS (WOLMAN) 3 31,400      
(2) SCHOLARSHIPS (LARSON) 2 12,000      










Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE U.S. PART I, LINE 2 FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED AS AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO RECIPIENTS. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS SUPPORT EDUCATION FEES. IN REGARDS TO THE WOLMAN AWARDS - MID-WAY THROUGH THE YEAR OF SUPPORT, AWWA REQUESTS FROM THE STUDENT A LETTER STATING THE PROGRESS TOWARDS THEIR DEGREE TO INCLUDE AN ABSTRACT OF RESEARCH, AND ALSO A LETTER FROM THEIR ADVISOR WITH SIMILAR INFORMATION. MEMBER SECTION ALLOTMENTS: THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES ANNUAL ALLOTMENTS EACH YEAR PAYABLE TO ITS MEMBER SECTIONS. THIS ALLOTMENT PROVIDES OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO THE MEMBER SECTIONS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR. CONTRIBUTIONS PAYABLE WATER FOR PEOPLE: AWWA MAINTAINS A PROGRAM WHEREBY A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION IS MADE TO WATER FOR PEOPLE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5660277
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)David LaFranceExecutive Director (i)
(ii)		 251,097
0 		15,000
0 		990
0 		22,500
0 		6,741
0 		296,328
0 		15,000
0
(2)Paula MacIlwaineDeputy Executive Director (i)
(ii)		 184,616
  		15,000
  		1,230
  		18,782
  		7,845
  		227,473
  		15,000
 
(3)Thomas CurtisDeputy Executive Director- DC (i)
(ii)		 191,321
  		15,000
  		2,754
  		18,919
  		1,140
  		229,134
  		15,000
 
(4)Kevin MannChief Financial Officer (i)
(ii)		 147,401
  		14,000
  		984
  		14,748
  		1,484
  		178,617
  		14,000
 
(5)Robert HuffDirector of Info Technology (i)
(ii)		 134,180
  		7,500
  		1,814
  		13,386
  		5,233
  		162,113
  		7,500
 
(6)Elizabeth HaighDirector of Publishing (i)
(ii)		 137,892
  		2,500
  		1,186
  		12,922
  		2,006
  		156,506
  		2,500
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
INFORMATION REGARDING BENEFTIS PROVIDED PART I, QUESTION 1A First class or charter travel is offered to Officers of the Association if the trip is beyond Continental North America and any single segment exceeds seven hours. In 2012, AWWA did not provide or reimburse any officers for first class or charter travel.
NON-FIXED PAYMENTS PART I, QUESTION 7 Performance bonuses were paid to the highest compensated employees and executive bonuses were paid to the officers. The compensation committee determined the amount of executive bonuses paid to the officers.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
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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.
Family/Business Relationship with Another Officer or Director Form 990, Part VI, Question 2 Director Michael D. Simpson and director Dan Hood (who served only part of the year) have a business and family relationship. Jerald Stevens and David LaFrance have a business relationship as directors of AWWA's inactive wholly-owned subsidiary, AWWA Assocation Services, Inc.
Changes to Organizational Documents since Prior 990 Form 990, Part VI, Question 4 AWWA updated its Bylaws in 2012. This change included removing the Chair of Water for People from the Board of Directors for AWWA.
Classes of Members Form 990, Part VI, Question 6 Members of the organization include individual members, service provider members and utility members.
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.
How Org Ensures Local Unit's Activities are Consistent with its Own Form 990, Part VI, Question 10B Each section has signed an affiliation agreement with the Assocation.
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.
Document Retention Policy FORM 990, Part VI, Question 14 AWWA has a written document retention policy but not a written document destruction policy.
Review of CEO or Top Mgmt Official Compensation Form 990, Part VI, Question 15A & 15B The current Executive Director started in May 2010. A compensation (salary and bonus) review was conducted for 2012 by the compensation committee. For the payment of bonuses for the Deputy EDs and CFO, the review was conducted in 2012 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 for 2012, 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.
Other Changes in Net Assets Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Change in Minimum Pension Liability (192,592) Total (192,592)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

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Name of the organization
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5660277
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) AWWA ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC

6666 WEST QUINCY AVENUE
DENVER,CO80235
84-1265561 		INACTIVE CO NA
  		C Corp     100.000 % Yes  












Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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