Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
91-0954840
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the 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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
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)
(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)
(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
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
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)
(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.") .
16,148
25
3,106
4,310
2,763
26,352
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......
257,229
225,007
240,341
255,089
261,342
1,239,008
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
56,663
55,300
69,655
85,715
85,429
352,762
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
330,040
280,332
313,102
345,114
349,534
1,618,122
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
4,000
1,775
700
6,475
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
4,000
1,775
700
6,475
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,611,647
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
330,040
280,332
313,102
345,114
349,534
1,618,122
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,876
3,007
1,330
1,011
662
7,886
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
8,122
10,516
20,141
38,779
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,876
3,007
9,452
11,527
20,803
46,665
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
1,345
1,345
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
631
702
168
83
1,660
3,244
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
332,547
284,041
322,722
356,724
373,342
1,669,376
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
96.540 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.800 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
3.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
91-0954840
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DOING BUSINESS AS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM C
ASSOCIATION
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
PACIFIC NORTHWEST CLEAN WATER ASSOCIATION (PNCWA) IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THE WATER QUALITY IN THE STATES OF IDAHO, OREGON, AND WASHINGTON. WE PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR MEMBERS, THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
THE 12-MEMBER BOARD MEETS MONTHLY AND SERVES AS THE GUIDING BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION WITH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WORKING CLOSELY WITH MANAGEMENT TO GUARANTEE PROGRAM SUPPORT AND FISCAL COMPLIANCE. OTHER VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE IN THE CREATION OF TECHNICAL TRAINING INCLUDING A DIVERSE INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERED AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND OTHER WORKSHOPS DONE BOTH IN-PERSON AND BY WEBINAR. NON-TECHNICAL COMMITTEES SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES SUCH AS PUBLIC EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING, AND A RANGE OF VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
THE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP; 5 WEBINAR TRAININGS WERE OFFERED ("VAPOR PHASE CONTROL;" "ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR OPERATORS;" "LESSONS LEARNED FROM RENEWAL ENERGY PROJECTS AT WWTP;" "PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT;" AND "LOCKOUT/TAGOUT") WITH A TOTAL OF 173 ATTENDEE STATIONS; AND 397 INDIVIDUALS WERE AWARDED CEUS (CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS).
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
PARTICIPATES IN THE CERTIFIED ISEF PROGRAM. SELECT AND SPONSOR EACH STATE WINNER AND THEIR TEACHER'S TRAVEL TO THE NATIONAL COMPETITION AS WELL AS BOTH STUDENTS AND ONE PARENT AND TEACHER TO THE PNCWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE. 4. ADOPT-A-SCHOOL GRANTS: FUND 6TH-12TH GRADE WATER CURRICULUMS IN EXCHANGE FOR PROVIDING A CLASSROOM PRESENTATION FROM A WATER PROFESSIONAL AND/OR TREATMENT FACILITY TOUR. EIGHT SCHOOLS RECEIVED FUNDING IN 2012 WITH GRANTS TOTALING 4,921. PROVIDE WINNERS WITH WATER SOURCE BOOK ACTIVITIES AND WASTEWATER UTILITY PARTNER. ATTEND HIGH SCHOOL CAREER FAIRS WITH DISPLAY. 5. ENCOURAGE AWARENESS OF THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON THE WEF (WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION) WEBSITE. THESE WATER RESOURCE MATERIALS ARE TARGETED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC (WATER SERVICE CONSUMERS), EDUCATORS AND K- 12 STUDENTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS AND WATER QUALITY PROFESSIONALS. 6. THE PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE ALSO WORKED WITH THE STUDENTS & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE ON A SERVICE PROJECT TIED TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE. THREE HUNDRED WATER EDUCATION PACKETS WERE ASSEMBLED AND TAKEN BY ATTENDEES FOR USE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: IN ADDITION TO THE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO ITS 1,600 MEMBERS THAT HELP BUILD PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS, PNCWA FOCUSES ON THE ISSUE OF WORKFORCE SUSTAINABILITY (HAVING A TRAINED WORKFORCE TO TAKE THE LEAD AS RETIREMENTS INCREASE IN THE FIELD). LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND DIFFERENT AREAS OF SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ARE PART OF THIS EFFORT AS WELL AS A NEWLY ESTABLISHED SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION IN THE WATER QUALITY FIELD. IN 2012, A TOTAL OF 4,500 WAS AWARDED IN PNCWA ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS WITH 2 RECIPIENTS RECEIVING 1,500 AND 2 OTHERS AWARDED 750 EACH TO HELP COVER COSTS IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS REGARDING WATER QUALITY. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE RAISED A TOTAL OF 6,518 IN 2012 TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE FUND'S GROWTH. ALSO, A ROBUST AWARDS PROGRAM IS IN PLACE TO HONOR EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD. ONE PNCWA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL WAS SUPPORTED IN ATTENDING THE WEF/AWWA (WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION) YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT. TWO PACIFIC NORTHWEST TEAMS WERE GIVEN TRAVEL SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL OPERATIONS CHALLENGE COMPETITION AT WEFTEC WHERE WWTP OPERATORS' SKILLS IN MAINTENANCE, PUMP, SAFETY, AND LAB EVENTS ARE TESTED. A 1,350 DONATION WAS MADE BY PNCWA TO WERF (WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION) TO SUPPORT WATER RESEARCH. ONE PNCWA REPRESENTATIVE WAS SUPPORTED IN ATTENDING THE WEF/AWWA FLY-IN IN WASHINGTON DC, AN AN EVENT DESIGNED TO ENGAGE LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF IN CRITICAL WATER TOPICS WITH PEOPLE FROM THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. A MENTORING PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED WHICH PAIRS MENTORS AND PROTGS WHO COMMIT TO WORKING TOGETHER OVER THE COURSE OF AT LEAST A YEAR.
MANAGEMENT DELEGATED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3
PNCWA HAS NO EMPLOYEES AND HAS DELEGATED CONTROL OVER CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES TO A THIRD PARTY MANAGEMENT AGENT PURSUANT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT. THIS THIRD PARTY MANAGEMENT AGENT ACTS AS THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL OF THE ORGANIZATION AND HAS ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE DECISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY, ADMINISTRATION, AND OPERATIONS OF PNCWA.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
PNCWA IS ORGANIZED AS A NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION WITH MEMBERS.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
FOUR REGIONAL DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED ON THE REGIONAL LEVEL BY THE SECTIONS AND SIT ON THE PNCWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MEMBERS ELECT THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING CHAPTERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 10B
REGIONS HAVE BEEN FORMED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IDAHO REGION; OREGON REGION; WESTERN WASHINGTON REGION; AND EASTERN WASHINGTON REGION. EACH REGION HAS A REGIONAL DIRECTOR AND AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. EACH REGION'S CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS ARE REVIEWED AND ADOPTED BY PNCWA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SECTIONS MAY BE OPERATED UNDER THE REGION'S CONSTITUTION. SECTIONS INCLUDE REGIONAL AFFILIATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR COLLECTION SYSTEMS, INDUSTRIAL WASTE FACILITIES, OR ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE OBJECTIVES ARE IN HARMONY WITH PNCWA. SECTIONS HAVE THEIR OWN BYLAWS WHICH MUST BE APPROVED BY THE REGION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND PNCWA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF PNCWA. ANY SECTION MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM PNCWA BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF PNCWA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ANY CHANGE IN ITS BYLAWS OR OBJECTIVES THAT MAY BRING IT INTO CONFLICT WITH THE CONSTITUTION OR GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF PNCWA. THE REGIONS AND SECTIONS ARE SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES UNDER STATE LAW, INDEPENDENT OF PNCWA.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
APPROXIMATELY A WEEK PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990, A DRAFT IN PDF FORMAT IS SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMMENTS AND CORRECTIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
IN ADDITION TO REQUIRING BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF, AND REGULAR CONTRACTORS TO PROACTIVELY NOTIFY THE FULL BOARD OF ANY CONFLICTS, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF, AND REGULAR CONTRACTORS MUST SIGN AN ANNUAL FORM WHICH A) AFFIRMS THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE POLICY; B) READ AND UNDERSTOOD IT; C) AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; D) UNDERSTOOD THAT PNCWA IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND MUST ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES; AND E) LIST ALL RELATIONSHIPS WITH PNCWA VENDORS, SERVICE RECIPIENTS, FUNDERS, EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS. ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE INTERESTED PARTY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH NO PARTICIPATION BY THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL OR OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED USING COMPARABLE DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR NONPROFITS; CONSIDERATION OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL; AND COST OF LIVING DATA. COMPARABLE MARKET DATA IS OBTAINED FROM SALARY SURVEYS AND FORM 990S FILED BY COMPARABLE NOT-FOR- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARE DOCUMENTED IN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES. THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S ANNUAL CONTRACT WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2012. THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL ALSO RECEIVES REIMBURSEMENTS FOR ROUTINE, REASONABLE, AND DOCUMENTED EXPENSES INCURRED DURING THE YEAR UNDER AN ACCOUNTABLE PLAN. THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL TRAVELS THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA. PNCWA HAS A TRAVEL POLICY THAT CAPS REIMBURSEMENT LEVELS AND REQUIRES LOW-BUDGET TRAVEL.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
PNCWA DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES. PNCWA DOES NOT COMPENSATE OTHER OFFICERS.