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 private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 12-31-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL
ASSOCIATION
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 100
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
HANSEN, ID83334
D Employer identification number

91-0954840
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 429,611
F Name and address of principal officer:
MIKE OLLIVANT PRESIDENT
PO BOX 100
HANSEN,ID83334
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.PNCWA.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1975
M State of legal domicile: WA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PACIFIC NORTHWEST CLEAN WATER ASSOCIATION (PNCWA) IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND ENHANCING WATER RESOURCES IN THE STATES OF IDAHO, OREGON, AND WASHINGTON. TO ACHIEVE THIS, WE PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR MEMBERS, THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS, AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDED TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 12
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 12
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 95
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 25,769
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 13,822
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 25,968 64,832
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 359,591 355,099
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 662 309
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 4,093 1,010
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 390,314 421,250
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 15,832 12,150
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)   0
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet698    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 343,098 402,086
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 358,930 414,236
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 31,384 7,014
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 182,136 189,150
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............   0
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 182,136 189,150
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: PACIFIC NORTHWEST CLEAN WATER ASSOCIATION (PNCWA) IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND ENHANCING WATER RESOURCES IN THE STATES OF IDAHO, OREGON, AND WASHINGTON. TO ACHIEVE THIS, WE PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR MEMBERS, THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS, AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDED TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
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 $ 197,659 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 279,947 )
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS: ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS PROVIDE WATER/WASTEWATER AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH, MUNICIPAL, AND REGULATORY PROFESSIONALS WITH WATER POLLUTION CONTROL EDUCATION INCLUDING THE LATEST ISSUES, TECHNOLOGY, AND RESEARCH PERTAINING TO MANAGEMENT OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES, ENERGY CONSERVATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS ARE TASKED WITH HUGE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MAINTAINING SERVICE, SAFETY, AND COST EFFICIENCY WHILE PROTECTING THE PUBLIC FROM POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS FROM INADEQUATELY TREATED WASTEWATER. PNCWA TRAINING PROVIDES THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO REDUCE BOTH RISKS AND EXPENDITURES. IN 2013, THERE WERE 710 ATTENDEES AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE; 30 ATTENDEES AT THE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP; 32 ATTENDEES PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL WORKSHOPS; 2 WEBINAR TRAININGS WERE OFFERED ("EFFECTIVE SEWER CLEANING" AND "BIOGAS UTILIZATION") WITH A TOTAL OF 28 ATTENDEE STATIONS; AND 110 INDIVIDUALS WERE AWARDED CEUS (CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS).
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 30,407 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 25,769 )
NEWSLETTERS: QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS RELATIVE TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF PNCWA. PROMOTES THE TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBERS AND ADVANCES OF SCIENCE NEEDED TO PROTECT THE WATER ENVIRONMENT AND HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION. FOCUS TOPICS IN 2013 WERE TERTIARY TREATMENT, DISINFECTION, INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING, SMALL COMMUNITY WASTEWATER/STORMWATER, TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGIES, CLIMATE READY WATER UTILITIES, WET WEATHER ISSUES. MAILED OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 1,600 (MEMBERS AND A FEW PROFESSION-RELATED NON-MEMBERS) AND IS AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY ON THE PNCWA WEBSITE (OPEN ACCESS).
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,219 including grants of $ 3,433 ) (Revenue $   )
PUBLIC EDUCATION: 1. ANNUAL WORKSHOP FOR COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONALS TO LEARN HOW TO BEST COMMUNICATE WITH THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES THAT ARE HIGHLY SCIENTIFIC, SOMETIMES HIGHLY MISUNDERSTOOD, AND OFTEN REGARDING A SUBJECT NOT OFTEN TALKED ABOUT (ISSUES SURROUNDING WASTEWATER). IN 2013, THERE WERE 30 ATTENDEES. 2. EXHIBIT AT NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN PORTLAND TO SUPPORT SCIENCE TEACHERS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AWARENESS AND TO EDUCATE ABOUT THE WATER/WASTEWATER CYCLE. 3. PROVIDE JUDGING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIRS (ISEF) IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON USED FOR STOCKHOLM JUNIOR WATER PRIZE (SJWP) SELECTIONS. PRESENT 100 AWARD TO EACH STATE WINNER IN OUR THREE- STATE REGION THAT PARTICIPATES IN THE CERTIFIED ISEF PROGRAM. SELECT AND SUPPORT STATE WINNERS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL STOCKHOLM JUNIOR WATER PRIZE (SJWP) COMPETITION. HOSTED THE NATIONAL COMPETITION IN PORTLAND WITH 59 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES SHOWCASING THEIR WATER RESEARCH PROJECTS AND COMPETING TO GO TO THE INTERNATIONAL SJWP COMPETITION IN STOCKHOLM. 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. FIVE SCHOOLS RECEIVED FUNDING IN 2013 WITH GRANTS TOTALING 2,758. PROVIDE WINNERS WITH WATER SOURCE BOOK ACTIVITIES AND WASTEWATER UTILITY PARTNER. 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. CONTRIBUTED 500 TO SUPPORT WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION'S OUTREACH TO STUDENTS AT THE NATIONAL BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE TO HELP CREATE AWARENESS OF CAREERS AVAILABLE IN THE WATER QUALITY SECTOR.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 36,344 including grants of $ 8,717 ) (Revenue $ 49,383 )
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: IN ADDITION TO THE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO ITS 1,450 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 2013, A TOTAL OF 4,500 WAS AWARDED IN PNCWA ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS WITH 3 RECIPIENTS WHO RECEIVED 1,500 EACH TO HELP COVER COSTS IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS REGARDING WATER QUALITY. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE RAISED A TOTAL OF 9,000 IN 2013 AND THE FIRST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT CONTRIBUTED 6,809 TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE FUND'S GROWTH. ALSO, A ROBUST AWARDS PROGRAM IS IN PLACE TO HONOR EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD. TWO PNCWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WERE SUPPORTED IN ATTENDING THE WEF/AWWA (WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION) YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT. OPERATIONS CHALLENGE IS AN EVENT WHERE WWTP OPERATORS' SKILLS IN MAINTENANCE, PUMP, SAFETY, AND LAB EVENTS ARE TESTED. TWO OPERATIONS CHALLENGE WORKSHOPS WITH A TOTAL OF 28 ATTENDEES WERE OFFERED AT NO CHARGE TO ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR OPERATORS. FOUR OPERATIONS CHALLENGE TEAMS COMPETED AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, INCLUDING A TEAM FROM CALIFORNIA, AS A START TO HAVING A WESTERN REGIONAL COMPETITION. TWO PACIFIC NORTHWEST TEAMS WERE GIVEN TRAVEL SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL OPERATIONS CHALLENGE COMPETITION AT WEFTEC WITH ONE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TEAMS PLACING 5TH OVERALL. A 1,350 DONATION WAS MADE BY PNCWA TO WERF (WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION) TO SUPPORT WATER RESEARCH. THREE PNCWA REPRESENTATIVES (ONE FROM EACH MEMBER STATE) WERE 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 PAIRS MENTORS AND PROTGS WHO COMMIT TO WORKING TOGETHER OVER THE COURSE OF AT LEAST A YEAR.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 36,344 including grants of $ 8,717 ) (Revenue $ 49,383 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet271,629
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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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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).... Click to see attachment
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............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
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................... Click to see attachment
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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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government 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 or 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.......................
23
 
No
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 25a................
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
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, 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........
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........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
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...
35b
 
 
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.............
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 VI
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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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
9
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
0
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
 
 
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” to line 3b, 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
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
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 or note to any line 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
12
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
12
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
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
 
No
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
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:
MediumBulletNAN CLUSS2620 N 3800 EASTHANSENID83334 (208) 455-8381
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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 or note to any line 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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) CYNDY BRATZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) MARK POLING........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) SHANNON OSTENDORFF........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) MAX HILDEBRAND........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) RICK SHANLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) LYNNE CHICOINE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) STEVE MILES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) CHRIS MICCOLIS........................................................................
REGIONAL DIR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) GIL BRIDGES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) TOM HASTINGS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) RODNEY COOK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) MIKE OLLIVANT........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(13) ERIK COATS........................................................................
PRESIDENT-EL
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(14) DAVID KEIL........................................................................
SECRETARY
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(15) STEVEN DRANGSHOLT........................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0




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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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet      
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet  
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
 
No
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
RAINEY CLUSS INCPO BOX 103HANSENID83334 MGMT, EVENT 126,976
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 15,412
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		49,420
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 64,832
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a CONFERENCE FEES 561920 207,482 207,482    
b EXHIBITOR FEES 561920 72,465     72,465
c MEMBERSHIP DUES 813900 45,056 45,056    
d NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING 541800 25,769   25,769  
e JOB BANK 541800 4,327     4,327
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 355,099
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 309     309
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(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        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 15,412
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 7,465
b Less: direct expenses ...b 8,199
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -734   -734
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 1,720
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 1,720     1,720
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 180
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 162
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 18     18
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER REVENUE 900099 6 6    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 6
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 421,250 252,544 25,769 78,105
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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 or note to any line 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 7,108 7,108
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 5,042 5,042
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....        
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages        
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ...........        
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 99,957 3,635 95,744 578
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 4,000   4,000  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 47,793 47,618 175  
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 31,369 25,332 5,917 120
14 Information technology ...... 6,824 2,464 4,360  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............ 25,673 9,123 16,550  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 159,740 154,876 4,864  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,172 627 545  
23 Insurance .............. 3,193 997 2,196  
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 CREDIT CARD PROCESS FEES 10,624 9,643 981  
b TAXES 6,086   6,086  
c LAYOUT AND DESIGN 3,240 3,240    
d CONSULTING FEES 1,685 1,685    
e All other expenses 730 239 491  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 414,236 271,629 141,909 698
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).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing .............   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 180,950 2 180,518
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
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
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 461 8 299
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 10,973
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 2,640 725 10c 8,333
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 182,136 16 189,150
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........   17  
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
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..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
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....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 0 26 0
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 .............. 173,668 27 169,373
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 8,468 28 19,777
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
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 ........... 182,136 33 189,150
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 182,136 34 189,150
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
421,250
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
414,236
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
7,014
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
182,136
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
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
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
189,150
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
 
No
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
 
 
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 (2013)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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
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  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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) 2013
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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) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 25 3,106 4,310 2,763 3,642 13,846
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...... 225,709 240,509 255,172 261,657 313,734 1,296,781
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. 55,300 69,655 85,715 85,429 84,437 380,536
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. 281,034 313,270 345,197 349,849 401,813 1,691,163
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. 1,775     700 600 3,075
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 1,775     700 600 3,075
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 1,688,088
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 281,034 313,270 345,197 349,849 401,813 1,691,163
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 3,007 1,330 1,011 662 309 6,319
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.   8,122 10,516 20,141 11,749 50,528
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 3,007 9,452 11,527 20,803 12,058 56,847
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.       1,345 1,720 3,065
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 284,041 322,722 356,724 371,997 415,591 1,751,075
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
96.400 %
16
16
96.540 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
3.000 %
18
18
3.000 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. 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.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL
ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number

91-0954840
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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, 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
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Name of organization
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL
ASSOCIATION 		Employer identification number

91-0954840
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, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL
ASSOCIATION 		Employer identification number

91-0954840
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
 
$    
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Name of organization
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL
ASSOCIATION 		Employer identification number

91-0954840
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.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL
ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number

91-0954840
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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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) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
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) .................    
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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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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? .........................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
3,772
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
3,772
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
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
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.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1 THE WEF-AWWA CONGRESSIONAL FLY-IN PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR WATER PROFESSIONALS TO CARRY A UNITED MESSAGE ABOUT THE VALUE OF WATER AND THE BENEFITS OF INVESTMENT DIRECTLY TO THEIR ELECTED FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES.THE TWO-DAY EVENT BEGINS THE FIRST MORNING WITH BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS OF CURRENT DRINKING WATER ISSUES BEFORE CONGRESS AND ISSUES THAT WE WANT TO BRING BEFORE CONGRESS. THE AFTERNOON AND THE NEXT MORNING ARE SET ASIDE FOR AWWA AND WEF MEMBERS TO VISIT THEIR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. WE SENT 3 PEOPLE (ONE FROM EACH STATE) AND PROVIDED COPIES OF OUR ISSUE PAPER OR PAPERS IN POCKET FOLDERS ON AWWA/WEF LETTERHEAD. THE KEY ISSUES IN 2013 WERE INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AND THE "VALUE OF WATER."
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
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
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Name of the organization
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL
ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number

91-0954840
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 6,190
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e 6,190
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 .... 14,908 10,950 7,425 1,525  
b Contributions ........ 17,809 8,518 8,025 7,400 1,525
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ..... -4,867 -4,560 -4,500 -1,500  
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses .... -114        
g End of year balance ...... 27,736 14,908 10,950 7,425 1,525
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet28.700 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet71.300 %
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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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 .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   10,973 2,640 8,333
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 8,333
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. 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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions 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 Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
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  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
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  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
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  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART IV, LINE 1B PNCWA RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS AND CONDUCTED A RAFFLE FOR THE BENEFIT OF WATER FOR PEOPLE, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. ALL AMOUNTS RECEIVED WERE PAID OUT WITHIN THE CURRENT YEAR. PNCWA ALSO PROCESSES CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS FOR ITS REGIONS AND SECTIONS. SOME OF THE REGIONS AND SECTIONS PUT ON TRAININGS AND AREN'T SET UP TO PROCESS PAYMENTS BY CREDIT CARDS. THESE PAYMENTS ARE PROCESSED BY PNCWA. THE AMOUNTS, LESS THE RELATED CREDIT CARD FEES, ARE REMITTED BY PNCWA TO THE REGION OR SECTION. ALL AMOUNTS RECEIVED WERE PAID OUT WITHIN THE CURRENT YEAR.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE BOARD-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT AND TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PNCWA ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION IN THE WATER QUALITY FIELD.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL
ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number

91-0954840
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
ID, OR, WA
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

GOLF TOURNAMENT
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 20,127     20,127
2 Less: Contributions . . 15,412     15,412
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		4,715     4,715
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 8,199     8,199
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 8,199
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -3,484
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities: WA
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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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
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL
ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
91-0954840
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






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
9
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Cat. No. 50055P
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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) TRAVEL SUPPORT 2 437   COST  
(2) SCHOLARSHIPS 3 4,500   COST  
(3) MEMBERSHIPS 3 105   COST  








Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED DIRECTLY TO RECIPIENTS. TRAVEL SUPPORT IS PAID BASED ON ACTUAL EXPENSES.
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV WEF/PNCWA MEMBERSHIPS ARE GRANTED TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS.
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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.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL
ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number

91-0954840
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM C ASSOCIATION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION PACIFIC NORTHWEST CLEAN WATER ASSOCIATION (PNCWA) IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND ENHANCING WATER RESOURCES IN THE STATES OF IDAHO, OREGON, AND WASHINGTON. TO ACHIEVE THIS, WE PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR MEMBERS, THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS, AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDED TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
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.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP; 32 ATTENDEES PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL WORKSHOPS; 2 WEBINAR TRAININGS WERE OFFERED ("EFFECTIVE SEWER CLEANING" AND "BIOGAS UTILIZATION") WITH A TOTAL OF 28 ATTENDEE STATIONS; AND 110 INDIVIDUALS WERE AWARDED CEUS (CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS).
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C STATE REGION THAT PARTICIPATES IN THE CERTIFIED ISEF PROGRAM. SELECT AND SUPPORT STATE WINNERS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL STOCKHOLM JUNIOR WATER PRIZE (SJWP) COMPETITION. HOSTED THE NATIONAL COMPETITION IN PORTLAND WITH 59 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES SHOWCASING THEIR WATER RESEARCH PROJECTS AND COMPETING TO GO TO THE INTERNATIONAL SJWP COMPETITION IN STOCKHOLM. 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. FIVE SCHOOLS RECEIVED FUNDING IN 2013 WITH GRANTS TOTALING 2,758. PROVIDE WINNERS WITH WATER SOURCE BOOK ACTIVITIES AND WASTEWATER UTILITY PARTNER. 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. CONTRIBUTED 500 TO SUPPORT WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION'S OUTREACH TO STUDENTS AT THE NATIONAL BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE TO HELP CREATE AWARENESS OF CAREERS AVAILABLE IN THE WATER QUALITY SECTOR.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: IN ADDITION TO THE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO ITS 1,450 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 2013, A TOTAL OF 4,500 WAS AWARDED IN PNCWA ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS WITH 3 RECIPIENTS WHO RECEIVED 1,500 EACH TO HELP COVER COSTS IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS REGARDING WATER QUALITY. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE RAISED A TOTAL OF 9,000 IN 2013 AND THE FIRST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT CONTRIBUTED 6,809 TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE FUND'S GROWTH. ALSO, A ROBUST AWARDS PROGRAM IS IN PLACE TO HONOR EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD. TWO PNCWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WERE SUPPORTED IN ATTENDING THE WEF/AWWA (WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION) YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT. OPERATIONS CHALLENGE IS AN EVENT WHERE WWTP OPERATORS' SKILLS IN MAINTENANCE, PUMP, SAFETY, AND LAB EVENTS ARE TESTED. TWO OPERATIONS CHALLENGE WORKSHOPS WITH A TOTAL OF 28 ATTENDEES WERE OFFERED AT NO CHARGE TO ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR OPERATORS. FOUR OPERATIONS CHALLENGE TEAMS COMPETED AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, INCLUDING A TEAM FROM CALIFORNIA, AS A START TO HAVING A WESTERN REGIONAL COMPETITION. TWO PACIFIC NORTHWEST TEAMS WERE GIVEN TRAVEL SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL OPERATIONS CHALLENGE COMPETITION AT WEFTEC WITH ONE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TEAMS PLACING 5TH OVERALL. A 1,350 DONATION WAS MADE BY PNCWA TO WERF (WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION) TO SUPPORT WATER RESEARCH. THREE PNCWA REPRESENTATIVES (ONE FROM EACH MEMBER STATE) WERE 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 PAIRS MENTORS AND PROTGS WHO COMMIT TO WORKING TOGETHER OVER THE COURSE OF AT LEAST A YEAR.
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.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 PNCWA IS ORGANIZED AS A NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION WITH MEMBERS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 2013. 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.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B PNCWA DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES. PNCWA DOES NOT COMPENSATE OTHER OFFICERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 WE CONSIDER REQUESTS ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONFERENCE STAFFING 41,858 0 0 CONSULTING 0 175 0 NEWSLETTER:LAYOUT, DESIGN 5,760 0 0
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