TY 2015 Form 990

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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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross 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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(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 VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

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33 1/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

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) 2015

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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)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	4,310	2,763	3,642	4,394	5,496	20,605
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......	255,172	261,657	313,734	342,574	353,820	1,526,957
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...	85,715	85,429	84,437	91,531	106,960	454,072
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.	345,197	349,849	401,813	438,499	466,276	2,001,634
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.		700	600	1,250		2,550
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..		700	600	1,250		2,550
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						1,999,084

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	345,197	349,849	401,813	438,499	466,276	2,001,634
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	1,011	662	309	237	166	2,385
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.	10,516	20,141	11,749	19,350	19,412	81,168
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	11,527	20,803	12,058	19,587	19,578	83,553
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	1,364	1,450	5,879
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	356,724	371,997	415,591	459,450	487,304	2,091,066

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

95.600 %

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

95.830 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

4.000 %

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

4.000 %

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331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......
d From 2014.......
e From 2015.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

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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
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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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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.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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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.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

Political expenditures ...................................................................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

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

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

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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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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 Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(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? ..............................................................................................................	Yes No

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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2012	(b) 2013	(c) 2014	(d) 2015	(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 on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

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:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Yes

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Yes

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Yes

6,072

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

6,121

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

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

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

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."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

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? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

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, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), 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 NATIONAL WATER POLICY FORUM & FLY-IN, AN ANCHOR EVENT OF WATER WEEK 2015, WAS A COLLABORATION EFFORT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLEAN WATER AGENCIES (NACWA), THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION (WEF), AND THE WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION (WERF). THE FORUM BROUGHT TOGETHER WATER AND WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO MEET WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND FEDERAL REGULATORS TO SHARE PERSPECTIVES ON FEDERAL CLEAN WATER POLICY. THE 2-1/2-DAY AGENDA FEATURED CONGRESSIONAL SPEAKERS, POLICY BRIEFINGS, VISITS TO CAPITOL HILL, AND ROUNDTABLE DIALOGUES WITH KEY POLICYMAKERS. WE SENT 3 PEOPLE (ONE FROM EACH PNCWA STATE). PARTICIPATION IS SEEN AS CRITICAL TO INCREASING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT BY CONGRESS AND FEDERAL REGULATORS FOR THE CONSIDERABLE VALUE THE WATER SECTOR BRINGS TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND JOB CREATION. E-BLAST SENT TO MEMBERS TO CONTACT THEIR CONGRESSMAN TO PREVENT CUTS TO INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATIONS BILLS.

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1

THE NATIONAL WATER POLICY FORUM & FLY-IN, AN ANCHOR EVENT OF WATER WEEK 2015, WAS A COLLABORATION EFFORT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLEAN WATER AGENCIES (NACWA), THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION (WEF), AND THE WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION (WERF). THE FORUM BROUGHT TOGETHER WATER AND WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO MEET WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND FEDERAL REGULATORS TO SHARE PERSPECTIVES ON FEDERAL CLEAN WATER POLICY. THE 2-1/2-DAY AGENDA FEATURED CONGRESSIONAL SPEAKERS, POLICY BRIEFINGS, VISITS TO CAPITOL HILL, AND ROUNDTABLE DIALOGUES WITH KEY POLICYMAKERS. WE SENT 3 PEOPLE (ONE FROM EACH PNCWA STATE). PARTICIPATION IS SEEN AS CRITICAL TO INCREASING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT BY CONGRESS AND FEDERAL REGULATORS FOR THE CONSIDERABLE VALUE THE WATER SECTOR BRINGS TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND JOB CREATION. E-BLAST SENT TO MEMBERS TO CONTACT THEIR CONGRESSMAN TO PREVENT CUTS TO INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATIONS BILLS.

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

			(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts

1	Total number at end of year ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

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? ...........

Yes No

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? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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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)? .............................

Yes No

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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

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.

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)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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	2,377
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e	2,377
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	37,297	27,736	14,908	10,950	7,425
b	Contributions ...	7,198	14,185	17,809	8,518	8,025
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...	-4,615	-4,500	-4,867	-4,560	-4,500
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....	-1,009	-124	-114
g	End of year balance ......	38,871	37,297	27,736	14,908	10,950

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

17.910 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

82.090 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

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' on 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 ...	12,350	5,558	6,792
e	Other ...
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				6,792

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
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' on 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 (losses) 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' on 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.
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 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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

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

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? ........................

Yes No

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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50055P

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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	6	8,600	COST
(2) WEF MEMBERSHIPS	2	70	COST
(3) SCHOLARSHIPS	3	4,500	COST
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

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. WEF MEMBERSHIPS ARE PAID TO WEF ON BEHALF OF RECIPIENTS. TRAVEL SUPPORT IS PAID BASED ON ACTUAL EXPENSES.

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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

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; 7 WEBINAR TRAININGS WERE OFFERED ("COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM FACILITIES," "WATER QUALITY TRADING 101," "SIDESTREAM TREATMENT FOR NUTRIENT REMOVAL AND RECOVERY," "SIDESTREAM NUTRIENT REMOVAL CASE STUDIES," "ODOR AND CORROSION CONTROL," "ASSET MANAGEMENT,- AND "LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT") WITH A TOTAL OF 309 ATTENDEE STATIONS REGISTERED.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C	3. ADOPT-A-SCHOOL GRANTS: FUND 4TH-12TH GRADE SCIENCE-BASED WASTEWATER/STORMWATER CURRICULUMS/PROJECTS IN EXCHANGE FOR PROVIDING A CLASSROOM PRESENTATION FROM A WATER PROFESSIONAL AND/OR TREATMENT FACILITY TOUR. ELEVEN SCHOOLS RECEIVED FUNDING IN 2015 WITH GRANTS TOTALING 5,047. PROVIDED WINNERS WITH WATER SOURCE BOOK ACTIVITIES AND WASTEWATER UTILITY PARTNER. 4. 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.
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 SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION IN THE WATER QUALITY FIELD. IN 2015, A TOTAL OF 4,500 WAS AWARDED IN PNCWA ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS WITH EACH OF 3 RECIPIENTS RECEIVING 1,500 TO HELP COVER COSTS IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS REGARDING WATER QUALITY. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE RAISED A TOTAL OF 6,948 IN CONTRIBUTIONS IN 2015 THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AT OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE. 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 A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE EVENT WHERE WWTP OPERATORS' SKILLS IN MAINTENACE, PUMP, SAFETY, AND LAB EVENTS ARE TESTED. FOUR TEAMS COMPETED AT THE 23RD PNCWA OPERATIONS CHALLENGE AT THE PNCWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE. THREE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TEAMS WERE GIVEN TRAVEL SUPPORT TO COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL OPERATIONS CHALLENGE COMPETITION AT WEFTEC15 IN CHICAGO. 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. PNCWA HOSTED A WEFMAX MEETING IN 2015. WEFMAX IS A WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION PROGRAM OFFERING MEMBER ASSOCIATION (MA) LEADERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON EVENT THAT PROVIDES A FORUM TO LEARN WHAT IS NEW FROM WEF AND SESSIONS FOR ONGOING EXCHANGE OF MA INFORMATION ON EMPOWERING VOLUNTEERS AND SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THE SIMILAR MISSIONS OF THE MAS. THE PNCWA STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE INITIATED THE 2015 PNCWA STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION AND BUDGETED SUPPORT FOR THE WINNING TEAM TO ATTEND AND PRESENT AT WEFTEC AND THE PNCWA 2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE. THE WEF STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION PROMOTES "REAL WORLD" DESIGN EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING AN EDUCATION AND/OR CAREER IN WATER/WASTEWATER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES. IT TASKS INDIVIDUALS OR TEAMS OF STUDENTS WITHIN A UNIVERSITY SETTING TO PREPARE A DESIGN TO HELP SOLVE A LOCAL WATER QUALITY ISSUE. TEAMS EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE IDEAS, PERFORM CALCULATIONS, AND RECOMMEND THE BEST SOLUTION BASED ON EXPERIENCE, ECONOMICS, AND FEASIBILITY IN THE FORM OF AN ENGINEERING REPORT AND FINAL PRESENTATION TO INDUSTRY. PNCWA'S STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION TEAM FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO TOOK 2ND PLACE HONORS IN THE 2015 WEF STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION. THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO TEAM'S WINNING PROJECT WAS "NITRIFICATION UPGRADE FOR MUNICIPAL WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY, COLFAX, WASHINGTON." TRAVEL SUPPORT FROM PNCWA TOTALLED 6,345 FOR THE STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION TEAM.
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 2015. 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 45,209 0 0 CONSULTING 0 0 800 NEWSLETTER:LAYOUT, DESIGN 5,553 0 0 NEWSLETTER:COPY ED/CONTENT 1,343 0 0

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PNCWA IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND ENHANCING WATER RESOURCES IN THE STATES OF IDAHO, OREGON, AND WASHINGTON.
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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 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	0
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	150
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	36,584
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	22,838

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	73,344	67,196
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	398,102	435,404
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	237	166
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	4,300	1,476
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	475,983	504,242
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	16,676	25,615
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) 800
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	441,546	445,998
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	458,222	471,613
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	17,761	32,629
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	206,911	239,540
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............		0
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	206,911	239,540

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 214,397 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 339,607 )
	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 2015, THERE WERE 852 ATTENDEES AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE; 18 ATTENDEES AT THE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP; 7 WEBINAR TRAININGS WERE OFFERED ("COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM FACILITIES," "WATER QUALITY TRADING 101," "SIDESTREAM TREATMENT FOR NUTRIENT REMOVAL AND RECOVERY," "SIDESTREAM NUTRIENT REMOVAL CASE STUDIES," "ODOR AND CORROSION CONTROL," "ASSET MANAGEMENT,- AND "LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT") WITH A TOTAL OF 309 ATTENDEE STATIONS REGISTERED.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 33,278 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 36,584 )
	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 2015 WERE THICKENING/DEWATERING, ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE RECOVERY, UTILITY MANAGEMENT, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AND INTEGRATED PLANNING, AND COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGIES. MAILED OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 1,500 (MEMBERS AND A FEW PROFESSION-RELATED NON-MEMBERS) AND IS AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY ON THE PNCWA WEBSITE (OPEN ACCESS).

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 7,503 including grants of $ 7,503 ) (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 2015, THERE WERE 20 ATTENDEES. 2. 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. 3. ADOPT-A-SCHOOL GRANTS: FUND 4TH-12TH GRADE SCIENCE-BASED WASTEWATER/STORMWATER CURRICULUMS/PROJECTS IN EXCHANGE FOR PROVIDING A CLASSROOM PRESENTATION FROM A WATER PROFESSIONAL AND/OR TREATMENT FACILITY TOUR. ELEVEN SCHOOLS RECEIVED FUNDING IN 2015 WITH GRANTS TOTALING 5,047. PROVIDED WINNERS WITH WATER SOURCE BOOK ACTIVITIES AND WASTEWATER UTILITY PARTNER. 4. 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.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 61,668 including grants of $ 18,112 ) (Revenue $ 59,213 )
	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 SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION IN THE WATER QUALITY FIELD. IN 2015, A TOTAL OF 4,500 WAS AWARDED IN PNCWA ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS WITH EACH OF 3 RECIPIENTS RECEIVING 1,500 TO HELP COVER COSTS IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS REGARDING WATER QUALITY. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE RAISED A TOTAL OF 6,948 IN CONTRIBUTIONS IN 2015 THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AT OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE. 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 A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE EVENT WHERE WWTP OPERATORS' SKILLS IN MAINTENACE, PUMP, SAFETY, AND LAB EVENTS ARE TESTED. FOUR TEAMS COMPETED AT THE 23RD PNCWA OPERATIONS CHALLENGE AT THE PNCWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE. THREE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TEAMS WERE GIVEN TRAVEL SUPPORT TO COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL OPERATIONS CHALLENGE COMPETITION AT WEFTEC15 IN CHICAGO. 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. PNCWA HOSTED A WEFMAX MEETING IN 2015. WEFMAX IS A WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION PROGRAM OFFERING MEMBER ASSOCIATION (MA) LEADERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON EVENT THAT PROVIDES A FORUM TO LEARN WHAT IS NEW FROM WEF AND SESSIONS FOR ONGOING EXCHANGE OF MA INFORMATION ON EMPOWERING VOLUNTEERS AND SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THE SIMILAR MISSIONS OF THE MAS. THE PNCWA STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE INITIATED THE 2015 PNCWA STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION AND BUDGETED SUPPORT FOR THE WINNING TEAM TO ATTEND AND PRESENT AT WEFTEC AND THE PNCWA 2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE. THE WEF STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION PROMOTES "REAL WORLD" DESIGN EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING AN EDUCATION AND/OR CAREER IN WATER/WASTEWATER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES. IT TASKS INDIVIDUALS OR TEAMS OF STUDENTS WITHIN A UNIVERSITY SETTING TO PREPARE A DESIGN TO HELP SOLVE A LOCAL WATER QUALITY ISSUE. TEAMS EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE IDEAS, PERFORM CALCULATIONS, AND RECOMMEND THE BEST SOLUTION BASED ON EXPERIENCE, ECONOMICS, AND FEASIBILITY IN THE FORM OF AN ENGINEERING REPORT AND FINAL PRESENTATION TO INDUSTRY. PNCWA'S STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION TEAM FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO TOOK 2ND PLACE HONORS IN THE 2015 WEF STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION. THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO TEAM'S WINNING PROJECT WAS "NITRIFICATION UPGRADE FOR MUNICIPAL WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY, COLFAX, WASHINGTON." TRAVEL SUPPORT FROM PNCWA TOTALLED 6,345 FOR THE STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION TEAM.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 61,668 including grants of $ 18,112 ) (Revenue $ 59,213 )
4e	Total program service expenses316,846

(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
(A) Name and Title
(1) MIKE OLLIVANT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(2) ERIK COATS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(3) DAVID KEIL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(4) LYNNE CHICOINE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(5) CHRIS MICCOLIS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(6) RODNEY COOK...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) HALEY FALCONER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) ADAM MCCLYMONT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(9) SHAWN MOFFIT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(10) ED GRIFFENBERG...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(11) SHANNON OSTENDORFF...................................................................... PRESIDENT	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(12) JOHN PHILLIPS...................................................................... PRESIDENT-EL	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(13) COURT HARRIS...................................................................... SECRETARY	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(14) STEVEN DRANGSHOLT...................................................................... TREASURER	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
RAINEY CLUSS INC PO BOX 103 HANSEN,ID83334	MGMT, EVENT	142,098




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 1

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	67,196

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		67,196

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2a	CONFERENCE FEES	561920	228,267	228,267
b	EXHIBITOR FEES	561920	101,321			101,321
c	MEMBERSHIP DUES	562000	53,834	53,834
d	NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING	541900	36,584		36,584
e	EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS	541900	10,019			10,019
f	All other program service revenue.			5,379			5,379
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			435,404

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			166			166
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
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).....
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a		2,900
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		1,450
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			1,450			1,450
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a		260
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		234
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			26			26
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			504,242	282,101	36,584	118,361

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	12,445	12,445
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	13,170	13,170
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 ......	110,128	6,120	104,008
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	2,200		2,200
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)	52,905	52,105		800
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	29,146	23,225	5,921
14	Information technology ......	20,974	10,259	10,715
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........
17	Travel ............	25,983	9,296	16,687
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	175,805	170,169	5,636
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	1,484	1,254	230
23	Insurance ...	4,230	935	3,295
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	12,046	11,169	877
b	TAXES	4,363		4,363
c	LAYOUT AND DESIGN	3,447	3,447
d	CONSULTING FEES	1,969	1,969
e	All other expenses	1,318	1,283	35
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	471,613	316,846	153,967	800
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			65	1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			198,403	2	229,938
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 ........			1,044	8	810
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			500	9	2,000
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	12,350
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	5,558	6,899	10c	6,792
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)...			206,911	16	239,540

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

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	177,449	27	207,630
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	29,462	28	31,910
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here 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 ...........	206,911	33	239,540
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	206,911	34	239,540