EIN 13-6211384

The Water Research Foundation (WRF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
57
City
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is the leading research organization advancing the science of all water to meet the evolving needs of its subscribers and the water sector. WRF is a nonprofit, charitable and educational organization which funds, manages, and publishes research on the technology, operation, and management of drinking water, wastewater, reuse, and stormwater collection, treatment and supply systems, all in pursuit of ensuring water quality and improving water services to the public.
Total revenues
$24,487,541
2022
Total expenses
$18,593,319
2022
Total assets
$46,587,750
2022
Num. employees
57
2022

Program areas at WRF

Research programs: wrf coordinates multiple Research programs to collectively address water-related issues of subscribers and The Water sector as a whole. The Research programs are The Research priority program, The tailored collaboration program, emerging opportunities program, unsolicited Research program and facilitated Research program. These programs include The cost of projects funded for Research to be conducted by other organizations and other internal expenses directly related to these projects.
Communications & marketing: wrf's communications and marketing efforts consist of publishing information and resources derived from wrf-sponsored Research to ensure that The results and application of Research are effectively transferred to subscribers and other stakeholders. These efforts include The development, distribution and promotion of Research reports and other project resources, printed materials and e-periodicals, webcasts, workshops, The website and social media. Communications and marketing also oversee all public relations and marketing activities and collateral. The activities of The public council on Water Research are also centered here.
Research management: The planning, administration, and monitoring of The Research programs sponsored by wrf are The responsibility of The Research managers. Specific tasks include administration of wrf's Research advisory council and technical advisory committees for each program and topic area; Research planning; contractor monitoring and oversight; Research deliverable and product review; request for proposals preparation; project advisory committee selection and administration; and proposal review and selection. Project management, knowledgement management and Research planning serve as wrf's primary link with The Water Research and volunteer community.
Subscriber services - The administration of wrf's major funding effort, The Research subscription program, is coordinated by subscriber services staff. Activities include: planning & implementation of a recruitment & retention program; highlighting wrf's value propositionand coordinating subscriber communications. Regional liaisons are responsible for providing personalized services to subscribers. Major activities include annual visits/briefings, serving as primary staff contact, promoting greater involvement in wrf programs and ensuring subscribers' need are expeditiously met.

Who funds The Water Research Foundation (WRF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)Program Support$10,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$5

Personnel at WRF

NameTitleCompensation
Peter GrevattChief Executive Officer$401,023
Tania HaskinsChief Operating Officer$243,972
Lexie VeanChief Communications Officer
Christobel FergusonChief Innovation Officer$150,959
John AlbertChief Research Officer$204,502
...and 24 more key personnel

Financials for WRF

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$19,456,642
Program services$4,630,994
Investment income and dividends$347,421
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$43,477
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$9,007
Total revenues$24,487,541

Form 990s for WRF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-19990View PDF
2021-122022-08-01990View PDF
2020-122021-07-21990View PDF
2019-122020-11-05990View PDF
2018-122020-06-10990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
August 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
August 21, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Research centersEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationPollutionLand and water conservationEnvironmentPublic policy
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
6666 W Quincy Ave
Denver, CO 80235
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Jefferson County, CO
Website URL
waterrf.org/ 
Phone
(303) 347-6100
Facebook page
waterenvironmentRF 
Twitter profile
@waterresearch 
IRS details
EIN
13-6211384
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1966
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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