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Water Professionals International

Public health and the enviroment are protected through stewardship of water resources. The organization is dedicated to advancing the quality and integrity of enviromental certification.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Water Professionals International

WPI - Water Professionals International

Founded
Headquarters
Urbandale, IA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C033
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

Public health and the enviroment are protected through stewardship of water resources. The organization is dedicated to advancing the quality and integrity of enviromental certification.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C033
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Water Professionals International is a registered environment nonprofit based in Urbandale, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 540944673. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Water Professionals International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

Water Professionals International is located in Urbandale, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.

Based on official tax filings, Water Professionals International has $4M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Water Professionals International is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Water Professionals International. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Water Professionals International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Water Professionals International profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Water Professionals International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Water Professionals International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Water Professionals International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 540944673, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PA
Paul D Bishop
President CEO

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alan C•••••••
Past Chair
AL
Alison M••••
PAST CHAIR
BR
Brent H••••••
FINANCE CHAIR
CH
Chad W•••••
REPRESENTATIVE
EL
Elizabeth W•••••••
PAST CHAIR
JA
James G••••••••
VICE CHAIR
JA
Jason S•••••
Director
JI
Jim G••••••••
CHAIR
JO
John S•••••
C2EP CHAIR
MI
Mike F•••••••
VICE-CHAIR
MI
Mike K•••
REPRESENTATIVE
MO
Morley F••
Director
PA
Pam M•••
REPRESENTATIVE
PA
Paul B•••••
President & CEO
PA
Paul D B•••••
President & CEO
RA
Rachel N••••••
CHAIR ELECT
RO
Rob F••••••
Director
TH
Thomas H••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Water Professionals International This page 89 $3.7 million -
Friends of Casco Bay 89 $1.3 million -
Drive Clean Colorado 89 $1.3 million -
Chesapeake Climate Action Network 89 $4.0 million -
Jackson Hole Land Trust 89 $7.9 million -
Citizens for Pennsylvanias Future 89 $3.2 million -
Huron River Watershed Council 89 $5.1 million -
Climate Action Reserve 89 $5.8 million -
Alaska Conservation Foundation 89 $8.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Water Professionals International

What is Water Professionals International?
Water Professionals International is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Urbandale, United States. WPI - Water Professionals International
When was Water Professionals International founded?
Water Professionals International was founded in 1977.
Who leads Water Professionals International?
Paul D Bishop serves as President CEO.
Where is Water Professionals International located?
Headquartered in Urbandale, United States.
What is Water Professionals International's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Water Professionals International trustworthy?
Water Professionals International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Water Professionals International's registration number?
IRS EIN: 540944673.
What is Water Professionals International's website?
https://www.gowpi.org/