American Ground Water Trust

What American Ground Water Trust does

American Ground Water Trust (AGWT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization founded in 1986 and headquartered in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Its core mission is to convene water-issues programs and provide groundwater education that ensures science is the basis for local, state, and national water policy. The organization serves four primary audiences: homeowners with private water wells, water resource managers and policy planners, teachers/educators, and water well industry professionals.

AGWT's product surface is content- and event-based rather than software-based. Core offerings include: (1) AGWT Events — stakeholder convenings on practical groundwater development, management, and protection; (2) Resources — a comprehensive A-Z glossary of groundwater terminology and well-owner information covering water testing, bacteria, septic systems, and water conditioning; (3) Scholarships — educational scholarships for students pursuing groundwater-related studies; and (4) the Friends of the Trust Sponsorship Program — a tiered membership offering (Titanium $7,500+, Platinum $6,000, Gold $2,500, Silver $1,500, Bronze $500) with annual benefits including logo placement, complimentary event registrations, and exhibit tables. The organization has ~25+ named corporate sponsors spanning drilling, equipment manufacturing, water treatment chemicals, environmental services, and consulting.

AGWT operates with 6 employees and a small office in Hooksett, NH, distributing its educational content primarily through its website (agwt.org) and in-person events. Revenue is generated almost entirely through corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and program fees, with no disclosed financial statements. The organization has no subsidiaries, no parent company, and no identified funding rounds or capital raises, consistent with a stable, mission-driven non-profit model.

Name

American Ground Water Trust

Legal name

American Ground Water Trust

Website

https://agwt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

American Ground Water Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1986 that provides groundwater education, convenes water-issues programs, and offers well-owner resources, funded primarily through tiered corporate sponsorships from the U.S. water well industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Groundwater Education Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wellhead Protection & Source Water Protection Studies (EUAHAFAK)

Keywords

• Groundwater education
• Water well resources
• Well owner information
• Groundwater policy advocacy
• Nonprofit educational programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hooksett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship Programs: The organization generates revenue through tiered sponsorship programs (Titanium, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) where companies in the groundwater and water well industry sponsor the trust to support educational programs and outreach events.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

American Ground Water Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that delivers groundwater education through stakeholder events, a student scholarship program, well owner information resources, and an online glossary/definitions library. Its programs convene industry, public-sector, and homeowner stakeholders to encourage science-based discussion of groundwater development, management, and protection.

Product overview

American Ground Water Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit education organization founded in 1986, providing groundwater education and convening water issues programs. The organization operates as a single unified offering focused on educational programs and resources, including AGWT Events (stakeholder programs), Scholarships (student support), Well Owner Information (homeowner resources), Resources (glossary and educational materials), and the Friends of the Trust Sponsorship Program. These components work together to advance science-based education for local, state and national water policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AGWT Events Stakeholder convening events and educational programs that bring together groundwater industry, public-sector, and homeowner audiences to discuss practical ways to develop, manage, and protect groundwater resources.
• Educational Resources Library Online educational materials including an extensive A-to-Z glossary of groundwater terminology, definitions, explanations, and well owner information covering groundwater science, well construction, water testing, and water resource management.
• Scholarship Program
• Friends of the Trust Sponsorship Program Tiered annual corporate sponsorship program (Titanium $7,500+, Platinum $6,000, Gold $2,500, Silver $1,500, Bronze $500) supporting AGWT's nationwide educational programs, with benefits including logo placement, complimentary event registrations, and exhibit table access.
• Well Owner Information Educational resources and information for homeowners with private water wells, covering water testing, bacteria testing, septic system maintenance, and water conditioning guidance.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• Air BurstcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor providing financial support for AGWT educational programs and events.
• BaroidcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor in the groundwater drilling fluids and equipment industry.
• CV StrategiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor providing marketing and strategic communications support.
• Cotey ChemicalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from the water treatment chemical industry.
• Collier ConsultingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from groundwater consulting services.
• Clean HarborscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from environmental services industry.
• Custom PipecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from the water pipe manufacturing industry.
• DBS&A (Daniel B. Stephens & Associates)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from environmental consulting.
• Goulds Water Technology (Xylem)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from water pump and treatment technology.
• HydroResourcescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from groundwater services.
• JohnsoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from the water equipment industry.
• LaynecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from water well drilling services.
• Mount SopriscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from well drilling equipment manufacturing.
• Neptune and CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from environmental consulting and data analysis.
• Preferred PumpcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from water pump distribution.
• Roscoe Moss CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from well casing and screen manufacturing.
• Russell DrillingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium-level sponsor from water well drilling services.
• EcoLabmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level sponsor from water treatment and hygiene solutions.
• GeosyntecmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level sponsor from environmental and groundwater consulting.
• INTERAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level sponsor from hydrogeologic consulting.
• spherosmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level sponsor from environmental services.
• Flexcon IndustriesstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level sponsor from water system components.
• WellntelstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver-level sponsor from well monitoring technology.
• Schneider Water ServicesstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver-level sponsor from water well services.
• New Hampshire Water Well AssociationstandardStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver-level association sponsor representing state-level water well professionals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Clean Water Action: National environmental advocacy organization focused on clean water and groundwater protection policy. Comparable in nonprofit advocacy around groundwater quality and policy engagement.
• Water Research Foundation: Subscription-based research nonprofit funding practical water utility research. Comparable as an industry-funded water knowledge organization, though research-focused rather than education/advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• National Ground Water Association (NGWA): The leading trade association for the U.S. groundwater industry (contractors, scientists, equipment manufacturers). Overlaps with AGWT's industry-sponsor base and educational mandate, but is membership-driven and broader in scope than AGWT's education-first focus.
• National Water Resources Association: U.S. trade association representing irrigation districts and water resource agencies. Overlaps with AGWT's groundwater policy convening role and industry-sponsor ecosystem.
• Water Environment Federation (WEF): Large professional membership organization for water quality professionals spanning wastewater, source water, and reuse. Comparable educational programming and convention-style events targeting water industry stakeholders.

Regional players

• River Network: National nonprofit supporting grassroots river and water protection organizations. Comparable as a water-focused educational nonprofit with similar stakeholder convening function, though focused on surface water.

Emerging players

• US Water Alliance: Nonprofit focused on advancing sustainable and equitable water policies through stakeholder collaboration. Overlaps with AGWT in convening role and policy engagement around water resources.
• Pacific Institute: Independent water research nonprofit producing science-based analysis on freshwater issues. Comparable in producing science-grounded content to inform water policy and public education.

Direct peers

• Water Education Foundation: California-based nonprofit providing water education and awareness programs for the public, educators, and decision-makers. Directly comparable mission of science-based water literacy and stakeholder convening.
• The Groundwater Foundation: National nonprofit focused on groundwater education, well owner awareness, and groundwater protection. Directly comparable to AGWT in mission, audience (well owners, students, educators), and educational programming approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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