Mission
charity: water is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clean and safe water to people in need around the world. Since its founding in 2006, they have funded 154,000 water projects that will serve over 18.6 million people in 29 countries. They work with local partners to establish sustainable water projects and maintain long-term impact through continuous monitoring and evaluation.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2006
EIN
22-3936753
Total Assets
$175.9 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
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At a Glance
The 100% Model
Private donors cover all of charity: water’s operating costs so that 100% of public donations can go directly to fund water projects. This model ensures that every dollar given by the general public is used entirely for clean water projects, enhancing transparency and trust.
Proving Impact
charity: water tracks every dollar and shows the projects funded with photos and GPS coordinates. From the start, charity: water has publicly shared proof of each completed project to demonstrate the impact of every donation.
Sustainable Projects
charity: water works exclusively with local partners to build sustainable, community-owned water projects. They implement innovative sensor technology and strong operations to ensure that the projects remain functional for years to come.
Impact Stats
154,000
water projects funded
Funding Water Projects
charity: water has successfully funded 154,000 water projects to date, bringing clean and safe drinking water to millions of people across 29 countries.
18,608,090
people served
People Served
charity: water's clean water projects have impacted more than 18.6 million people around the globe, helping to reduce water-related illnesses and improve overall health and well-being in vulnerable communities.
29
countries
Global Reach
charity: water operates in 29 countries, implementing a variety of water solutions tailored to each community’s specific needs to ensure sustainable access to clean water.
Past Events
Journey of Your Donation
05/10/2023
A special event that featured in-depth talks from Scott Harrison and showcased the journey of a donation from when it’s given to when it transforms lives in a community.
Run for Water
04/07/2023
A unique fundraising event where participants engaged in various activities to raise awareness and funds for clean water projects.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
69
50
/100
Program Expense Ratio
81.49%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.5139
8
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.8445
10
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0.3512
16
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 96.95M | 100.13% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 1.856M | 1.92% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | -699.1K | -0.72% |
| Other Notable Sources | -621.6K | -0.64% |
| Total Revenue | 96.82M | 100.00% |