Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in developing countries and disaster areas. They empower communities to encourage ownership and sustainability of safe water solutions, focusing on areas most in need. Their work supports education, health, opportunity, and hope for communities lacking access to clean water.
1150 Molly Greene Way, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405
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57-1116978
$23.09 million
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

Water Mission designs, builds, and implements safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions for people in developing countries and disaster areas. They employ innovative technology and engineering expertise to combat the global water scarcity crisis.

Water Mission's Disaster Response Team is ready as hurricane season begins. They provide immediate relief and long-term solutions to communities affected by natural disasters, ensuring access to safe water in critical times.

Walk for Water is a unique event where participants walk in the shoes of those who fetch water daily. This event raises awareness and funds to help end the global water crisis, engaging communities globally since 2006.
17 Years of Four-Star Rating by Charity Navigator
Water Mission was awarded Charity Navigator’s highest, four-star rating for the 17th consecutive year, achieved with a 100% perfect score. This distinction is earned by only 1% of all charities rated by the organization.
Impacting Over 8 Million Lives
To date, Water Mission has served over 8 million people across 60 countries by providing accessible clean water solutions. These efforts have significantly improved health, education, and economic opportunities in these communities.
Completed Over 3200 Projects
Water Mission has successfully implemented more than 3,200 clean water projects globally. Each project is tailored to meet the unique needs of its community, ensuring sustainability and long-term success.
05/31/2024
Water Mission's disaster response team is prepared with resources and strategies to tackle imminent hurricane threats. Their efforts help maintain access to clean water during emergencies.
01/15/2024
Celebrating over 17 years of excellence, Water Mission was awarded Charity Navigator's highest four-star rating for maintaining accountability and transparency in their operations.
Overall Score
73
66
/100
Program Expense Ratio
90.65%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1191
18
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.5923
8
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0.3004
18
/20
Fiscal Year:2021
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 35.55M | 100.14% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 154.5K | 0.44% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 27.42K | 0.08% |
| Other Notable Sources | -34.03K | -0.10% |
| Total Revenue | 35.5M | 100.00% |
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