International : Development and Relief Services

Lifewater International

Fighting poverty through safe water

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (63.63)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 86.3%    
Administrative Expenses 8.1%    
Fundraising Expenses 5.4%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.04    
Efficiency Rating    
      (38.63)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 41.5%    
Program Expenses Growth 46.4%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.37    
Capacity Rating    
      (25.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 03/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $2,961,479
Other Revenue $10,896
Total Revenue $2,972,375
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $2,177,084
Administrative Expenses $205,029
Fundraising Expenses $137,947
Total Functional Expenses $2,520,060
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $452,315
   
Net Assets $1,066,255

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Contact Information

Lifewater International
3563 Empleo Street
Suite C
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
tel: (888) 543-3426
fax: (805) 541-6649
EIN: 95-3987142

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 3131
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403

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Leadership      (FYE 03/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Rev. Daniel J. Stevens President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $70,189 2.78%

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Mission

Lifewater International is a Christian organization that focuses on holistic water development training around the world. Compelled by God's call and the global water and sanitation crisis, Lifewater International equips partner organizations and works with them to empower communities in developing countries to gain safe water, adequate sanitation, effective hygiene, and the knowledge of Jesus' love. Our vision is a world where every person has access to safe water, improved health, and the knowledge of Jesus' love. Our water development programs use cost-effective technologies and community participation. Our programs include: biosand filters, hand pump repair, hygiene education, sanitation, and shallow water well drilling.

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