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International : Development and Relief Services

Water For People

Everyone Forever

four stars

94.33

100 East Tennessee Ave Denver, CO 80209
tel: (720) 488-4590   Web Site
EIN: 84-1166148

Board Leadership
Bill Roe
Chair

CEO
Eleanor Allen
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 94.33 four stars
  Financial 91.99 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Water For People is an international NGO that exists to promote the development of high quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. Our work in nine countries has impacted 2.8 million people with access to safe water and sanitation, and we continue to work toward the end of the global water and sanitation crisis.

For water and sanitation services to be reliable and sustainable, they require capacity and commitment from local institutions. Accordingly, Water For People's strategy focuses on building strong relationships between market, government, technical, and community forces, which together sustain water and sanitation for the long term. Our Everyone Forever model extends sustainable services to every family, clinic, and school in the regions where we work, while providing a model for greater replication and scale

Water For People is an international NGO that exists to promote the development of high quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. Our work in nine countries has impacted 2.8 million people with access to safe water and sanitation, and we continue to work toward the end of the global water and sanitation crisis.

For water and sanitation services to be reliable and sustainable, they require capacity and commitment from local institutions. Accordingly, Water For People's strategy focuses on building strong relationships between market, government, technical, and community forces, which together sustain water and sanitation for the long term. Our Everyone Forever model extends sustainable services to every family, clinic, and school in the regions where we work, while providing a model for greater replication and scale

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Districts that have reached every community
11
Districts that have reached every school and clinic
7
Districts that have reached every family
5
Districts that have sustainable water services
1
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This impact information is current as of November 2019, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

91.99

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 81.1%
  Administrative Expenses 9.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 9.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.68
  Program Expenses Growth 7.1%
  Liabilities to Assets 18.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Water For People on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Water For People on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Water For People (CO) 94.33 four stars
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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $19,265,528
   Federated Campaigns $1,132,405
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $69,541
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $167,741
Total Contributions $20,635,215
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $20,635,215
   Other Revenue $341,694
TOTAL REVENUE $20,976,909
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $16,215,808
   Administrative Expenses $1,796,658
   Fundraising Expenses $1,740,933
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $19,753,399
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,223,510
   
Net Assets $13,471,504

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
India Operations $8,584,816 52.9%
Latin America Operations $5,674,064 35.0%
Africa Operations $1,956,928 12.1%

Ratings History
Water For People has received 16 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-09 09/03/2019 94.33 four stars
2017-09 09/01/2018 94.47 four stars
2016-09 12/01/2017 95.26 four stars
2015-09 12/21/2016 92.93 four stars
2015-09 11/01/2016 92.39 four stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 92.22 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 11/01/2015 92.14 four stars
2013-09 07/01/2014 95.26 four stars
2011-12 12/20/2012 91.58 four stars
2010-12 03/01/2012 93.39 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 97.16 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 11/01/2010 95.98 four stars
2008-12 12/01/2009 93.79 four stars
2007-12 09/01/2008 98.43 four stars
2006-12 11/01/2007 98.33 four stars
2005-12 11/01/2006 95.60 four stars
2004-12 12/01/2005 95.82 four stars
2003-12 09/01/2004 90.68 four stars
2002-12 09/01/2003 90.46 four stars
2001-12 04/15/2003 87.88 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 84-1166148
Name in IRS Master File WATER FOR PEOPLE
NTEE Code Q30
NTEE Classification International Development, Relief Services
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (165) Community health planning
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date June, 1996
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2018
  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$205,715 1.04% Eleanor Allen Chief Executive Director

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Water For People (CO) 94.33 four stars
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Charity Contact Info

Water For People
100 East Tennessee Ave
Denver, CO 80209
tel: (720) 488-4590
fax: (720) 974-2207
EIN: 84-1166148

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Board Leadership

Bill Roe
Chair

CEO

Eleanor Allen
Chief Executive Officer

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