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International : Development and Relief Services

Water.org

Providing access to safe water and sanitation

four stars

95.12

117 West 20th Street Suite 203
Kansas City, MO 64108
tel: (816) 877-8400   Web Site
EIN: 58-2060131

Board Leadership
Jennifer Schorsch
President

CEO
Gary White
CEO and Co-Founder

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 95.12 four stars
  Financial 93.11 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/23/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Water.org is an international nonprofit organization that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world with access to safe water and sanitation through affordable financing. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, they have been pioneering market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis for more than 25 years, giving women hope, children health and communities a future.

Water.org is an international nonprofit organization that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world with access to safe water and sanitation through affordable financing. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, they have been pioneering market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis for more than 25 years, giving women hope, children health and communities a future.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2019
Total number of people reached with access to safe water and sanitation
27,900,000
Total dollar amount of loans issued
2,200,000,000
Number of loans issued
6,100,000
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This impact information is current as of August 2020, 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

93.11

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 12/23/2020 and includes data from FY2019, 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)		 78.4%
  Administrative Expenses 14.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 7.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.07
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.71
  Program Expenses Growth 11.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 15.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Water.org on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Water.org 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

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Water.org (MO) 95.12 four stars
Bnai Zion Foundation (NY) 93.72 four stars
Tostan (DC) 90.10 four stars
Mentors International (UT) 91.16 four stars
BRAC USA (NY) 91.16 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $23,556,995
   Federated Campaigns $8,297
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $395,199
Total Contributions $23,960,491
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $23,960,491
   Other Revenue $595,497
TOTAL REVENUE $24,555,988
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $20,567,074
   Administrative Expenses $4,728,376
   Fundraising Expenses $2,822,628
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $28,118,078
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-3,562,090
   
Net Assets $20,286,029

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
Water Programs $19,008,834 92.4%
Outreach $1,558,240 7.6%

Ratings History
Water.org has received 11 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-09 12/23/2020 95.12 four stars
2018-09 09/03/2019 95.75 four stars
2017-09 08/01/2018 95.99 four stars
2016-09 08/01/2017 96.85 four stars
2015-09 08/01/2016 93.61 four stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 93.36 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 11/01/2015 95.38 four stars
2013-09 10/01/2014 96.33 four stars
2012-09 09/01/2013 91.90 four stars
2011-09 07/01/2012 94.72 four stars
2010-09 02/01/2012 94.83 four stars
2009-09 09/20/2011 96.83 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-09 11/01/2010 95.51 four stars
2008-09 10/01/2009 89.61 three stars
2007-09 12/01/2008 87.20 three stars
2006-09 11/01/2007 89.35 three stars
2005-09 12/01/2006 92.70 four stars
2004-09 07/01/2005 87.61 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 58-2060131
Name in IRS Master File WATER ORG INC
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 (927) Fundraising
(602) Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations
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 July, 1993
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
$396,419 1.40% Gary White Chief Executive Officer
Other Salaries of Note
$344,178 1.22% Jennifer Schorsch President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Water.org (MO) 95.12 four stars
Bnai Zion Foundation (NY) 93.72 four stars
BRAC USA (NY) 91.16 four stars
The Water Project (NH) 97.24 four stars
Safe Water Network (NY) 90.97 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Water.org
117 West 20th Street
Suite 203
Kansas City, MO 64108
tel: (816) 877-8400
fax: (816) 421-2086
EIN: 58-2060131

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Board Leadership

Jennifer Schorsch
President

CEO

Gary White
CEO and Co-Founder

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