NonprofitsThe Water Project Inc

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

The Water Project Inc

CONCORD, NH

Total revenue

$6.4M

Total expenses

$5.7M

Net assets

$10.5M

Grants received

$3.6M

199 grants

EIN

261455510

Tax year

2024

Mission

The water project, inc. Unlocks human potential by building and connecting global networks of local leaders, communities of generous supporters, and an informed public to provide sustainable water and sanitation programs to needlessly suffering communities in developing countries. Donations are linked to specific water projects through online reporting, allowing donors to see how specific water programs impact communities and view the ongoing functionality of those projects.

Programs

2 programs

Port loko, sierra leone wash program: in partnership with mariatus hope, the water project co-developed and strengthened regional water, hygiene, and sanitation (wash) programs in port loko sierra leone, resulting in the implementation of new drilled wells and rehabilitation of broken/dry wells in sierra leone. In 2024, 33 new projects were implemented. All programs include community vetting and engagement, hygiene training, water project implementation, post-construction community engagement, multi-year monitoring/evaluation, and service/maintenance/repair initiatives. The water projects sierra leone program includes in-person (data collection using smartphones) and call-based monitoring programs to collect real-time data on past and present water points. The water project's operation and maintenance program provides ongoing community support to resolve non/under-functioning water points. In 2024, 1,813 monitoring events occurred across 379 water points, triggering 179 service/maintenance/repair events. Rigorous and ongoing online reporting links givers with all of the above activities, showing how each donation makes a tangible impact in the water program and community.

Expenses: $732KGrants: $418K

Western uganda wash program: in partnership with the water trust, the water project co-developed and strengthened regional water, hygiene, and sanitation (wash) programs resulting in the implementation of new wells in western uganda. In 2024, 11 new projects were implemented. All programs include community vetting and engagement, hygiene training, water project implementation, post-construction community engagement, multi-year monitoring/evaluation, and service/maintenance/repair initiatives. The water projects uganda program includes in-person (data collection using smartphones) and call-based monitoring programs to collect real-time data on past and present water points. The water project's operation and maintenance program provides ongoing support to resolve non/under- functioning water points. In 2024, 786 monitoring events occurred across 173 water points, triggering 110 service/maintenance/repair events. Rigorous and ongoing online reporting links givers with all of the above activities, showing how each donation makes a tangible impact in the water program and community.

Expenses: $403KGrants: $197K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$6.0M
Program service revenue
Investment income$348K
Other revenue
Total revenue$6.4M

Expenses

Grants paid$2.0M
Salaries & benefits$2.5M
Fundraising$1.3M
Other expenses$1.2M
Total expenses$5.7M
Total assets$10.5M
Net assets$10.5M

People

12 listed

NameRoleCompensation

R PETER CHASSE

PRESIDENT

Board

$188K

50 hrs/wk

RONALD WAMALA

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

GINGER HOLTON

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

CASEY GOBEIL

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

JEANNE MCKINLEY

DIRECTOR/SEC

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

ADAM CHACE

DIRECTOR/TRE

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

TODD BOURGEOIS

CHAIRMAN

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

STAN PATYRAK

EXECUTIVE VP

Staff

$189K

50 hrs/wk

DANIEL KIM

DIR OF FINAN

Staff

$137K

50 hrs/wk

CHRISTOPHER CARVACHE

FULL STACK D

Staff

$118K

40 hrs/wk

THERESA CRICK

SR MAJR GIFT

Staff

$118K

40 hrs/wk

CARRIE WEST

MAJOR GIFTS

Staff

$103K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 199 of 199

FromAmountPurposeYear
$118K
WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY
2024
$60K
To help communities gain access to clean, safe water by providing training, expertise and financial support for water project construction through our staff and implementing partners.
2024
$11K
CLEAN WATER PROJECTS
2024
$9K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$9K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$8K
GIVES CLEAN WATER SOURCES TO IMPOVERISHED AREAS -- SUCH AS WELLS
2024
$8K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2024
$5K
To provide reliable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation.
2024
$3K
DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."
2024
$2K
General & Unrestricted
2024
$2K
THE WATER PROJECT, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION UNLOCKING HUMAN POTENTIAL BYPROVIDING RELIABLE WATER PROJECTS TO COMMUNITIES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA WHO SUFFERNEEDLESSLY FROM A LACK OF ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AND PROPER SANITATION.
2024
$2K
General Purpose
2024
$500
TO PROVIDE RELIABLE, ONGOING WATER AND SANITATION SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD WHO SUFFER NEEDLESSLY FROM A LACK OF ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AND PROPER SANITATION.
2024
$475
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
2024
$250
General Support
2024
$90
MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)
2024
$20
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$75K
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2023
$66K
ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS
2023
$65K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$50K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$45K
To help communities gain access to clean, safe water by providing training, expertise and financial support for water project construction through our staff and implementing partners.
2023
$30K
Unrestricted operational support
2023
$16K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$10K
General & Unrestricted
2023
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$8K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$5K
General & Unrestricted
2023
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER
2023
$5K
PROVIDING ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER
2023
$3K
To provide reliable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation.
2023
$2K
DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."
2023
$2K
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE LIVES
2023
$2K
PROVIDE WATER TO NEEDY
2023
$1K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$650
To support the work of the charity around the globe.
2023
$625
TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE WATER AND SANITATION PROGRAMS TO COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
2023
$523
Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization.
2023
$500
TO PROVIDE RELIABLE, ONGOING WATER AND SANITATION SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD WHO SUFFER NEEDLESSLY FROM A LACK OF ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AND PROPER SANITATION.
2023
$500
General Support
2023
$307
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$250
MATCHING GIFT TO ENVIORNMENT
2023
$240
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$200
MATCHING GIFTS
2023
$100
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
2023
$60
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$60
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$60
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$50
CHARITABLE
2023
$50
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$40
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$20
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$403K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$112K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$56K
INTERNATIONAL
2022
$50K
Operating Support/Annual Fund
2022
$50K
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2022
$48K
CLEAN WATER PROJECTS
2022
$30K
Unrestricted operational support
2022
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$25K
To help communities gain access to clean, safe water by providing training, expertise and financial support for water project construction through our staff and implementing partners.
2022
$14K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$12K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2022
$7K
SAFE WATER TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED
2022
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER
2022
$4K
Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization.
2022
$4K
TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED.
2022
$4K
DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."
2022
$4K
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE LIVES
2022
$2K
PROVIDE WATER TO NEEDY
2022
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$900
MATCHING GIFT
2022
$625
TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE WATER AND SANITATION PROGRAMS TO COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
2022
$528
EMPLOYEE MATCHING
2022
$500
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
2022
$500
General & Unrestricted
2022
$500
TO SUPPORT THE WORK DONE BY THE WATER PROJECT, INC.
2022
$250
ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES
2022
$220
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$160
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$150
MATCHING GIFTS
2022
$79
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$79
CHARITABLE
2022
$75
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
2022
$70
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$70
EE MATCHING
2022
$60
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$50
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$305K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$94K
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2021
$68K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$68K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$52K
INTERNATIONAL
2021
$30K
Unrestricted operational support
2021
$17K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$15K
General Support
2021
$15K
Operating Support/Annual Fund
2021
$14K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2021
$11K
DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."
2021
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2021
$10K
To provide reliable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation.
2021
$8K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER
2021
$5K
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
2021
$3K
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE LIVES
2021
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$1K
GENERAL GRANT
2021
$1K
PROVIDE WATER TO NEEDY
2021
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$725
TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE WATER AND SANITATION PROGRAMS TO COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
2021
$600
EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2021
$203K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$113K
CLEAN WATER PROJECTS
2020
$73K
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2020
$51K
Public Service
2020
$31K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$30K
Unrestricted operational support
2020
$15K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2020
$13K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$10K
To provide reliable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation.
2020
$8K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$7K
General Support
2020
$6K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2020
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER
2020
$5K
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$4K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$3K
CHARITABLE
2020
$1K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$875
Water Projects in Africa
2020
$567
General Operating Support
2020
$500
PROVIDE WATER TO NEEDY
2020
$240
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$200
MATCHING GIFTS
2020
$83
OPERATING EXPENSES
2020
$50
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
2020
$45K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$20K
SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL, EDUCATIONAL AND BASIC NEEDS CAUSES
2019
$20K
Operating Support/Annual Fund
2019
$12K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2019
$10K
THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
2019
$6K
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2019
$18K
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2018
$10K
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
2018
$10K
THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. NO BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED FROM THIS GRANT.
2018
$9K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER
2018
$4K
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
2018
$1K
GENERAL FUND
2018
$500
PROVIDE WATER TO NEEDY
2018
$150
BENEFIT CHILDREN
2018
$15K
INTERNATIONAL/FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2017
$10K
THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
2017

Funded by

$3.6M from 85 funders · 199 grants · 2017–2024

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

$926K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$397K · 7 grants · 2018–2023

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc

$361K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$332K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$236K · 6 grants · 2019–2024

National Philanthropic Trust

$174K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

Lifeplus Foundation

$172K · 3 grants · 2020–2024

Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation

$130K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Details

EIN261455510
NTEE codeQ33
Subsection03
Ruling date2008-05
Formed2007
Employees21
Volunteers52
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