charity: water works to bring clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. The organization reports that it inspires giving and empowers others to fundraise for sustainable water solutions. The organization reports that donations are sent to local partner organizations, who build and implement water projects. When the water projects are completed, charity: water proves every one of them using GPS coordinates, photos, and information about the community served.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, charity:water's program expenses were:
Program services |
$59,157,279 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$59,157,279 |
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Chief Executive
Scott Harrison, Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$414,662
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Chair of the Board
Michael Wilkerson
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Executive Officer, Fairfax Africa
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Board Size
9
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Paid Staff Size
89
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $89,838,073, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on charity:water's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Public support - individuals |
$48,838,846 |
Public support - foundations and other organizations |
$16,368,531 |
Public support - corporations |
$16,220,822 |
Special event revenue, net |
$7,516,039 |
Net investment return |
$3,555,501 |
Contributed goods and services |
$893,835 |
Other income |
$158,252 |
Total Income |
$93,551,826 |
- Programs: 79%
- Fundraising: 13%
- Administrative: 8%
Total Income |
$93,551,826 |
Program expenses |
$59,157,279 |
Fundraising expenses |
$9,874,554 |
Administrative expenses |
$6,101,932 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$75,133,765 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$18,418,061 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$43,744,409 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$62,162,470 |
Total Liabilities |
$54,180,010 |
Total Assets |
$116,342,480 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, charity:water received in-kind goods and services of $893,835 including professional fees ($358,817), event costs ($211,695), branding, education, and promotion ($193,838), office equipment and supplies, website, and hosted services ($117,802), and communication, printing, and postage ($11,683).