The Water Project, Inc.
The Water Project, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Water Project 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.
About
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAFE WATER AND SUSTAINABLE HYGIENE INITIATIVE, WESTERN WATER AND SANITATION FORUM, AFRICA SAND DAM FOUNDATION AND FRIENDS OF TIMOTHY FOUNDATION, THE WATER PROJECT CO-DEVELOPED AND STRENGTHENED WATER, HYGIENE AND SANITATION PROGRAMS RESULTING IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW DRILLED AND HAND-DUG WELLS, REHABILITATION OF BROKEN WELLS, PROTECTION OF SPRINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSURFACE DAMS, RAINWATER HARVESTING TANKS, LATRINES AND HANDWASHING STATIONS IN KENYA. IN 2018, 262 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 MAINTENANCE/REPAIR INITIATIVES. THE WATER PROJECT'S KENYA PROGRAM INCLUDED A MOBILE MONITORING PROGRAM (USING SMART-PHONES) TO COLLECT REAL-TIME DATA ON PAST AND PRESENT WATER POINTS. THE WATER PROJECT'S OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT TO NON/UNDER FUNCTIONING WATER POINTS. IN 2018, 859 WATER PROJECTS WERE MONITORED THROUGH 2,855 MONITORING VISITS. THESE MONITORING VISITS TRIGGERED 233 SERVICE/SUPPORT VISITS TO PROVIDE ONGOING WATER SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES. RIGOROUS AND ONGOING ONLINE REPORTING LINKS GIVERS WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE ACTIVITY, SHOWING HOW EACH DONATION MAKES A TANGIBLE IMPACT IN THE WATER PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “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, which allows donors to see how specific water programs impact communities and view ongoing functionality of those projects.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “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, which allows donors to see how specific water programs impact communities and view ongoing functionality of those projects.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as NH, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was 17 DEPOT ST 2ND FLOOR, CONCORD, NH, 03301.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 12 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$472,708.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2007.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,081,816 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $406,213 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.