Water First International
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 06/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-2601035
Organization Overview
Water First International, operating under the name Water 1st, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Water 1st employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Water 1st is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Water 1st generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WATER 1ST'S MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE TO END THE GLOBAL WATER AND SANITATION CRISIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marla Smith-Nilson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $100,498 |
Kirk Anderson Director Of International Programs | 40 | $100,275 | |
Josh Epperson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dick Moxon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katy Baty Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lara Kammereck Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,124,259 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $212,890 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $939,470 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,276,619 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $175 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,746 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$15,479 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$4,032 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,323,784 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,328,467 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $103,508 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,351 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $335,964 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,023 |
| Other employee benefits | $27,227 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,100 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $90 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,061 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,781 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $68,471 |
| Information technology | $10,564 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,016 |
| Travel | $1,205 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $842 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $675 |
| Insurance | $3,819 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,018,813 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,834,330 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $643,239 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $235,470 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,331 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $161 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,924 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,744,455 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,685 |
| Grants payable | $1,347,362 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,484 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,380,531 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,363,924 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,744,455 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Water First International has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mark & Judith Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc Sudbury, MA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATIONS | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Water First International Seattle, WA | $2,744,455 | $2,323,784 |
Fsc I&p Seattle, WA | $1,490,592 | $1,381,330 |
Ikatu Foundation Coupeville, WA | $8,280,121 | $112,583 |
Arches Alaska Homer, AK | $372,766 | $923,380 |
First Alaskans Endowment Fund Anchorage, AK | $19,926,302 | $1,559,797 |
Robert J And Leona Dearmond Public Foundation Portland, OR | $2,287,442 | $129,691 |
Central Washington Catholic Foundation Yakima, WA | $5,528,844 | $913,088 |
300sl Foundation Fox Island, WA | $175,326 | $622,398 |
Blum Family Foundation Medford, OR | $6,241,760 | $263,748 |
Bosco-Milligan Foundation Portland, OR | $2,870,580 | $834,708 |
For The Kids Foundation Inc Anchorage, AK | $481,450 | $584,045 |
Jewish Day School Supporting Fndn Bellevue, WA | $0 | $0 |