Aquaya Institute
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- San Anselmo, CA
- Founding
- 08/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-2977578
Organization Overview
Aquaya Institute is located in San Anselmo, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (U40) the organization is classified as: Engineering & Technology, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aquaya Institute employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aquaya Institute 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, Aquaya Institute generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
ADVANCE GLOBAL HEALTH THROUGH UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO SAFE WATER AND SANITATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE PARTNERSHIPS AND LEARNING FOR SUSTAINABILITY (WASHPALS). THE WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE PARTNERSHIPS AND LEARNING FOR SUSTAINABILITY (WASHPALS) PROJECT IS A CENTRALLY FUNDED ACTIVITY OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) GLOBAL HEALTH BUREAU. WASHPALS SUPPORTS THE AGENCY'S GOAL OF REDUCING MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE BY ENSURING USAID PROGRAMMING EMPLOYS HIGH-IMPACT, EVIDENCE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH) INTERVENTIONS. THE PROJECT WILL IDENTIFY AND SHARE BEST PRACTICES INACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY, SCALE, AND HEALTH IMPACT BY GENERATING EVIDENCE AROUND SANITATION AND HYGIENE PROGRAMMING PARADIGMS NECESSARY TO ELIMINATE OPEN DEFECATION (OD) AND MOVE COMMUNITIES UP THE SANITATION LADDER WHILE ALSO FOCUSING ON REDUCING FECES EXPOSURE FOR INFANTS AND SMALL CHILDREN THROUGH LESS-STUDIED BEHAVIORAL PATHWAYS. WASHPALS IS BEING IMPLEMENTED BY THE FIRM TETRA TECH AND AQUAYA IS PROVIDING RESEARCH STUDIES UNDER A SUB-CONTRACT WITH TETRA TECH. AQUAYA COFOUNDER, DR. JEFF ALBERT, IS ALSO SERVING AS THE FULL-TIME WASHPALS DEPUTY PROJECT DIRECTOR.
MONITORING FOR SAFE WATER II. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN TWO RURAL DISTRICTS OF GHANA AND UGANDA TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES. THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH, THIS PROJECT TESTS A WIDE RANGE OF INTERVENTIONS AIMED TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY MONITORING, WATER TREATMENT, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE.
REAL WATER: RURAL EVIDENCE AND LEARNING FOR WATER (REAL-WATER) IS A FIVE-YEAR (2021-2026) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) AND THE AQUAYA INSTITUTE (AQUAYA) TO DEVELOP AND EVALUATE STRATEGIES FOR EXPANDING ACCESS TO SAFE, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE RURAL WATER SERVICES. REAL-WATER WILL SUPPORT POLICY MAKERS, DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO MAKE STRATEGIC DECISIONS AND IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES FOR WATER MANAGEMENT THROUGH APPLIED RESEARCH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ranjiv Khush Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $154,438 |
Jeffery Albert Deputy Project Director & Trustee | Trustee | 40 | $152,894 |
Rachel Peletz Interim Exec. Dir. | Officer | 40 | $96,745 |
Ian Warburg Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Zorba Lieberman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Herdt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $334,401 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,274,458 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,608,859 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $41,314 |
| Investment income | $170 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,651,840 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $307,332 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,615 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $866,086 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,552 |
| Other employee benefits | $78,145 |
| Payroll taxes | $89,632 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,218 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,329 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $13,728 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,638 |
| Travel | $209,595 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,253 |
| Insurance | $11,334 |
| All other expenses | $20,811 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,220,718 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,388 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,208,634 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $429,529 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $42,780 |
| 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 | $33,484 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,571 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,497 |
| Total assets | $2,762,883 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $211,689 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $16,061 |
| Total liabilities | $227,750 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $556,083 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,979,050 |
| 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 | $2,762,883 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Aquaya Institute has recieved totaling $2,095,066.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Conrad N Hilton Foundation Westlake Village, CA PURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND PILOT A WATER QUALITY TESTING PROGRAM AND FELLOWSHIP IN GHANA, ETHIOPIA AND UGANDA AND LAYER WATER QUALITY TESTING ON BASELINE SERVICE COVERAGE DATA COLLECTION IN S25 FOCAL DISTRICTS. | $1,500,000 |
Conrad N Hilton Foundation Westlake Village, CA PURPOSE: TO EXPLORE AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE WATER QUALITY TESTING SYSTEMS IN BURKINA FASO, GHANA AND UGANDA. | $470,000 |
Save The Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT PURPOSE: LIVELIHOODS ACTIVITY | $115,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $66 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mozilla Foundation San Francisco, CA | $66,895,760 | $26,523,745 |
Applied Technology Council Redwood City, CA | $8,408,642 | $4,921,582 |
Equalize Health San Francisco, CA | $2,578,144 | $2,659,678 |
Aquaya Institute San Anselmo, CA | $2,762,883 | $3,651,840 |
Arizona Technology Council Phoenix, AZ | $832,086 | $1,960,738 |
Globalplatform Inc A Delaware Corporation Redwood City, CA | $3,723,105 | $2,155,351 |
Ought Inc Covina, CA | $3,932,251 | $796,178 |
Openai Inc San Francisco, CA | $19,976,363 | $11,728 |
The Foresight Institute San Francisco, CA | $1,819,148 | $1,599,886 |
La-Mas Inc Los Angeles, CA | $1,016,379 | $899,237 |
Hawaii-Pacific Foundation Inc Honolulu, HI | $4,397,833 | $4,049,024 |
Extreme Tech Challenge Palo Alto, CA | $757,069 | $399,967 |