Digdeep Right To Water Project

Organization Overview

Digdeep Right To Water Project is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Digdeep Right To Water Project employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Digdeep Right To Water Project 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, Digdeep Right To Water Project generated $12.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO FOSTER ACCESS TO SAFE, CLEAN WATER TO MEET BASIC HUMAN NEEDS WORLDWIDE WITH FOCUS ON PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACCESS PROJECTS.TO ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES THAT ARE REASONABLY RELATED TO OR IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS STATED CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OR IN ANY OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY-LED WATER PROJECTS INCREASE ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER, APPROPRIATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT, AND IMPROVED HYGIENE. SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 INCLUDE: 1. WE INSTALLED 100 "SUITCASE" HOME WATER SYSTEMS ON THE NAVAJO NATION AND PROVIDED REGULAR DELIVERY OF SAFE WATER TO CISTERNS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN WATER ACCESS FOR CLIENTS WITHOUT ANY ACCESS TO PIPED WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.2. WE INSTALLED 735 ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANKS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE NAVAJO NATION WITHOUT PIPED WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.3. WE COMPLETED 198 HOUSEHOLD WATERLINE CONNECTIONS TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN MCDOWELL COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, ENABLING THEM TO CONNECT TO NEW WATER SERVICE LINES CONSTRUCTED BY THE LOCAL WATER UTILITY.4. WE DISTRIBUTED 760 GALLONS OF CLEAN DRINKING WATER TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN MCDOWELL COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA.5. WE MADE 13 GIFTS TO GRASSROOTS INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL ORGANIZATIONS TOTALLING $120,000 TO EXPAND THEIR IMPACT IN PROVIDING WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE SERVICES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.


EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROJECTS HELP AMERICANS LEARN ABOUT THE WATER AND SANITATION ACCESS GAP AND FIND THE TOOLS TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 INCLUDE:1. WE FACILITATED WORKSHOPS AND SITE VISITS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH 5 ORGANIZATIONS IMPLEMENTING INNOVATIVE ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SOLUTIONS IN ORDER TO HELP THEM FIND SUPPORT, SHARE IDEAS, AND IMPROVE THE ENABLING ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.2. WE RAISED AWARENESS THROUGH THE MEDIA ABOUT THE US WATER ACCESS CRISIS AND HOW IT PERSONALLY AFFECTS PEOPLE LIVING ON THE NAVAJO NATION AND WEST VIRGINIA. THIS PRESS COVERAGE INCLUDED ANGLES AROUND RACIAL/ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE AND CLIMATE CHANGE, PERSONAL STORYTELLING FROM IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS, DATA STATISTICS FROM DIGDEEP'S 'CLOSING THE WATER ACCESS GAP IN THE UNITED STATES' REPORT, AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES REPORTING FROM DIGDEEP PROJECT SITES.3. IN 2021, DIGDEEP'S WORK WAS COVERED IN MORE THAN 85 PRESS OUTLETS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH GIANT NATIONAL REACH (INCLUDING CBS NEWS, NBC NEWS, THE WASHINGTON POST, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, YAHOO! NEWS, AMONG OTHERS) AND SMALLER REGIONAL NEWSPAPERS KEY TO COMMUNITY RELATIONS/OUTREACH (INCLUDING KPNX 12 NEWS ARIZONA, KNAU ARIZONA PUBLIC RADIO, ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL, AND INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY ON THE NAVAJO NATION; AND FOX59 WVNS-TV, WHIS RADIO, WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC RADIO AND CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL IN WEST VIRGINIA). ADDITIONALLY, FAST COMPANY MAGAZINE HONORED THE DIGDEEP NAVAJO WATER PROJECT'S 'SUITCASE HOME WATER SYSTEM' IN ITS 2021 INNOVATION BY DESIGN AWARDS.


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$281,310
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$12,424,281
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $148,082
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,424,281
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $220,419
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $118,175
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $26,576
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,789,451

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Digdeep Right To Water Project has awarded $462,046 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR WESTWATER WATERLINE PROJECT

$236,950

NAVAJO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

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Crownpoint, NM

PURPOSE: SUPPLIES

$153,417

Fort Defiance, AZ

PURPOSE: SUPPLIES, STIPENDS

$30,000

SPELLBRING CONSTRUCTION

PURPOSE: FOR NAVAJO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY PLUMBING LAB CONSTRUCTION

$11,679

WATER RESOURCES ACTION PROJECT (WRAP)

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SUPPLIES

$10,000

RED FEATHER DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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Bozeman, MT

PURPOSE: SUPPLIES (WATER TANKS)

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Digdeep Right To Water Project has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amritam Foundation

Scottsdale, AZ

PURPOSE: DONATION

$5,000
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