Water Missions International

Organization Overview

Water Missions International, operating under the name Water Mission, is located in North Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Water Mission employed 109 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Water Mission 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 09/2021, Water Mission generated $32.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $36.8m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.6% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO SAFE WATER & SANITATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND DISASTER AREAS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: 2.2 BILLION PEOPLE LACK ACCESS TO SAFE WATER. THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS CLAIMS MORE THAN 800,000 LIVES EACH YEAR. ACCESS TO SAFE WATER CAN SAVE LIVES AND EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. WATER MISSION DESIGNS AND IMPLEMENTS SAFE WATER SOLUTIONS CUSTOMIZED FOR SPECIFIC SETTINGS, OFTEN PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY PREVIOUSLY UNUSED IN LAST-MILE SETTINGS. WE EMPLOY STANDARDS EXPECTED IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS IN THE WASH SECTOR TO RAISE THE INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR PROVIDING SAFE WATER SOLUTIONS TO THOSE IN NEED. SINCE LONG-TERM SUCCESS REQUIRES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT,WE WORK CLOSELY WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITIES. WE MOBILIZE COMMUNITY MEMBER PARTICIPATION AND INVEST IN EDUCATING AND EQUIPPING LOCAL LEADERS TO OPERATE AND MANAGE SAFE WATER SOLUTIONS IN A FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE MANNER. WHEN WE BUILD SAFE WATER SOLUTIONS, COMMUNITIES WITNESS WATER MISSION AND THEIR LOCAL CHURCH WORKING TOGETHER, WHICH ALSO OPENS DOORS FOR US TO SHARE THE LIVING WATER MESSAGE.


DISASTER RESPONSE: FOLLOWING A DISASTER, ACCESS TO SAFE WATER IS ESSENTIAL TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF WATERBORNE ILLNESSES AND PROVIDE OTHER CRITICALLY NEEDED SERVICES LIKE FOOD, SHELTER, AND MEDICAL ATTENTION. WATER MISSION SPECIALIZES IN SAFE WATER AND SANITATION SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY DISASTERS. OUR TEAM WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND FELLOW RESPONSE ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING. WE NOT ONLY PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AID, BUT ALSO IMPLEMENT LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS THAT HELP COMMUNITIES BETTER PREPARE FOR FUTURE DISASTERS. OUR DISASTER RESPONSE STRATEGY GOES FAR BEYOND SHORT-TERM RELIEF EFFORTS. WE PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AID AND IMPLEMENT LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS THAT HELP COMMUNITIES BETTER PREPARE FOR FUTURE DISASTERS. WHEREVER WE WORK, WE SHOW THE HOPE OF GOD'S LOVE TO THOSE EXPERIENCING TREMENDOUS LOSS.


SERVING REFUGEE POPULATIONS: THERE ARE CURRENTLY MORE THAN 84 MILLION FORCIBLY DISPLACED PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. BECAUSE OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE, UNHCR AND UNICEF CONTINUE TO SEEK LONG-TERMPARTNERSHIPS WITH WATER MISSION TO DEVELOP AND INSTALL SAFE WATER SOLUTIONS. WITHIN REFUGEE SETTINGS, SOUND ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND SPEED ARE CRUCIAL. WATER MISSION ENSURES PROJECTS ARE IMPLEMENTED RIGHT THE FIRST TIMEA LIFESAVING IMPERATIVEAND OUR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE DRIVES OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE. THROUGH OUR CUSTOMIZED, BEST-IN-CLASS WASH SOLUTIONS, WATER MISSION HELPS THOSE IN REFUGEE CAMPS EXPERIENCE HEALTHIER AND MORE DIGNIFIED LIVING CONDITIONS, OFTEN PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY PREVIOUSLY UNUSED IN REFUGEE SETTINGS, SUCH AS SOLAR-POWERED PUMPING AND WATER TREATMENT. IN CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE CONTEXTS, WE ALSO SHARE THE HOPE OF GOD'S LOVE THROUGH AUDIO BIBLES IN LOCAL LANGUAGE, LOCAL CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS, AND BIBLICAL TRAUMA HEALING SEMINARS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Engineering Services Mergenthaler
Country Program Support
$126,925
Craig Williams
Country Program Support
$114,169
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$281,305
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$32,441,892
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,472,341
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$32,723,197
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $146,561
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $25,241
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$233,522
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $32,689,545

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Water Missions International has awarded $8,461,809 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GLOBAL WATER CENTER

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North Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN THE FORMATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION.

$8,424,309

Mt Pleasant, SC

PURPOSE: DONATION TO LOCAL CHURCH FOR MOLLY GREENE MEMORIAL SERVICE

$16,500

PLUMBERS WITHOUT BORDERS

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Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR 2021 TEXAS USA WINTER STORM RESPONSE

$15,000

RECIPROCAL MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

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Lehigh Acres, FL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TOWARDS WATER PROJECT

$6,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 36 grants that Water Missions International has recieved totaling $4,728,002.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc

Alpharetta, GA

PURPOSE: POVERTY

$2,591,000
Ayco Charitable Foundation

Cohoes, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$400,500
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$372,289
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$286,296
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$286,296
Center For Disaster Philanthropy Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT WAS AWARDED FOR HURRICANE ETA AND IOTA RELIEF IN HONDURAS TO CREATE COMMUNITY-MANAGER, SOLAR-POWERED WATER SUPPLY FOR ALL PEOPLE IN THE SERVICE AREA.

$108,400
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