Lifewater Inc, operating under the name Lifewater International, is located in Bentonville, AR. The organization was established in 1986. 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 12/2023, Lifewater International employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lifewater International 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 12/2023, Lifewater International generated $6.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIFEWATER INTERNATIONAL IS A NON-PROFIT CHRISTIAN WATER DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING 2023, LIFEWATER ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING TO FURTHER WATER ACCESS, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE IN COMMUNITIES IN THE RURAL REGIONS OF ETHIOPIA, UGANDA, TANZANIA, AND CAMBODIA: - COMPLETED 131 VILLAGE AND PRIMARY SCHOOL WATER & SANITATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. - SERVED 126,843 PEOPLE WITH THE VISION OF A HEALTHY VILLAGE STRATEGY. - CERTIFIED 8,174 HEALTHY HOMES WHO HAD COMPLETED WATER & SANITATION REQUIREMENTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Name Not Listed Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Name Not Listed Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Name Not Listed Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Name Not Listed Director (part Year) | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| 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 | $6,016,960 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,667 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,016,960 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $9,464 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $22,326 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $6,085,538 | 
| 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 | $84,310 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $360,787 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,812 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $2,818,011 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $160,965 | 
| Other employee benefits | $243,417 | 
| Payroll taxes | $224,057 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,233 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,429 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $116,665 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $130,777 | 
| Office expenses | $11,501 | 
| Information technology | $251,633 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $160,497 | 
| Travel | $421,156 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,584 | 
| Interest | $588 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $172,542 | 
| Insurance | $41,427 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $6,550,113 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,375,996 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,000 | 
| 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 | $106,355 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $607,997 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $80,279 | 
| Total assets | $2,200,627 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $460,334 | 
| 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 | $80,279 | 
| Total liabilities | $540,613 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $960,014 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $700,000 | 
| 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 | $2,200,627 |