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Water First International

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 20-2601035

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Aug 19, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.WATER1ST.ORG
1904 3rd Avenue No 1012Seattle, WA 98101

(206) 297-3024

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.60x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.62x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

80th percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$98,375

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.9% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

75th percentile

24%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

-0.8%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,621,978

Up $504,821 (+24%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$1,058,953

Up $711,204 (+205%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$1,563,025

Down $206,383 (-12%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,514,484

Down $19,038 (-0.8%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$1,803,280

Down $1,032,095 (-36%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$711,204

Up $1,013,057 (+336%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth75th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $714,964Liabilities 2010: $612,998Net Assets 2010: $101,9662010Assets 2011: $755,387Liabilities 2011: $661,088Net Assets 2011: $94,2992011Assets 2012: $857,625Liabilities 2012: $667,504Net Assets 2012: $190,1212012Assets 2013: $1,330,115Liabilities 2013: $997,284Net Assets 2013: $332,8312013Assets 2014: $1,245,076Liabilities 2014: $1,118,368Net Assets 2014: $126,7082014Assets 2015: $2,101,487Liabilities 2015: $1,671,895Net Assets 2015: $429,5922015Assets 2016: $2,155,946Liabilities 2016: $1,765,891Net Assets 2016: $390,0552016Assets 2017: $1,860,869Liabilities 2017: $1,701,585Net Assets 2017: $159,2842017Assets 2018: $2,271,797Liabilities 2018: $1,622,195Net Assets 2018: $649,6022018Assets 2019: $2,117,157Liabilities 2019: $1,769,408Net Assets 2019: $347,7492019Assets 2020: $2,621,978Liabilities 2020: $1,563,025Net Assets 2020: $1,058,9532020Assets 2021: $2,744,455Liabilities 2021: $1,380,531Net Assets 2021: $1,363,9242021Assets 2022: $2,608,315Liabilities 2022: $1,580,651Net Assets 2022: $1,027,6642022Assets 2023: $3,641,177Liabilities 2023: $277,372Net Assets 2023: $3,363,8052023Assets 2024: $2,933,337Liabilities 2024: $1,511,305Net Assets 2024: $1,422,0322024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$2,621,978
Liabilities$1,563,025
Net Assets$1,058,953
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth46th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $1,067,4032010Expenses 2011: $1,108,7362011Expenses 2012: $1,138,3542012Revenue 2013: $1,579,433Expenses 2013: $1,436,723Net Income 2013: $142,7102013Revenue 2014: $1,686,978Expenses 2014: $1,893,101Net Income 2014: -$206,1232014Revenue 2015: $2,637,942Expenses 2015: $2,335,058Net Income 2015: $302,8842015Revenue 2016: $2,209,488Expenses 2016: $2,249,025Net Income 2016: -$39,5372016Revenue 2017: $2,370,047Expenses 2017: $2,600,818Net Income 2017: -$230,7712017Revenue 2018: $2,904,370Expenses 2018: $2,414,052Net Income 2018: $490,3182018Revenue 2019: $2,533,522Expenses 2019: $2,835,375Net Income 2019: -$301,8532019Revenue 2020: $2,514,484Expenses 2020: $1,803,280Net Income 2020: $711,2042020Revenue 2021: $2,323,784Expenses 2021: $2,018,813Net Income 2021: $304,9712021Revenue 2022: $1,969,815Expenses 2022: $2,297,051Net Income 2022: -$327,2362022Revenue 2023: $3,582,679Expenses 2023: $1,260,927Net Income 2023: $2,321,7522023Revenue 2024: $2,016,777Expenses 2024: $3,958,550Net Income 2024: -$1,941,7732024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$2,514,484
Expenses$1,803,280
Net Income$711,204
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Aug 19, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$2,527,439
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Water 1st's mission is to enable the world's poorest people to implement and sustain community-managed projects integrating clean water supply, sanitation and hygiene education. Water 1st unites people to fight the global water and sanitation crisis . We believe this worldwide, silent catastrophe will be solved when we build a community of concerned individuals, and mobilize them to take simple, effective actions.

Water 1st's mission is to unite people to end the global water and sanitation crisis.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,378,227$1,435,509▲ $57,282
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$573,220$589,341▲ $16,121
Pledges and Grants Receivable$143,481$539,430▲ $395,949
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$41,772▲ $41,772
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$20,367$12,283▼ $8,084
Accounts Receivable$0$2,807▲ $2,807
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,862$836▼ $1,026
Total Assets$2,117,157$2,621,978▲ $504,821
Liabilities
Grants Payable$1,709,514$1,416,974▼ $292,540
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$106,445▲ $106,445
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$50,316$35,035▼ $15,281
Deferred Revenue$9,578$4,571▼ $5,007
Total Liabilities$1,769,408$1,563,025▼ $206,383
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$310,253$1,058,953▲ $748,700
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$37,496$0▼ $37,496
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$347,749$1,058,953▲ $711,204
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,117,157$2,621,978▲ $504,821

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$836$3,521$4,357
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay68th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Marla Smith-nilsonExecutive DirectorFT$95,510$2,865$98,375

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Heather LeachChair
Kristine BatyVice Chair
Cecilia WhatleyDirector
Diane LangstraatDirector
Dick MoxonDirector
Josh EppersonDirector
Julia ClarkeDirector
Lara KammereckDirector
Lynn CarrDirector
Tim KirleyDirector
Terry GibbonsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,506,709
Program Service Revenue
$19,419
Investment Income
$263
Other Revenue
$-11,907
All Other Contributions
$1,249,990
Change in Net Assets
$711,204

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,514,484
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,457
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,516,941
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,514,484
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,111,342
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$496,146
Other Expenses$195,792
Total Fundraising Expense$183,854
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$1,111,342--$1,111,342
Other Salaries and Wages$194,205$12,169$32,691$239,065
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$145,094$9,838$52,346$207,278
Office Expenses$18,294$2,106$63,761$84,161
Occupancy$50,442$1,084$5,420$56,946
Payroll Taxes$27,200$1,706$6,520$35,426
Fees for Services Other$9,923$19$16,937$26,879
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,920-$10,920
Other Employee Benefits$7,700$703$173$8,576
Travel$3,998$41$1,852$5,891
Pension Plan Contributions$4,421$291$1,089$5,801
Information Technology$1,250-$3,030$4,280
Insurance-$3,818-$3,818
Conferences and Meetings$1,042$90$35$1,167
Depreciation Depletion$1,026--$1,026
Fees for Services Legal-$704-$704
Total Functional Expenses$1,575,937$43,489$183,854$1,803,280

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,805,737
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,803,280
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,803,280
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$2,457
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$1,285,462

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
HondurasProgram ServicesWATER 1ST PROVIDED GRANTS TO A NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) WORKING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LEMPIRA THAT HELPS COMMUNITIES ORGANIZE AND BUILD SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE PIPED WATER AND TOILETS AT EVERY HOUSEHOLD. IN 2019, THE LARGEST PROJECT WE'VE SUPPORTED TO DATE WAS FINALIZED IN THE FOLLOWING 17 COMMUNITIES IN IN THE MUNCIPALITIES OF CANDELARIA, MAPULACA, VIRGINIA, PIRAERA WITH A COMBINED POPULATION OF 7,293 PEOPLE: EL PORTILLO FLOR, CAMAPARA, SAN LORENZO, LA ISLETA, AZACUALPA, EL LIMON, EL PORTILLO, SAN ANTONIO, SUYAPITA PICHIGUAL, SANTA LUCIA, GUAQUINCORA, AGUA ZARCA, VIGINIA CENTRO, EL RODEO, LLANO GRANDE, EL COYOLAR, EL ZARZAL, TAMBLA CENTRO, AND SAN ANTONIO GRANADILLA. TWO SMALL PROJECTS WERE STARTED AND COMPLETED IN 2019 IN THE COMMUNITIES OF LA CEIBITA AND EL CON CANOA WITH COMBINED POPULATIONS OF 258 PEOPLE. SEVEN ADDITIONAL PROJECTS SERVING WERE INITIATED IN 2019 AND WILL BE COMPLETED IN 2020.00$680,362
BangladeshProgram ServicesWATER 1ST PROVIDED GRANTS TO A NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) BASED IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS THAT INCLUDE PROVISION OF CONVENIENT, SAFE WATER, HYGIENE EDUCATION, AND SANITARY TOILETS. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO MAXIMIZE COST-EFFECTIVENESS BY LEVERAGING LOCAL RESOURCES. IN THE URBAN SLUMS OF DHAKA (THE CAPITAL CITY), CHITTAGONG AND KHULNA (THE COUNTRY'S 2ND AND 3RD LARGEST CITIES, RESPECTIVELY) BENEFICIARIES PAY 100 PERCENT OF THE CAPITAL COSTS OF THEIR PROJECTS THROUGH ONE OR TWO-YEAR LOANS. THE LOANS ARE REPAID TO THE LOCAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION, WHO IS THE RECIPIENT OF WATER FIRST'S GRANTS. REPAID LOAN FUNDS ARE REVOLVED AND USED FOR ADDITIONAL WATER AND SANITATION PROJECTS AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR WATER FIRST'S BANGLADESH PARTNER. IN 2018, WATER FIRST SUPPORTED THE CONSTRUCTION OF 319 SMALL-SCALE WATER SYSTEMS SERVING 10,086 PEOPLE IN URBAN SLUM SETTLEMENTS.00$587,406
MozambiqueProgram ServicesThe Organization Completed the Majority of the Work on Its Second Project in Mozambique, Supporting the Community of Bilibiza With Access to Water, Toilets, and Hygiene Education. the Project Design Includes 400 Household Connections to the Piped Water System. Additionally, the Organization Supported Recovery Efforts in Our Project Areas as a Result of the Humanitarian Emergency Created by Cyclone Kenneth.00$15,993
EthiopiaProgram ServiceWater 1st Provided Grants to a Non-governmental Organization (ngo) Based in Ethiopia in Order to Support the Implementation of Projects That Include Provision of Convenient, Safe Water, Hygiene Education, and Sanitary Latrines. in Oromia, Ethiopia, Ongoing Social Unrest Continued to Complicated Efforts to Construct the Dima Jeliwan Project. Water1st Is Working Closely With Its Ethiopian Partner Organization to Quickly Begin Water Service to 750 Households/3,800 People.00$1,701
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$10,498
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Online Fundraising Drive$1,256,719---
Give Water Give Life (cancelled)----
Total Events$1,256,719-$10,498$-10,498
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“It is reviewed first by the executive director, then by the board treasurer and by the finance committee of the board via email.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“All water 1st employees and board members are covered under our conflict of interest policy. We must not only avoid actual conflicts of interest, but also avoid situations that may create any appearance that a conflict exists. Conflicts are determined at the board level and are reviewed by the board. Employees and board members have a duty to disclose any possible conflicts. After disclosure, the remaining board shall decide by majority vote if a conflict of interest exists. These discussions and votes are recorded in written meeting minutes. We also have procedures if we find violations of our policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board governance committee undertakes an annual performance review, interviewing board and staff members for input. Compensation is partly based on this review, and also based on bench-marking compensation data from other similar nonprofits. At the board's annual november meeting, the budget for the year is approved, including the compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Our audited financial statements are available on our website for download and upon request. All other documents, such as our governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and other documents of interest to our supporters are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Water First International
EIN
20-2601035
Phone
2062973024
Address
1904 3RD AVENUE NO 1012, SEATTLE, WA 98101
Doing Business As
Water 1st

Signing Officer

Name
Marla Smith-nilson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2062973024
Signed
2021-08-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marla Smith-nilson
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
8
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
10700 NORTHUP WAY SUITE 200, BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Preparer
Allen Gilbert CPA
Phone
4252506100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Part XII, Line 2C

“The process for selecting an independent accounting firm has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. In addition, the organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under section 170(b1)(a)(vi) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under section 509(a)(1). The organization's income tax filings are subject to examination by various taxing authorities. The organization follows the provisions of uncertain tax positions as addressed in fasb accounting standards codification subtopic 740-10, income taxes. The organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold 2,457.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold 2,457.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B1)(A)(VI) AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1). THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE PROVISIONS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS ADDRESSED IN FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION SUBTOPIC 740-10, INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COST OF GOODS SOLD 2,457.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COST OF GOODS SOLD 2,457.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0WATER 1ST PROVIDED GRANTS TO A NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) BASED IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS THAT INCLUDE PROVISION OF CONVENIENT, SAFE WATER, HYGIENE EDUCATION, AND SANITARY TOILETS. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO MAXIMIZE COST-EFFECTIVENESS BY LEVERAGING LOCAL RESOURCES. IN THE URBAN SLUMS OF DHAKA (THE CAPITAL CITY), CHITTAGONG AND KHULNA (THE COUNTRY'S 2ND AND 3RD LARGEST CITIES, RESPECTIVELY) BENEFICIARIES PAY 100 PERCENT OF THE CAPITAL COSTS OF THEIR PROJECTS THROUGH ONE OR TWO-YEAR LOANS. THE LOANS ARE REPAID TO THE LOCAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION, WHO IS THE RECIPIENT OF WATER FIRST'S GRANTS. REPAID LOAN FUNDS ARE REVOLVED AND USED FOR ADDITIONAL WATER AND SANITATION PROJECTS AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR WATER FIRST'S BANGLADESH PARTNER. IN 2018, WATER FIRST SUPPORTED THE CONSTRUCTION OF 319 SMALL-SCALE WATER SYSTEMS SERVING 10,086 PEOPLE IN URBAN SLUM SETTLEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt1WATER 1ST PROVIDED GRANTS TO A NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) WORKING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LEMPIRA THAT HELPS COMMUNITIES ORGANIZE AND BUILD SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE PIPED WATER AND TOILETS AT EVERY HOUSEHOLD. IN 2019, THE LARGEST PROJECT WE'VE SUPPORTED TO DATE WAS FINALIZED IN THE FOLLOWING 17 COMMUNITIES IN IN THE MUNCIPALITIES OF CANDELARIA, MAPULACA, VIRGINIA, PIRAERA WITH A COMBINED POPULATION OF 7,293 PEOPLE: EL PORTILLO FLOR, CAMAPARA, SAN LORENZO, LA ISLETA, AZACUALPA, EL LIMON, EL PORTILLO, SAN ANTONIO, SUYAPITA PICHIGUAL, SANTA LUCIA, GUAQUINCORA, AGUA ZARCA, VIGINIA CENTRO, EL RODEO, LLANO GRANDE, EL COYOLAR, EL ZARZAL, TAMBLA CENTRO, AND SAN ANTONIO GRANADILLA. TWO SMALL PROJECTS WERE STARTED AND COMPLETED IN 2019 IN THE COMMUNITIES OF LA CEIBITA AND EL CON CANOA WITH COMBINED POPULATIONS OF 258 PEOPLE. SEVEN ADDITIONAL PROJECTS SERVING WERE INITIATED IN 2019 AND WILL BE COMPLETED IN 2020.
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt2THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED THE MAJORITY OF THE WORK ON ITS SECOND PROJECT IN MOZAMBIQUE, SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY OF BILIBIZA WITH ACCESS TO WATER, TOILETS, AND HYGIENE EDUCATION. THE PROJECT DESIGN INCLUDES 400 HOUSEHOLD CONNECTIONS TO THE PIPED WATER SYSTEM. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED RECOVERY EFFORTS IN OUR PROJECT AREAS AS A RESULT OF THE HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCY CREATED BY CYCLONE KENNETH.
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt3WATER 1ST PROVIDED GRANTS TO A NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) BASED IN ETHIOPIA IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS THAT INCLUDE PROVISION OF CONVENIENT, SAFE WATER, HYGIENE EDUCATION, AND SANITARY LATRINES. IN OROMIA, ETHIOPIA, ONGOING SOCIAL UNREST CONTINUED TO COMPLICATED EFFORTS TO CONSTRUCT THE DIMA JELIWAN PROJECT. WATER1ST IS WORKING CLOSELY WITH ITS ETHIOPIAN PARTNER ORGANIZATION TO QUICKLY BEGIN WATER SERVICE TO 750 HOUSEHOLDS/3,800 PEOPLE.

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,621,978
Liabilities
$1,563,025
Net assets
$1,058,953
Revenue
$2,514,484
Expenses
$1,803,280
Net income
$711,204
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.93$1.51$1.42$2.02$3.96$1.94
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.64$0.28$3.36$3.58$1.26$2.32
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$1.58$1.03$1.97$2.30$0.33
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.74$1.38$1.36$2.32$2.02$0.30
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.62$1.56$1.06$2.51$1.80$0.71
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.12$1.77$0.35$2.53$2.84$0.30
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.27$1.62$0.65$2.90$2.41$0.49
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.86$1.70$0.16$2.37$2.60$0.23
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$1.77$0.39$2.21$2.25$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$1.67$0.43$2.64$2.34$0.30
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.25$1.12$0.13$1.69$1.89$0.21
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$1.00$0.33$1.58$1.44$0.14
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.86$0.67$0.19$1.14
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.76$0.66$0.09$1.11
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.61$0.10$1.07