Civic Intelligence

20 Liters

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 27-3378656

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Jan 16, 2024

Organization Profile20liters.org
2900 Wilson Ave SW STE 110Grandville, MI 49418

(616) 528-0314

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.19x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.12x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

74th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$53,019

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.1% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

91st percentile

87%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

34th percentile

-9.1%

Faster revenue growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$196,705

Up $91,773 (+87%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$159,659

Up $63,805 (+67%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$37,046

Up $27,968 (+308%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Down

$310,817

Down $31,245 (-9.1%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$247,012

Down $105,093 (-30%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$63,805

Up $73,848 (+735%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2017: $116,230Liabilities 2017: $18,826Net Assets 2017: $97,4042017Assets 2018: $90,232Liabilities 2018: $15,818Net Assets 2018: $74,4142018Assets 2019: $72,693Liabilities 2019: $7,213Net Assets 2019: $65,4802019Assets 2020: $100,064Liabilities 2020: $7,251Net Assets 2020: $92,8132020Assets 2021: $113,156Liabilities 2021: $7,259Net Assets 2021: $105,8972021Assets 2022: $104,932Liabilities 2022: $9,078Net Assets 2022: $95,8542022Assets 2023: $196,705Liabilities 2023: $37,046Net Assets 2023: $159,6592023Assets 2024: $146,874Liabilities 2024: $27,009Net Assets 2024: $119,8652024Assets 2025: $123,866Liabilities 2025: $16,359Net Assets 2025: $107,5072025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$196,705
Liabilities$37,046
Net Assets$159,659
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth34th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2017: $399,651Expenses 2017: $546,875Net Income 2017: -$147,2242017Revenue 2018: $350,126Expenses 2018: $373,116Net Income 2018: -$22,9902018Revenue 2019: $356,039Expenses 2019: $364,973Net Income 2019: -$8,9342019Revenue 2020: $375,047Expenses 2020: $347,714Net Income 2020: $27,3332020Revenue 2021: $322,169Expenses 2021: $309,085Net Income 2021: $13,0842021Revenue 2022: $342,062Expenses 2022: $352,105Net Income 2022: -$10,0432022Revenue 2023: $310,817Expenses 2023: $247,012Net Income 2023: $63,8052023Revenue 2024: $284,894Expenses 2024: $324,688Net Income 2024: -$39,7942024Revenue 2025: $311,106Expenses 2025: $323,464Net Income 2025: -$12,3582025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$310,817
Expenses$247,012
Net Income$63,805
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Jan 16, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$310,817
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

20 Liters equips vulnerable people with water, sanitation and hygiene solutions that are simple, effective and long-lasting.

20 Liters was created to both educate and engage the developed world about the need for clean water and to empower local communities in the developing world to meet their clean water needs through sustainable technologies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$69,228$98,574▲ $29,346
Inventories for Sale or Use$27,486$59,350▲ $31,864
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,876$34,887▲ $29,011
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,225$2,642▲ $1,417
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$117$252▲ $135
Total Assets$104,932$196,705▲ $91,773
Other Assets Total$1,000$1,000→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$34,105-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,078$2,941▼ $6,137
Total Liabilities$9,078$37,046▲ $27,968
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$95,854$159,659▲ $63,805
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$95,854$159,659▲ $63,805
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$104,932$196,705▲ $91,773

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$34,105$17,874$51,979
Leasehold Improvements-$19,719$19,719
Equipment$782$596$1,378
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Amanda MulderDirector of OutreachSecretarFT$48,488$4,531$53,019
Christopher KragtDirector of Programs and OperFT$38,219-$38,219

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ed ZwyghuizenChair
Sue HulstVice Chair
Andrew VanTimmerenDirector
Ben FergusDirector
Ina LeeDirector
Michael YoderDirector
Randal MeyeringDirector
Sydney BollaertDirector
Hilary SmithTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$284,974
Program Service Revenue
$25,710
Investment Income
$133
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$284,974
Change in Net Assets
$63,805
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$112,400
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$78,440
Other Expenses$56,172
Total Fundraising Expense$44,529
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$112,400--$112,400
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$20,922$23,221$28,326$72,469
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,705-$16,705
Occupancy$6,413-$6,413$12,826
Information Technology$3,510-$3,510$7,020
Other Expenses$5,982--$5,982
Payroll Taxes$1,645$1,825$2,227$5,697
Depreciation Depletion$2,547-$2,547$5,094
Office Expenses$1,562$3,156-$4,718
Insurance$792$879$1,073$2,744
Conferences and Meetings$276-$326$602
Fees for Services Other-$481-$481
Other Employee Benefits$79$88$107$274
Total Functional Expenses$156,128$46,355$44,529$247,012
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$112,400

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
Sub-Saharan AfricaGrant makingFilter installedu--$112,400
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating lease liability$34,105
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The 990 was reviewed by the executive director and the board treasurer. A copy was provided to each board member before filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Annually, the board of directors are required to sign the conflict of interest statement, which requires them to disclose any possible conflicts and to abstain from discussion and voting on matters that might pose a conflict of interest.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request and approval by the board of directors.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
20 Liters
EIN
27-3378656
Address
2900 Wilson Ave SW STE 110, Grandville, MI 49418

Signing Officer

Name
David VanOpstall
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
6165280314
Signed
2024-01-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David VanOpstall
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
419

Preparer

Firm
James H Quist CPA PLC
Address
2425 Avon Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
Preparer
James H Quist CPA
Phone
6164435344
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request and approval by the board of directors.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$196,705
Liabilities
$37,046
Net assets
$159,659
Revenue
$310,817
Expenses
$247,012
Net income
$63,805
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.16$1.08$3.11$3.23$0.12
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.47$0.27$1.20$2.85$3.25$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.37$1.60$3.11$2.47$0.64
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.09$0.96$3.42$3.52$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.07$1.06$3.22$3.09$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.07$0.93$3.75$3.48$0.27
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.07$0.65$3.56$3.65$0.09
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.16$0.74$3.50$3.73$0.23
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.19$0.97$4.00$5.47$1.47