Civic Intelligence

20 Liters

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 27-3378656

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Jan 31, 2025

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

83rd percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$32,366

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.4% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-25%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-8.3%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Down

$146,874

Down $49,831 (-25%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$119,865

Down $39,794 (-25%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$27,009

Down $10,037 (-27%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$284,894

Down $25,923 (-8.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$324,688

Up $77,676 (+31%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$39,794

Down $103,599 (-162%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st 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

2024

Assets$146,874
Liabilities$27,009
Net Assets$119,865
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th 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

2024

Revenue$284,894
Expenses$324,688
Net Income-$39,794
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Jan 31, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$284,894
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$98,574$87,203▼ $11,371
Inventories for Sale or Use$59,350$33,043▼ $26,307
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$34,887$22,616▼ $12,271
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,642$2,598▼ $44
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$252$414▲ $162
Total Assets$196,705$146,874▼ $49,831
Other Assets Total$1,000$1,000→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$34,105$22,111▼ $11,994
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,941$4,898▲ $1,957
Total Liabilities$37,046$27,009▼ $10,037
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$159,659$119,865▼ $39,794
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$159,659$119,865▼ $39,794
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$196,705$146,874▼ $49,831

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$22,111$17,874$39,985
Leasehold Improvements-$19,719$19,719
Equipment$505$873$1,378
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Amanda MulderSecretary-$32,366$32,366
David VanOpstallExecutive DirectorFT$28,087$28,087

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$283,847
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$228
Other Revenue
$819
All Other Contributions
$283,847
Change in Net Assets
$-39,794
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$138,665
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$111,600
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$74,423
Total Fundraising Expense$43,019
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$111,600--$111,600
Other Expenses$87,161--$87,161
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$20,647$20,647$27,529$68,823
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,608-$17,608
Occupancy$6,606-$6,605$13,211
Information Technology$3,331-$3,332$6,663
Payroll Taxes$1,625$1,625$2,166$5,416
Travel$3,936-$438$4,374
Office Expenses$1,572$2,527-$4,099
Insurance$900$899$1,199$2,998
Advertising--$1,365$1,365
Fees for Services Other-$564-$564
Conferences and Meetings$173-$173$346
Depreciation Depletion$138-$138$276
Other Employee Benefits$55$55$74$184
Total Functional Expenses$237,744$43,925$43,019$324,688
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$111,600

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--$111,600
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$22,111
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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
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
2025-01-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
230

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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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$146,874
Liabilities
$27,009
Net assets
$119,865
Revenue
$284,894
Expenses
$324,688
Net income
-$39,794
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