Liabilities / Assets
82nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.
Water Underground
990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 47-1938005
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.18x
Liabilities / Revenue
69th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
26th percentile
Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
93rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 30.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
11th percentile
Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
35th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$20,917
Down $12,731 (-38%) from 2020
Net Assets
Down$17,088
Down $16,370 (-49%) from 2020
Liabilities
Up$3,829
Up $3,639 (+1915%) from 2020
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$171,387
Down $27,825 (-14%) from 2020
Expenses
Down$185,309
Down $46,167 (-20%) from 2020
Net Income
Up-$13,922
Up $18,342 (+57%) from 2020
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
- Signed
- Apr 1, 2022
- Return Version
- 2021v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $171,387
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Water Underground believes that every human being deserves access to life's most basic necessity, clean water. Our mission is to use access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene, and agricultural innovation as the building blocks to enable communities in the most vulnerable rural areas of Mozambique to lift themselves out of poverty and launch themselves into development. We equip communities with the education and quality infrastructure they need to become empowered and take ownership of the community's future.
Water Underground believes that every human being deserves access to life's most basic necessity-clean water. Our mission is to use access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene, and agricultural innovation as the building blocks to enable communities in the most vulnerable rural areas of Mozambique to lift themselves out of poverty and launch themselves into development. We equip communities with the education and quality infrastructure they need to become empowered and take ownership of the community's future.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $33,648 | $20,917 | ▼ $12,731 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Accounts Receivable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Intangible Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $33,648 | $20,917 | ▼ $12,731 |
| Other Assets Total | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $190 | $3,829 | ▲ $3,639 |
| Grants Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Deferred Revenue | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $190 | $3,829 | ▲ $3,639 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $33,458 | $17,088 | ▼ $16,370 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $33,458 | $17,088 | ▼ $16,370 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $33,648 | $20,917 | ▼ $12,731 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Arana | Founder / CEO / Director | FT | $52,500 | $52,500 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jeff Dawson | Board Member |
| Margaux Fitoussi | Board Member |
| Sheryl Arana | Bookkeeper |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $171,387
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $171,387
- Change in Net Assets
- $-13,922
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $125,390 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $54,941 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $1,080 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $34,500 | $18,000 | - | $52,500 |
| Travel | $22,600 | - | - | $22,600 |
| Office Expenses | $12,837 | - | - | $12,837 |
| All Other Expenses | - | $7,100 | - | $7,100 |
| Other Expenses | $5,490 | $0 | $0 | $5,490 |
| Benefits to Members | $4,978 | - | - | $4,978 |
| Information Technology | - | $3,101 | $1,080 | $4,181 |
| Occupancy | $2,903 | - | - | $2,903 |
| Payroll Taxes | $2,441 | - | - | $2,441 |
| Advertising | - | $360 | - | $360 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $155,668 | $28,561 | $1,080 | $185,309 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- No
- 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
“All Water Underground board members and officers were provided a copy of the Form 990 (and supporting schedules) for perusal and approval 4 business days prior to finalizing this form. There were no questions or objections raised by any member with regard to the content contained in this document. Open forum discussion was also offered via telephone conference.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“Water Underground CEO/Executive Director in conjunction with all board members and prominent donors collectively discussed and agreed upon the compensation amounts for each independent contractor including the compensation of the Executive Director. 100% of public donations through the website went directly to field program service expenses, not salaries to U.S. staff or contractors.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Water Underground documentation and financials have been accessible via our website www.water-underground.org or www.waterundergroundproject.org. Our 990 is available on line on guidestar.org and foundation.org. We also email any requested documents including articles of incorporation, past 990 and 990 EZ forms and 501c3 approval letter to any interested party upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Water Underground
- EIN
- 47-1938005
- Phone
- 5623430280
- Address
- 3080 Arlotte Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90808
Signing Officer
- Name
- Justin Arana
- Title
- Founder/Director
- Phone
- 5625087667
- Signed
- 2022-04-01
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Justin Arana
- Formed
- 2014
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 2
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24A - 24D
“a) Core Program Infrastructure (Total $32,375). Water Well Infrastructure ($27,819) includes the drilling of four new boreholes in new rural communities of Chiondilo, Chivinzane, Seemuane, and Paindane. Also for upgrades to Solar Powered Systems in Murrenze and Mavume. Sanitation Center Infrastructure (Total $4,556) includes costs for materials for latrine construction to be completed in 2022. b) Program Administration & Training (Total $18,781) includes the salaried of ($9,954) for well construction oversight and implementation of training for the wells, and the salaries ($8,827) for latrine construction and oversight. c) Community Engagement (Total $18,763) includes the cost of supplies and salaries for Sanitation & Hygiene training including CLTS (9,700) and Petrol ($9,063) used to reach all rural communities throughout the year. d) Program Logistics (Total $5,490) include costs of transport of materials ($3,760), automobile repair costs ($1,205), and equipment and team needs for in the field ($525).”
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
“This adjustment of $1,381 accounts for fluctuations in currency rates in dollars and meticals”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | All Water Underground board members and officers were provided a copy of the Form 990 (and supporting schedules) for perusal and approval 4 business days prior to finalizing this form. There were no questions or objections raised by any member with regard to the content contained in this document. Open forum discussion was also offered via telephone conference. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Water Underground CEO/Executive Director in conjunction with all board members and prominent donors collectively discussed and agreed upon the compensation amounts for each independent contractor including the compensation of the Executive Director. 100% of public donations through the website went directly to field program service expenses, not salaries to U.S. staff or contractors. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Water Underground documentation and financials have been accessible via our website www.water-underground.org or www.waterundergroundproject.org. Our 990 is available on line on guidestar.org and foundation.org. We also email any requested documents including articles of incorporation, past 990 and 990 EZ forms and 501c3 approval letter to any interested party upon request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | a) Core Program Infrastructure (Total $32,375). Water Well Infrastructure ($27,819) includes the drilling of four new boreholes in new rural communities of Chiondilo, Chivinzane, Seemuane, and Paindane. Also for upgrades to Solar Powered Systems in Murrenze and Mavume. Sanitation Center Infrastructure (Total $4,556) includes costs for materials for latrine construction to be completed in 2022. b) Program Administration & Training (Total $18,781) includes the salaried of ($9,954) for well construction oversight and implementation of training for the wells, and the salaries ($8,827) for latrine construction and oversight. c) Community Engagement (Total $18,763) includes the cost of supplies and salaries for Sanitation & Hygiene training including CLTS (9,700) and Petrol ($9,063) used to reach all rural communities throughout the year. d) Program Logistics (Total $5,490) include costs of transport of materials ($3,760), automobile repair costs ($1,205), and equipment and team needs for in the field ($525). |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | This adjustment of $1,381 accounts for fluctuations in currency rates in dollars and meticals |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 |
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $20,917
- Liabilities
- $3,829
- Net assets
- $17,088
- Revenue
- $171,387
- Expenses
- $185,309
- Net income
- -$13,922