Water For South Sudan Inc is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 08/2024, Water For South Sudan Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Water For South Sudan Inc 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 08/2024, Water For South Sudan Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 08/2024. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DELIVERS DIRECT, TRANSFORMATIVE & SUSTAINABLE QUALITY-OF-LIFE SERVICES TO SOUTH SUDAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN OPERATIONS TO INSTALL WELLS IN THE COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH SUDAN IN 2005. IN 2020-21, THE ORGANIZATION SHIFTED TO FUNDING THE NEW WATER FOR SOUTH SUDAN FOUNDATION IN SOUTH SUDAN, WHICH IS NOW IMPLEMENTING THE WORK. IN 2023-24, THE ORGANIZATION FUNDED THE DRILLING OF 21 NEW WELLS, IMPACTING MORE THAN 20,000 PEOPLE, AND CONSTRUCTED ONE WATER STORAGE SYSTEM AS PART OF A PILOT WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PROJECT, MANAGED ENTIRELY BY A COMMITTEE OF WOMEN. THE ORGANIZATION FUNDED THE REHABILITATION OF 20 OLDER WELLS, ENSURING THAT THE FLOW OF PRECIOUS CLEAN WATER DOES NOT STOP. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTED 18 COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING WATER USER COMMITTEES, AND PUMP MECHANIC TRAINING. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION FUNDED ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, WHICH SUPPORTED WFSS FOUNDATION'S PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER INGOS INCLUDING UNICEF, THE CARTER CENTER, AND NCA (NORWEGIAN CHURCH AID). THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOW FUNDED 633 WELLS SINCE 2005.THESE PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anne Turner Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vicki Richardson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Hayden Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Mccarthy President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Moore Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Shea Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $2,299,677 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,299,677 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $32,465 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$8,814 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,323,328 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $1,418,921 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $107,885 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $107,885 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $380,059 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,179 |
Other employee benefits | $20,417 |
Payroll taxes | $46,265 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,968 |
Fees for services: Other | $97,932 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,012 |
Office expenses | $38,399 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,767 |
Travel | $11,789 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $263,782 |
Insurance | $19,924 |
All other expenses | $31,508 |
Total functional expenses | $2,469,807 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,280 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $749,144 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $1,178 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,180 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $796,132 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $407,693 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $120,793 |
Total assets | $2,120,400 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,877 |
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 | $199,405 |
Total liabilities | $212,282 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,847,454 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $60,664 |
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 | $2,120,400 |