H2o For Life is located in White Bear Lake, MN. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2024, H2o For Life employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. H2o For Life 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 06/2024, H2o For Life generated $695.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $864.6k during the year ending 06/2024. 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
H2O FOR LIFE OFFERS A SERVICE-LEARNING OPPORTUNITY DESIGNED TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE AND INSPIRE YOUTH TO TAKE ACTION TO SOLVE THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS BY RAISING AWARENESS AND FUNDS TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE EDUCATION PROJECTS FOR GLOBAL PARTNER SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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H2O FOR LIFE SCHOOLS AND NINETY-THREE PROGRAM PARTNERS PLEDGED 198,544.25 BETWEEN JULY 1ST, 2023, AND JULY 1ST, 2024. THUS FAR, THEY HAVE RAISED 186,138.68 TOWARDS WASH PROJECTS AT SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE, SUPPORTED BY OUR IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS. OUR IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS MATCH OUR FUNDS, MAKING THE TOTAL GLOBAL IMPACT 372,277.36 TOWARDS ESSENTIAL WASH PROJECTS.
EIGHTY TWO SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED THIS YEAR, ALONG WITH ELEVEN OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS. STAFF DELIVERED FIFTY-NINE DIRECT PRESENTATIONS TO OUR SCHOOLS, SEVEN MONTHLY SEMINARS TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL FELLOWS, AND PRESENTED AT THREE EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES. WE SUPPORTED TWNETY-FOUR HIGH SCHOOL FELLOWS AS THEY LED PROJECTS AT THEIR SCHOOL AND EXPLORED CAREERS IN WATER ADVOCACY. OUR MINI-GRANT PROGRAM ALLOCATED 4,450 TO NINE SCHOOLS, AND THEY RAISED 11,397 TO GO TOWARDS WASH PROJECTS GLOBALLY. NEW STEM AND CLIMATE SCIENCE LESSONS WERE CREATED TO FURTHER ENGAGE OUR SCHOOLS IN WASH EDUCATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Doug Niemela Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $87,165 |
Fred Anderson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sally Gilchrist Treasurer & | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Burnett Co-Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Kettwick Co-Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kate Booth Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $135,187 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $583,977 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,511 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $719,164 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $457 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $588 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$24,971 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $695,897 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,794 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $206,821 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,352 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,210 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $215,100 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,508 |
Other employee benefits | $4,356 |
Payroll taxes | $34,574 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,913 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,122 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,548 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,298 |
Office expenses | $4,975 |
Information technology | $39,116 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,950 |
Travel | $16,113 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $55,759 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,982 |
Insurance | $6,560 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $864,616 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,621 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,703 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
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 | $4,481 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,858 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,227 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $60 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $12,235 |
Other assets | $3,566 |
Total assets | $103,751 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,600 |
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 | $4,705 |
Total liabilities | $57,305 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$18,345 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $64,791 |
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 | $103,751 |
Over the last fiscal year, H2o For Life has awarded $16,500 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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DIGDEEP PURPOSE: Educate about clean water and hygiene | $10,500 |
GLOBAL YOUTH FOUNDATION USA PURPOSE: Educate about clean water and hygiene | $6,000 |