World Water Project
- Assets
- $9.6k
- Revenue
- $490.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
- Founding
- 06/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-1314664
Organization Overview
World Water Project is located in Knoxville, TN. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (X11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Water Project 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 12/2022, World Water Project generated $490.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $520.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORLD WATER PROJECT'S PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE RELIEF TO THE POOR, DISTRESSED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. ALSO, TO DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE SAFE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO WATER PURIFICATION, SANITIZATION AND FILTRATION SYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022, WORLD WATER PROJECT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED ITS SUPPORT IN ROMANIA IN RESPONSE TO THE EMERGING UKRANIAN REFUGEE CRISIS AS THEY CROSSED THE BORDER INTO ROMANIA. HUNDREDS OF UKRANIAN REFUGEES, PRIMARILY WOMEN AND CHILDREN, WERE SUPPORTED WITH FOOD, LODGING, AND LOGISTICAL HELP IN MOVING TO OTHER AREAS OF EUROPE. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK IN ROMANIA ALSO SUPPORTS A LOCAL MINISTRY THAT SERVES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT STRUGGLE FINANCIALLY.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: JESUS LEADERSHIP NETWORK: WORLD WATER PROJECT SOLELY SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY "JESUS LEADERSHIP NETWORK" THAT REACHES SEVERAL MAJOR CITIES AROUND UGANDA. OVER 100 SMALL GROUPS THAT REPRESENT OVER 700 PEOPLE MEET ON A WEEKLY BASIS TO STUDY MATERIALS PROVIDED BY THE MINISTRY. IN ADDITION, THE JLN STAFF PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATION, AND OVERSIGHT FOR THIS GROWING MINISTRY.EMBRACE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY FOCUS CHILD PROJECT): WORLD WATER PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THIS CHILD SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY THAT SERVES 150 CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FULL PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES, A WEEKLY SATURDAY DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE FAMILIES. ALL OF THE CHILDREN/FAMILIES LIVE IN THE SLUMS OF KAMPALA AND LIVE ON ONLY A FEW DOLLARS PER DAY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL AFRICAN PASTORS AND THEIR ORGANIZATIONS TO AID IN THEIR OUTREACH TO THE POOR AND NEEDY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
WORLD WATER PROJECT HAS PARTNERED WITH THE WENTZ MEDICAL CLINIC TO ESTABLISH A BEACON OF HOPE IN SOME OF KAMPALA'S MOST VULNERABLE SLUM POPULATIONS. WORLD WATER PROJECT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE MEDICAL WORK OF THE CLINIC IN UGANDA. WENTZ PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE TO THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED IN UGANDA THROUGH A NETWORK OF CLINICS. ADDITIONALLY, WORLD WATER PROJECT SUPPORTS A WENTZ CLINIC THAT OPERATES IN A KAMPALA SLUM AND PROVIDES FREE MEDICAL CARE AND MEDICINES TO HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES LIVING IN THE AREA. IN 2022, WORLD WATER PROJECT DONATED MONEY TO FEED FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE DROUGHT IN THE KABERMAIDO ARE OF UGANDA. THE FUNDS PROVIDED WERE USED TO BUY SEVERAL TONS OF GRAIN THAT WERE DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 10,000 HOMES. THE NATIONAL NEWS MEDIA IN UGANDA REPORTED ON THIS EFFORT TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF THESE FAMILIES.
WORLD WATER PROJECT THROUGH ITS TIVAWATER PROJECT, AIMS TO PROVIDE CLEAN DRINKING WATER TO THE POOREST PEOPLE IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD. IN 2022, WORLD WATER PROJECT DISTRIBUTED TIVAWATER FILTERS TO 1,400 FAMILIES (ESTIMATED 12,000 FAMILY MEMBERS) IN UGANDA AND GUATEMALA. THIS UNIQUE BIOSAND WATER FILTER CAN BE USED FOR OVER TEN YEARS AND IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE FAMILIES THAT RECEIVE THEM. TEAMS FROM WORLD WATER PROJECT ROUTINELY MAKE VISITS TO HOMES THAT USE THE FILTERS TO ASSESS THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Douglas Harris President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Ragland Director/co-Founder | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Thompson Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $490,800 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $490,800 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $490,800 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $467,520 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,524 |
| Information technology | $1,639 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $18,321 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,193 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,639 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $149 |
| Total functional expenses | $519,985 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,138 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,462 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,600 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $10,000 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $10,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$400 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $9,600 |