Friendly Water For The World, operating under the name FWFW Friendly Water, is located in Olympia, WA. The organization was established in 2011. 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 12/2023, FWFW Friendly Water employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. FWFW Friendly Water 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 12/2023, FWFW Friendly Water generated $311.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $440.8k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO EXPAND GLOBAL ACCESS TO LOW-COST CLEAN WATER TECHNOLOGIES AND INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH AND SANITATION THROUGH KNOWLEDGE-SHARING, TRAINING, COMMUNITY-BUILDING, PEACEMAKING, AND SUSTAINABILITY. OUR MAIN FOCUS IS COMMUNITY TRAINING IN THE USE AND CONSTRUCTION OF BIOSAND FILTERS WHICH PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE CLEAN WATER TECHNOLOGY BUT ALSO ALLOW THE FORMATION OF LOCAL FILTER BUILDING TEAMS THAT BECOME SMALL MICRO BUSINESSES CREATING A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF THE FILTERS AND CLEAN WATER FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROVIDED SERVICES RELATED TO WATER FILTRATION, WATER SECURITY, BETTER BUILDING, AND GOOD HYGIENE TO COMMUNITIES IN INDIA AND AFRICA. THE SUCCESS OF OUR PROGRAM IS THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, FIELD TRAINING, TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, AND CLERICAL SUPPORT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Curt Andino Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $87,836 |
Imali Abala Board Direct | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
David Albert Board Direct | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Fahn Board Direct | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dave Henry Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dennis Kautzmann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $311,639 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $325 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $311,639 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $145 |
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 | $311,784 |
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 | $8,401 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,836 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,857 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $83,679 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,428 |
Payroll taxes | $13,529 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $95,567 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,096 |
Office expenses | $4,919 |
Information technology | $6,399 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,144 |
Travel | $23,543 |
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 | $3,739 |
Insurance | $3,213 |
All other expenses | $321 |
Total functional expenses | $440,805 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,951 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,231 |
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 | $3,496 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,615 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $237,175 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $310,468 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,075 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $21,075 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $289,393 |
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 | $310,468 |