Thirst Project
- Assets
- $721.0k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 09/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 35-2339840
Organization Overview
Thirst Project is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2010. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thirst 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 12/2021, Thirst Project generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.0%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THIRST PROJECT IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH THE SUPPORT OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO END THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS BY BUILDING FRESHWATER WELLS AS PART OF WATER, SANITATION, & HYGIENE (W.A.S.H.) PROJECTS IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES THAT NEED SAFE, CLEAN DRINKING WATER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BUILT NEW FRESH WATER WELLS, PIT LATRINES/TOILETS, AND HANDWASHING STATIONS IN AFRICA AND CENTRAL AMERICA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Seth Maxwell President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Andrew Baldwin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle O'droske Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
T S Nowlin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Mccloskey Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Blake Stanton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $1,091,143 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,180 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,091,143 |
| 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 | $1,091,143 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $11,008 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,433 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $21 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $687 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $4,495 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,100,042 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,875 |
| 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 | $710,051 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,073 |
| Total assets | $720,999 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,556 |
| 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 | $5,556 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $715,443 |
| 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 | $720,999 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Thirst Project has awarded $139,553 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
JOY DRILLING CO PURPOSE: BUILD WELLS | $40,891 |
ACTIVE WATERORG PURPOSE: BUILD WELLS | $40,662 |
Centennial, CO PURPOSE: BUILD WELLS | $38,000 |
THIRD MILLENNIUM AWAKENING | | | $12,000 |
INVISIBLE CHILDREN INC | | | $8,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Thirst Project has recieved totaling $532,791.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pledgeling Foundation Venice, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $276,696 |
Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation Sandy, UT PURPOSE: FUNDRAISING PARTNER | $74,912 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $40,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $32,522 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $27,000 |
Cameron Boyce Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Transfair Usa Oakland, CA | $19,057,567 | $24,006,067 |
Hope Worldwide Ltd San Diego, CA | $8,639,959 | $19,582,305 |
World Emergency Relief San Dimas, CA | $1,123,706 | $17,740,144 |
Rippleworks Inc Redwood City, CA | $1,127,548,161 | $34,942,704 |
Project Concern International San Diego, CA | $10,331,948 | $12,210,235 |
Muso Inc San Francisco, CA | $26,014,068 | $28,737,104 |
Surgical Eye Expeditions International Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $14,555,876 | $8,599,014 |
Volunteers For Interamerican Development Assistance Berkeley, CA | $167,273 | $11,297,919 |
Id Insight Inc San Francisco, CA | $38,189,012 | $28,897,820 |
Seva Foundation Berkeley, CA | $35,516,078 | $12,363,938 |
Peking University Education Foundation Usa San Mateo, CA | $72,899,671 | $11,690,196 |
Camfed U S A Foundation San Francisco, CA | $36,300,793 | $18,741,639 |