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 12/2022, Thirst Project generated $854.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $795.6k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.9%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Seth Maxwell President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Andrew Baldwin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle O'droske Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael C Manning Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Blake Stanton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debbie Brackeen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $854,041 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $854,041 |
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 | $854,041 |
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 | $19,149 |
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 | $10,000 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $542 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $8,404 |
Total functional expenses | $795,611 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,973 |
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 | $781,575 |
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 | $3,323 |
Total assets | $786,871 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,998 |
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 | $12,998 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $773,873 |
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 | $786,871 |
Over the last fiscal year, Thirst Project has awarded $139,553 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
ACTIVE WATERORG PURPOSE: BUILD WELLS | $40,662 |
ELEOS PROJECT PURPOSE: BUILD WELLS | $38,000 |
INVISIBLE CHILDREN INC | | | $8,000 |
JOY DRILLING CO PURPOSE: BUILD WELLS | $40,891 |
THIRD MILLENNIUM AWAKENING | | | $12,000 |