Water For Life
- Assets
- $4.9m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Kalona, IA
- Founding
- 12/1983
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 42-1203881
Organization Overview
Water For Life is located in Kalona, IA. The organization was established in 1983. 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 09/2022, Water For Life employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Water 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 09/2022, Water For Life generated $1.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 09/2022. 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
WATER FOR LIFE, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ENDEAVORS TO DEMONSTRATE GODS LOVE TO THE PEOPLE OF HAITI THROUGH: PROVIDING WELL SERVICES INCLUDING DRILLING, PUMP MAINTENANCE, AND WATER TESTING, BUILDING IRRIGATION SYSTEMES, SOCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WELL SERVICES - WFL BELIEVES PROVIDING CLEAN WATER IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO SHOW THE LOVE GOD TO HAITIANS, AND HAS DRILLED AND MAINTAINED OVER 2,000 WELLS IN SOUTHERN HAITI SINCE 1983. THESE WELLS ALLOW FOR THE BASIC NEEDS OF THE HAITIAN PEOPLE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. EACH WELL PROVIDES WATER FOR APPROXIMATELY 350 PEOPLE. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, WFL DRILLED APPROXIMATELY 53 NEW WELLS AND PROVIDED MAINTENANCE FOR 759 WELLS.
SCHOOL IN SOUTHERN HAITI - WFL BELIEVES THAT PROVIDING EDUCATION IS A FOUNDATIONAL AND PRACTICAL WAY OF DEMONSTRATING THE LOVE OF GOD. THE SCHOOL HAS SEVERAL HUNDRED STUDENTS THAT ATTEND DAILY CLASSES. THE SCHOOL TERM OPERATES FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE EACH YEAR AND STUDENTS ARE FED ONE NUTRITIOUS MEAL EACH SCHOOL DAY. LOCAL HAITIANS ARE EMPLOYED AS ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS AND OTHER SUPPORT STAFF.
LEARNING CENTER - THE LEARNING CENTER BECAME OPERATIONAL DURING THE YEAR. IT IS USED AS A MEETING PLACE FOR HAITIAN NATIONALS IN THE CAYES AREA. THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR COMMUNITY TRAINING INCLUDING BIBLICAL TEACHING AND SPIRITURAL FORMATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leon L Miller Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $70,850 |
Raphael Edy Gehy At Large | Trustee | 40 | $57,024 |
Leonard Hochstedler CFO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Duane Zook Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Jensen Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Miller At Large | 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 | $1,061,809 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,223 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,061,809 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $270,647 |
| Investment income | $510 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $174,321 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,516,514 |
| 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 | $19,630 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $131,477 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,692 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $61,213 |
| Other salaries and wages | $307,950 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,254 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,542 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,934 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,587 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,748 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,718 |
| Office expenses | $34,844 |
| Information technology | $2,627 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $73,337 |
| Travel | $124,080 |
| 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 | $200,369 |
| Insurance | $3,975 |
| All other expenses | $3,593 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,389,244 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $297,681 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $659,458 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,010 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $500,322 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,166 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,478,814 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,000 |
| Total assets | $4,945,451 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,059 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $180,468 |
| 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 | $147,293 |
| Total liabilities | $362,820 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,561,731 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,900 |
| 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 | $4,945,451 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Water For Life has recieved totaling $97,641.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Leroy Thom Jean Thom And T-L Foundation Inc Hastings, NE PURPOSE: HAITI POVERTY RELIEF | $63,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: POVERTY | $10,700 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,141 |
Anabaptist Foundation Lewisburg, PA | | $6,600 |
Kaufman Fam Foundation Newport, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,100 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $600 |
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