Life Waters is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life Waters 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, Life Waters generated $162.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $90.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 27.0% 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
LIFEWATERS PROVIDES CAMARADERIE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION IN ADAPTIVE SCUBA DIVING FOR DIVERS AND DIVE PARTNERS FOR VETERANS AND CIVILIANS WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS. LIFEWATERS ADAPTIVE SCUBA PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR PARALYZED AND DISABLED VETERANS BY OFFERING DISCOVER SCUBA AND SCUBA CERTIFICATIONS THROUGH SCUBA DIVING INTERNATIONAL (SDI) (SCUBILITY PROGRAM) AS PART OF RECREATIONAL WATER THERAPY. THE PROGRAM IS RUN BY DEDICATED STAFF VOLUNTEERS TO INCLUDE SCI THERAPISTS, DOCTORS, NURSES, VETERANS AND CIVILIANS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING OUR VETERANS IN THE SPORT OF DIVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIFEWATERS CONTINUES ITS MISSION OF DIVING THERAPY THROUGH SCUBA TRAINING FOR VETERANS. IN 2022, LIFEWATERS CERTIFIED A TOTAL OF 54 DIVERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS RANGING FROM ADVANCE DIVER, OPEN WATER DIVER, AND DESCUE DIVERS. LIFE WATERS' LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED INTRODUCING NEW APPLICANTS TO SCUBA THROUGH SNORKELING AND DISCOVER SCUBA AND TRAINING THEM TO CERTIFY UNDER SCUBA DIVING INTERNATIONAL (SDI). TRAIN INSTRUCTORS AND DIVE BUDDIES TO SDI CERTIFIED STANDARDS. LIFE WATERS IS ALSO REACHING OUT TO BUILD THE LIFE WATERS TEAM TO SUPPORT THE PARTICIPANTS, AS WELL AS THE FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS INTERACTING WITH THEM. SERVICES AND TIME DONATED FOR SCUBA TRAINING WERE VALUED AT $26,310.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Matthew Wilson President, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jefery Combs Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jessi Hatfield Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Charlie Wright Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Howard Mcgill Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jill Campbell Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $162,239 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $162,239 |
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 | $162,239 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33 |
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 | $4,320 |
Information technology | $530 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,110 |
Travel | $3,675 |
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 | $12,109 |
Insurance | $23,735 |
All other expenses | $6,126 |
Total functional expenses | $90,857 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $238,070 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $103,001 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $5,950 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,755 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,335 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $390,111 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $167,392 |
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 | $167,392 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $222,719 |
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 | $390,111 |