Water Underground
- Assets
- $3.8k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
- Founding
- 07/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-1938005
Organization Overview
Water Underground is located in Long Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (Q19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., 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. Water Underground 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, Water Underground generated $89.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $102.8k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (22.8%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WATER UNDERGROUND BELIEVES THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING DESERVES ACCESS TO LIFE'S MOST BASIC NECESSITY-CLEAN WATER. OUR MISSION IS TO USE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER, SANITATION, HYGIENE, AND AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION AS THE BUILDING BLOCKS TO ENABLE COMMUNITIES IN THE MOST VULNERABLE RURAL AREAS OF MOZAMBIQUE TO LIFT THEMSELVES OUT OF POVERTY AND LAUNCH THEMSELVES INTO DEVELOPMENT. WE EQUIP COMMUNITIES WITH THE EDUCATION AND QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE THEY NEED TO BECOME EMPOWERED AND TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THE COMMUNITY'S FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
IN 2021, FOUR NEW COMMUNITY WATER PROJECTS WERE COMPLETED BY WATER UNDERGROUND ALONG WITH EXISTING WATER SYSTEMS BEING UPGRADED TO SOLAR AND RE-DRILLING OF BOREHOLES IN COMMUNITIES THAT DID NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT WATER LEVELS. A GRANT FROM DIVINE WATER (TOTALING $10,000), ALONG WITH GENEROUS DONATIONS FROM FOUNDATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS FUNDED THESE PROJECTS. PROJECTS WERE CENTERED IN THE SCHOOLS OF THE FOLLOWING VILLAGES IN MASSINGA DISTRICT, INHAMBANE PROVINCE, MOZAMBIQUE: CHIONDILLO, CHIVINZANE, SEEMUANE, AND PAINDANE. EACH COMPREHENSIVE WASH PROJECT PROVIDES A WATER WELL, A SCHOOL SANITATION CENTER WITH HAND WASH STATIONS AND A MENSTRUAL HYGIENE ROOM, AND A LARGE COMMUNITY GARDEN WITH DRIP IRRIGATION. TWO AND A HALF MONTHS OF COMMUNITY TRAINING, INCLUDING STUDENTS, COVERED ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM. COMMUNITY LED TOTAL SANITATION (CLTS) IS PART OF THE TRAINING AND PROGRAM WHICH LED TO PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING OPEN DEFECATION FREE STATUS IN ALL COMMUNITIES. OVER 4,800 PEOPLE WERE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THE NEW WATER UNDERGROUND PROJECTS IN 2021. WE IMPROVED THE EXISTING WATER SYSTEMS WITH AN UPGRADE TO SOLAR POWERED SYSTEMS IN THE COMMUNITIES OF MURRENZE AND MAVUME. INCLUDED IN THE UPGRADE ARE THE INSTALLATION OF WATER LINES TO THE AGRICULTURAL GARDENS, THE LATRINES, THE TEACHER LIVING QUARTERS, AND DRINKING FOUNTAINS FOR THE CHILDREN. UNFORTUNATELY, THE PANDEMIC HINDERED OUR ABILITY TO FUNDRAISE AND COMPLETE ADDITIONAL PROJECTS THAT ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION & TRAINING
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INCLUDES ALL COSTS OF REACHING ALL OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Justin Arana Founder CEO Director | 40 | $22,950 | |
Jeff Dawson Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Margaux Fitoussi Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Sheryl Arana Bookkeeper | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $89,056 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $89,056 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $23,801 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $674 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $6,736 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $71,561 |
| Total expenses | $102,772 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $3,753 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,753 |
| Total liabilities | $33,831 |
| Net assets or fund balances | -$30,078 |
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