Water Underground
- Assets
- $20.9k
- Revenue
- $171.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
- Founding
- 07/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Water Underground generated $171.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $185.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% 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
2021
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 - Line 4a
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 | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $52,500 |
Sheryl Arana Bookkeeper | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jeff Dawson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaux Fitoussi 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 | $171,387 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $171,387 |
| 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 | $171,387 |
| 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 | $4,978 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,441 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $360 |
| Office expenses | $12,837 |
| Information technology | $4,181 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,903 |
| Travel | $22,600 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $7,100 |
| Total functional expenses | $185,309 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,917 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $20,917 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,829 |
| 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 | $3,829 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,088 |
| 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 | $20,917 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Water Underground has recieved totaling $100,022.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Comerica Charitable Tr Detroit, MI PURPOSE: FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50,000 |
Ramesh And Kalpana Bhatia Familyfoundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
Bickerstaff Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PROVIDE ACCESS TO CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER TO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING NATIONS | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Global Fund For Women Inc San Francisco, CA | $103,403,136 | $40,845,531 |
Visions Global Empowerment Irvine, CA | $561,307 | $5,874,990 |
Child Aid Portland, OR | $2,720,496 | $2,773,488 |
Association For Better Living And Education Los Angeles, CA | $7,400,562 | $2,011,796 |
Makindu Childrens Program Eugene, OR | $340,871 | $366,490 |
International Funders For Indigenous Peoples San Francisco, CA | $910,298 | $419,978 |
Galilee International Us Fremont, CA | $211,715 | $386,087 |
Forward Advantage Foundation Inc Fresno, CA | $919,773 | $209,570 |
Fulbright Us Uk Foundation San Francisco, CA | $34,228 | $206,297 |
Water Underground Long Beach, CA | $20,917 | $171,387 |
Caring For China Inc Santa Ana, CA | $42,100 | $0 |
Awaso Hope Foundation Los Altos, CA | $29,437 | $0 |