Water Missions International
- Assets
- $21.6m
- Revenue
- $32.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 109
- Location
- North Charleston, SC
- Founding
- 08/2001
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 57-1116978
Organization Overview
Water Missions International, operating under the name Water Mission, is located in North Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 2001. 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 09/2021, Water Mission employed 109 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Water Mission 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 09/2021, Water Mission generated $32.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $36.8m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.6% per year over the past 6 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
PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO SAFE WATER & SANITATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND DISASTER AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: 2.2 BILLION PEOPLE LACK ACCESS TO SAFE WATER. THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS CLAIMS MORE THAN 800,000 LIVES EACH YEAR. ACCESS TO SAFE WATER CAN SAVE LIVES AND EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. WATER MISSION DESIGNS AND IMPLEMENTS SAFE WATER SOLUTIONS CUSTOMIZED FOR SPECIFIC SETTINGS, OFTEN PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY PREVIOUSLY UNUSED IN LAST-MILE SETTINGS. WE EMPLOY STANDARDS EXPECTED IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS IN THE WASH SECTOR TO RAISE THE INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR PROVIDING SAFE WATER SOLUTIONS TO THOSE IN NEED. SINCE LONG-TERM SUCCESS REQUIRES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT,WE WORK CLOSELY WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITIES. WE MOBILIZE COMMUNITY MEMBER PARTICIPATION AND INVEST IN EDUCATING AND EQUIPPING LOCAL LEADERS TO OPERATE AND MANAGE SAFE WATER SOLUTIONS IN A FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE MANNER. WHEN WE BUILD SAFE WATER SOLUTIONS, COMMUNITIES WITNESS WATER MISSION AND THEIR LOCAL CHURCH WORKING TOGETHER, WHICH ALSO OPENS DOORS FOR US TO SHARE THE LIVING WATER MESSAGE.
DISASTER RESPONSE: FOLLOWING A DISASTER, ACCESS TO SAFE WATER IS ESSENTIAL TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF WATERBORNE ILLNESSES AND PROVIDE OTHER CRITICALLY NEEDED SERVICES LIKE FOOD, SHELTER, AND MEDICAL ATTENTION. WATER MISSION SPECIALIZES IN SAFE WATER AND SANITATION SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY DISASTERS. OUR TEAM WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND FELLOW RESPONSE ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING. WE NOT ONLY PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AID, BUT ALSO IMPLEMENT LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS THAT HELP COMMUNITIES BETTER PREPARE FOR FUTURE DISASTERS. OUR DISASTER RESPONSE STRATEGY GOES FAR BEYOND SHORT-TERM RELIEF EFFORTS. WE PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AID AND IMPLEMENT LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS THAT HELP COMMUNITIES BETTER PREPARE FOR FUTURE DISASTERS. WHEREVER WE WORK, WE SHOW THE HOPE OF GOD'S LOVE TO THOSE EXPERIENCING TREMENDOUS LOSS.
SERVING REFUGEE POPULATIONS: THERE ARE CURRENTLY MORE THAN 84 MILLION FORCIBLY DISPLACED PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. BECAUSE OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE, UNHCR AND UNICEF CONTINUE TO SEEK LONG-TERMPARTNERSHIPS WITH WATER MISSION TO DEVELOP AND INSTALL SAFE WATER SOLUTIONS. WITHIN REFUGEE SETTINGS, SOUND ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND SPEED ARE CRUCIAL. WATER MISSION ENSURES PROJECTS ARE IMPLEMENTED RIGHT THE FIRST TIMEA LIFESAVING IMPERATIVEAND OUR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE DRIVES OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE. THROUGH OUR CUSTOMIZED, BEST-IN-CLASS WASH SOLUTIONS, WATER MISSION HELPS THOSE IN REFUGEE CAMPS EXPERIENCE HEALTHIER AND MORE DIGNIFIED LIVING CONDITIONS, OFTEN PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY PREVIOUSLY UNUSED IN REFUGEE SETTINGS, SUCH AS SOLAR-POWERED PUMPING AND WATER TREATMENT. IN CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE CONTEXTS, WE ALSO SHARE THE HOPE OF GOD'S LOVE THROUGH AUDIO BIBLES IN LOCAL LANGUAGE, LOCAL CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS, AND BIBLICAL TRAUMA HEALING SEMINARS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
George C Greene III Executive Chairman And Founder | OfficerTrustee | 22.5 | $0 |
Seth Womble Evp Operations | 45 | $156,085 | |
Michael Pouw Chief Information Officer | 45 | $136,237 | |
Jennifer Mchugh VP Partnerships & Communications | 45 | $131,409 | |
Bernard Drackwicz Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 20 | $123,142 |
Rodney Freeman Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 45 | $111,330 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Engineering Services Mergenthaler Country Program Support | 9/29/19 | $126,925 |
Craig Williams Country Program Support | 9/29/19 | $114,169 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $281,305 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,441,892 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,472,341 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $32,723,197 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $146,561 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $25,241 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$233,522 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $32,689,545 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,463,224 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $89,251 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $460,889 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $460,889 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,409,323 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $198,621 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,016,302 |
| Payroll taxes | $589,942 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $77,896 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $262,136 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $192,997 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,413 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,061,092 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $693,915 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $456,408 |
| Travel | $1,226,784 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $85,680 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $392,778 |
| Insurance | $177,384 |
| All other expenses | $2,478,747 |
| Total functional expenses | $36,762,624 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,992,050 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,825,181 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $861,131 |
| 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 | $3,146,663 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $686,576 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,590,537 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,497,346 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $21,599,484 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,484,115 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $538,065 |
| 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 | $2,022,180 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,928,780 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,648,524 |
| 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 | $21,599,484 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Water Missions International has awarded $8,461,809 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
North Charleston, SC PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN THE FORMATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $8,424,309 |
Mt Pleasant, SC PURPOSE: DONATION TO LOCAL CHURCH FOR MOLLY GREENE MEMORIAL SERVICE | $16,500 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR 2021 TEXAS USA WINTER STORM RESPONSE | $15,000 |
Lehigh Acres, FL PURPOSE: SUPPORT TOWARDS WATER PROJECT | $6,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 36 grants that Water Missions International has recieved totaling $4,728,002.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: POVERTY | $2,591,000 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $400,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $372,289 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $286,296 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $286,296 |
Center For Disaster Philanthropy Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: THIS GRANT WAS AWARDED FOR HURRICANE ETA AND IOTA RELIEF IN HONDURAS TO CREATE COMMUNITY-MANAGER, SOLAR-POWERED WATER SUPPLY FOR ALL PEOPLE IN THE SERVICE AREA. | $108,400 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ipas Chapel Hill, NC | $140,923,971 | $66,162,811 |
Water Missions International North Charleston, SC | $21,599,484 | $32,689,545 |
Gsma Mobile For Development Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $8,779,142 | $24,580,259 |
Medshare International Decatur, GA | $29,183,563 | $28,819,803 |
The Family Health International Foundation Durham, NC | $209,852,985 | -$28,169,505 |
Management Technologies International Inc Newnan, GA | $8,681,139 | $7,735,276 |
Curamericas Global Inc Raleigh, NC | $1,269,317 | $7,228,870 |
Africas Childrens Fund Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,359,595 | $6,304,288 |
Global Water Center North Charleston, SC | $6,444,509 | $4,079,316 |
Help One Now Raleigh, NC | $912,547 | $3,549,093 |
Haiti Outreach Ministries Matthews, NC | $1,898,120 | $3,129,353 |
Hoi Inc Alpharetta, GA | $4,552,861 | $2,154,155 |