Fresh Water Friends Inc is located in East Aurora, NY. The organization was established in 2017. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fresh Water Friends Inc 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 05/2022, Fresh Water Friends Inc generated $260.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $151.5k during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 32.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FRESH WATER FRIENDS IS A MINISTRY THAT BUILDS FRIENDSHIP TEAMS WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO INSTALL CLEAN WATER BORE WELLS FOR CHURCHES AND VILLAGES IN INDIA, SRI LANKA AND OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FRESH WATER FRIENDS PROMOTES ADVOCACY, FUNDRAISING, AND CLEAN WATER TECHNOLOGIES FOR PLACES IN THE WORLD WHERE HEALTHY FRESH WATER IS UNAVAILABLE. FUNDS ARE USED PRIMARILY FOR DEEP BORE WELLS, BUT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT OTHER TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS WATER FILTRATION AND BOTTLED WATER DISTRIBUTION. IN 2020 AND 2021, WE WERE HONORED TO SERVE UNDERPRIVILEGED COMMUNITIES IN INDIA DURING PERIODS OF COVID LOCKDOWN BY PROVIDING CLEAN BOTTLED WATER AND DAILY WATER TRUCKS FOR STRANDED WORKERS. SINCE 2015, FRESH WATER FRIENDS HAS BUILT 228 WELLS ACROSS THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT AND SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, WHICH PROVIDE CLEAN, RELIABLE WATER TO MORE THAN 170,000 PEOPLE EVERY SINGLE DAY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David W Livingston Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
S Audra Wood Chairwoman | Officer | 16 | $0 |
Michael P Germony Treasurer/secretary | Officer | 16 | $0 |
Dr Jonathan C Vogan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Kanouff Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Gillham Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $260,904 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $260,904 |
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 | $260,904 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $127,622 |
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 | $5,090 |
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 | $670 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,060 |
Office expenses | $3,169 |
Information technology | $3,549 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $32 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $21 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $753 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $151,466 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $212,327 |
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 | $212,327 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $424 |
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 | $424 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $211,903 |
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 | $212,327 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Fresh Water Friends Inc has recieved totaling $7,685.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: POVERTY | $7,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $185 |
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