Living Water International
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Living Water International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water and to experience 'living water'—the gospel of Jesus Christ."
Year, State Incorporated:
1990, TX
Living Water International (LWI) reports that it implements water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs to provide communities with safe water, sanitation services, and hygiene training while sharing the gospel and mobilizing churches. The organization trains volunteers and professionals in the basics of integrated water solutions such as shallow well drilling and pump repair. LWI also provides hygiene and sanitation education and community engagement activities to help those in need in developing countries.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Living Water International's program expenses were:
Living Water trips: $853,487
WASH and Church & Community Mobilization: $20,396,367
Total Program Expenses: $21,249,854
Chief Executive
Michael Mantel, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$369,227
Chair of the Board
Richard G. Allen
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
324
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing
Fundraising costs were 17% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $26,841,909, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Living Water International's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $26,736,956 |
| Special events | $104,953 |
| Interest and other income | $110,905 |
| Total Income | $26,952,814 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 17% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $26,952,814 |
| Total expenses: | $28,115,012 |
| Program expenses | $21,249,854 |
| Fundraising expenses | $4,677,652 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,187,506 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,162,198 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $8,548,738 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $7,386,540 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,630,974 |
| Total Assets | $9,017,514 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance