Well Aware reports that it funds and implements water systems to drive economic development and build self-sufficient communities in East Africa. Water systems include wells and digital WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) in partner communities. The organization's hydrogeologists, civil engineers, and groundwater engineers, in partnership with local communities, manage, plan, and design the projects. Systems are designed to be self-sustaining, but regular check ups are performed to measure the water systems impact. In 2020, Well Aware states that it worked on 20 water projects, investigated 11 new projects, and conducted ongoing maintenance on eight past projects. In addition, the organization states that it launched its WASH app across 35 communities in Kenya and Tanzania and through the app trained 2,000 individuals on sanitation and hygiene practices.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, Well Aware's program expenses were:
Program services |
$620,857 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$620,857 |
*2020 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Note: According to Well Aware's 2020 audited financial statements, the organization received $151,523 in donated consulting services.
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 Well Aware's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$485,557 |
Special events, net |
$417,082 |
In-kind contributions |
$151,523 |
Other income |
$204 |
Program related sales |
$40 |
Interest income |
$21 |
Total Income |
$1,054,427 |
- Programs: 75%
- Fundraising: 19%
- Administrative: 6%
Total Income |
$1,054,427 |
Program expenses |
$620,857 |
Fundraising expenses |
$150,299 |
Administrative expenses |
$57,085 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$828,241 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$226,186 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$94,787 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$320,973 |
Total Liabilities |
$72,651 |
Total Assets |
$393,624 |