charity:water
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
charity:water meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to bring clean and safe drinking water to people around the world."
Year, State Incorporated:
2006, NY
Also Known As:
Charity Global
charity: water works with local partners to bring clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. The organization reports that it inspires giving and empowers others to fundraise for sustainable water solutions. charity:water indicates that donations are sent to local partner organizations, who build and implement water projects. The organization reports that when the water projects are completed, charity: water proves every one of them using GPS coordinates, photos, and information about the community served.
For the year ended September 30, 2024, charity:water's program expenses were:
Program services: $67,492,299
Total Program Expenses: $67,492,299
Chief Executive
Scott Harrison, Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$385,875
Chair of the Board
Brook Hazelton
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Group Executive Director - Investments, Arrow Global
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
112
*2024 compensation, as reported by the organization, 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, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were 13% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $92,082,852, 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 charity:water's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| In-kind donations | $1,305,359 |
| Other income | $507,285 |
| Investment return, net | $12,305,721 |
| Public support - Individuals | $58,229,617 |
| Public support - Corporations | $14,636,985 |
| Public support - Foundations and other organizations | $17,910,891 |
| Total Income | $104,895,858 |
Programs: 77% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $104,895,858 |
| Total expenses: | $87,765,225 |
| Program expenses | $67,492,299 |
| Fundraising expenses | $11,552,982 |
| Administrative expenses | $8,719,944 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $17,130,633 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $80,758,713 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $97,889,346 |
| Total Liabilities | $46,987,892 |
| Total Assets | $144,877,238 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024, charity:water received in-kind goods and services of $1,305,359 including professional services ($986,709), advertising and promotions ($228,344), other ($66,028), and events ($24,278).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance