Water For South Sudan
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
Water For South Sudan meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Mission: Deliver sustainable quality-of-life services to and with the people of South Sudan by efficiently providing access to clean, safe water, and improving hygiene and sanitation practices in areas of great need.
Vision: The South Sudanese people have ready access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services.
Year, State Incorporated:
2003, NY
Through August 2016, Water for South Sudan, Inc. has drilled 282 wells have been drilled, serving over a quarter million people. 23 new wells were drilled in 2015-16. With each new well many people receive fresh, safe, clean water located in close proximity to their village. Villagers no longer need to migrate in search of seasonal water supplies. Families, especially children, are healthier. Villagers are able to create markets; children can attend school. A new future emerges when people have daily access to clean water.
For the year ended August 31, 2021, Water For South Sudan's program expenses were:
| Water projects in South Sudan | $1,339,388 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,339,388 |
Chief Executive
Lynn Malooly
Chair of the Board
Mr. Robert Shea
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
6
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 Water For South Sudan's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2021.
Source of Funds
| Gifts, grants, and contributions | $1,104,455 |
| Program Service Income | $8,000 |
| Other income | $5,167 |
| Total Income | $1,117,622 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 14%
| Total Income | $1,117,622 |
| Total expenses: | $1,683,713 |
| Program expenses | $1,339,388 |
| Fundraising expenses | $101,389 |
| Administrative expenses | $242,936 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-566,091 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,290,454 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,778,110 |
| Total Liabilities | $185,271 |
| Total Assets | $1,963,381 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Upstate New York