Organization: Water.org

Based in: United States, US EIN #: 58-2060131

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Quick Facts

We envision the day when everyone in the world can take a safe drink of water. Water.org is challenging the traditional approach to assisting people in developing countries. Our goals are to draw attention to the world's number one health problem, unsafe and inadequate water supplies, and to raise funds to help fight this immense problem.

Focus Areas: Children, Economic Development, Environment, Health, Poverty, Gender & Equality, Microfinance

Countries Served:

All 8 countries:
Summary by region:

Background

Date Founded:	1990
Number of Staff:	23

Description of Services:

Water.org is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed exclusively to providing safe drinking water and sanitation to people in developing countries. By forging partnerships with carefully-screened partner organizations and offering innovative financing methods through its WaterCredit Initiative, Water.org empowers local communities to develop and sustain solutions to their own water needs.

History:

Co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, Water.org is a nonprofit organization that has transformed hundreds of communities in Africa, South Asia, and Central America by providing access to safe water and sanitation. Water.org traces its roots back to the founding of WaterPartners in 1990. In July 2009, WaterPartners merged with H2O Africa, resulting in the launch of Water.org. Water.org works with local partners to deliver innovative solutions for long-term success. Its microfinance-based WaterCredit Initiative is pioneering sustainable giving in the sector. Learn more at www.water.org.

Accomplishments & Progress:

Quality Check

Group	Verification Status
1 Group Affiliation
UNDP (United Nations Development Program)	Verified

Year	2008	2007
Financial Information Verified
Total Revenue:	$5,466,392	$2,609,804
Expenses:
Program Services Expenses:	$2,457,798 (71% of total)	$2,503,730 (72% of total)
Management & General Expenses:	$469,527 (14% of total)	$487,061 (14% of total)
Fundraising Expenses:	$528,643 (15% of total)	$476,668 (14% of total)
Total Expenses:	$3,455,968	$3,467,659

Officers & Board

President:
Gary White Executive Director Phone: 913-312-8600
Development Director:
Mike McCamon Chief Community Officer Phone: 913-312-8600
Volunteer Coordinator:
Nicole Wickenhauser Senior Manager, Communications Phone: 913-312-8600
Board of Directors and Board of Advisors:
Board of Directors Jonathan Greenblatt Tony Stayner Lynn Taliento Ari Chaney Dan Hoskins Andy Sareyan Terry Trayvick keith Quinn Gary White

Contact Information

Address:	920 Main St. Suite 1800 Kansas City , Missouri 64105-2008 United States
Phone:	816-877-8400
Fax:
Web:	http://www.water.org

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