Non-Profit Profile: Water.org
Year Formed: 2009 (Originally WaterPartners, formed in 1990)
Founders: Gary White (Engineer)
Matt Damon (Actor)
Executive Directors: Gary White
Based from: United States of America
Vision: Water.org’s mission is to bring water and sanitation for all by making it safe, accessible, and cost-effective.
Charity Navigator Review: 4 Stars (95.12/100)
Primary Work (How Vision is Met):
There are 4 ways Water.org works to accomplish this vision:
- Forging partnerships with local partner organizations in the countries it serves
- Involving the community at each stage of the project
- Selecting technology appropriate to the local community and their particular situation
- Integrating all projects with health and hygiene education.
Where Work Is Done:
Developing countries. Work done in South America, Africa, and Asia. Work done in 12 Countries in 2019.
Donations from 2019:
Donation sources are fairly even split between foundations, corporations and individuals (38%, 27%, and 31% of total donations).
Total revenue, gains & other support $24,618,334
$20,588,558 used on programs in 2019, 73% of all donations go to programs i.e. work done in the field.
