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Clean Water for Haiti

Provide Clean Water to Haitian people

Environment Vancouver, WA EIN: 202586482 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Clean Water for Haiti

support and develop sustainable clean water projects in Haiti; the primary operations involve building servicing and subsidizing household filters using biosand technology

Founded
Headquarters
Vancouver, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2005

Mission

Provide Clean Water to Haitian people

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.94%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.4% of total expenses ($30,000 of $288,278).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.95
Program$0.95
100% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Clean Water for Haiti has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Clean Water for Haiti is a registered environment nonprofit based in Vancouver, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 202586482. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $215K in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Clean Water for Haiti's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 202586482. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Clean Water for Haiti has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Clean Water for Haiti is located in Vancouver, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Clean Water for Haiti has $215K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Clean Water for Haiti is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $215K in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Clean Water for Haiti. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Clean Water for Haiti holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

support and develop sustainable clean water projects in Haiti; the primary operations involve building servicing and subsidizing household filters using biosand technology Clean Water for Haiti is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $215K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Clean Water for Haiti are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Clean Water for Haiti is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202586482, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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John F••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
LifeStraw’s Humanitarian Mission Ensures Clean Water Access - BORGEN Magazine
Sep 2021
www.borgenmagazine.com
Clean Water for Haiti - Oak Ridger
Aug 2021
www.oakridger.com
13 Countries with Least Access to Clean Water - Insider Monkey
Sep 2017
www.insidermonkey.com
Rural Haitians Receive Clean Water - Samaritan's Purse
Sep 2016
www.samaritanspurse.org
Morris Plains engineer bringing clean water to Haiti - Morris County NJ News | Daily Record
Aug 2016
www.dailyrecord.com
For a good cause: Help Bring Clean Water to Haiti - 303 Magazine
Mar 2014
303magazine.com
Students walk for clean water for Haiti - Savannah Morning News
Sep 2010
www.savannahnow.com
"Miracle Machine" Brings Clean Water to Haiti - Fast Company
Feb 2010
www.fastcompany.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 20 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2005
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Clean Water for Haiti

What is Clean Water for Haiti?
Clean Water for Haiti is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Vancouver, United States. support and develop sustainable clean water projects in Haiti; the primary operations involve building servicing and subsidizing household filters using biosand technology
When was Clean Water for Haiti founded?
Clean Water for Haiti was founded in 2005.
Who leads Clean Water for Haiti?
John Finegan serves as Treasurer.
Where is Clean Water for Haiti located?
Headquartered in Vancouver, WA, United States.
What is Clean Water for Haiti's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Clean Water for Haiti trustworthy?
Clean Water for Haiti has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Clean Water for Haiti's registration number?
IRS EIN: 202586482.
What is Clean Water for Haiti's website?
http://www.cleanwaterforhaiti.org