Global Water Challenge
To accelerate universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene around the world.
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To accelerate universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene around the world.
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Mission
To accelerate universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene around the world.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Global Water Challenge has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 7 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 7 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (15 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyGlobal Water Challenge is a registered environment nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 261407784. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $14M in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Global Water Challenge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 261407784. 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.
Global Water Challenge has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% 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.
Global Water Challenge is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Global Water Challenge has $14M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 88% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Global Water Challenge 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 large organization. It has $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Global Water Challenge. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Global Water Challenge 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 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.
To accelerate universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene around the world. Global Water Challenge is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Global Water Challenge are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Global Water Challenge is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261407784, 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GLOBAL WATER CHALLENGE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Global Water Challenge and the Starbucks Foundation To Improve Water Access and Boost Community Livelihoods in Tanzania Under New Collaboration - CSRwire
Homegrown UH startup wins global water challenge, part of $2M+ prize - University of Hawaii System
Get Blue initiative unites global brands to accelerate access to safe water and sanitation - Smart Water Magazine
Watered Down: A Weakened Global Water Strategy - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
Accelerating water innovation with the Global Water Challenge - BHP
The key to solving the global water crisis? Collaboration - The World Economic Forum
COP29 Water Day: How to finance global water resilience - The World Economic Forum
Why water security is our most urgent challenge today - The World Economic Forum
Global Water Challenge and Cargill Expand Partnership Across Five Continents to Address Water Challenges - ESG Today
Global Water Security and Sanitation Partnership: Annual Report 2023 - World Bank
Activity timeline
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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 - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 27 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2007
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Global Water Challenge
- What is Global Water Challenge?
- Global Water Challenge is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arlington, United States. To accelerate universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene around the world.
- When was Global Water Challenge founded?
- Global Water Challenge was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Global Water Challenge?
- Scott Denlinger serves as CFO.
- Where is Global Water Challenge located?
- Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States. The charity operates in 39 countries.
- What is Global Water Challenge's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Global Water Challenge trustworthy?
- Global Water Challenge has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Global Water Challenge's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 261407784.
- What is Global Water Challenge's website?
- http://globalwaterchallenge.org