Initiative Eau
To strengthen water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and public health capacity in developing areas and crisis zones for improved health outcomes.
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29 Research Program. Under its research program Initiative: Eau made progress during tax year 2021. Example 1: Given the role of Fada N'Gourma (Burkina Faso) as a regional economic hub and its large IDP population, there was a critical need to understand the current WASH and IPC capacities of the health centers of Fada NGourma. In order to identify areas requiring support, Initiative: Eau conducted periodic diagnostic assessments of WASH and IPC capacities in the six public health centers in Fada N'Gourma. Specifically, Initiative: Eau 1) administered a health center WASH and IPC capacity survey, developed by UNICEF, to the directors of each health center, 2) analyzed survey data to identify potential intervention opportunities, and 3) prepared a final report …
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To strengthen water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and public health capacity in developing areas and crisis zones for improved health outcomes.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInitiative Eau is a registered human services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 463599128. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $30K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Initiative Eau has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. 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 50 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.
Initiative Eau is located in Washington, DC, United States. Its registered address is 712 H St NE Pmb 97, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Initiative Eau has $30K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Initiative Eau is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $30K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
Initiative Eau has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 74% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
29 Research Program. Under its research program Initiative: Eau made progress during tax year 2021. Example 1: Given the role of Fada N'Gourma (Burkina Faso) as a regional economic hub and its large IDP population, there was a critical need to understand the current WASH and IPC capacities of the health centers of Fada NGourma. In order to identify areas requiring support, Initiative: Eau conducted periodic diagnostic assessments of WASH and IPC capacities in the six public health centers in Fada N'Gourma. Specifically, Initiative: Eau 1) administered a health center WASH and IPC capacity survey, developed by UNICEF, to the directors of each health center, 2) analyzed survey data to... Initiative Eau is classified as a human services organization registered in United States.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Initiative Eau's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $30K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Initiative Eau are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Initiative Eau is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 463599128, 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.
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2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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INITIATIVE EAU 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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Quick facts about Initiative Eau
- What is Initiative Eau?
- Initiative Eau is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. 29 Research Program. Under its research program Initiative: Eau made progress during tax year 2021. Example 1: Given the role of Fada N'Gourma (Burkina Faso) as a regional economic hub and its large IDP population, there was a critical need to understand the current WASH and IPC capacities of the health centers of Fada NGourma. In order to identify areas requiring support, Initiative: Eau conducted periodic diagnostic assessments of WASH and IPC capacities in the six public health centers in Fada N'Gourma. Specifically, Initiative: Eau 1) administered a health center WASH and IPC capacity survey, developed by UNICEF, to the directors of each health center, 2) analyzed survey data to identify potential intervention opportunities, and 3) prepared a final report presenting results and recommending a set of priority interventions designed to strengthen WASH and IPC capacities. Based on our findings, Initiative: Eau identified a number of critical gaps for intervention, including: 1) insufficient water access and storage capacity in several health centers, 2) inadequate procedures and aging infrastructure preventing proper excreta management, and 3) shortcomings in procedures, equipment, and skills for adequate environmental hygiene, solid waste management, and infection prevention and control.
- Who leads Initiative Eau?
- Donald Brooks serves as President/CEO.
- Where is Initiative Eau located?
- Headquartered in Washington, United States.
- What is Initiative Eau's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $10K-$100K. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Initiative Eau trustworthy?
- Initiative Eau has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 out of 100 (Partial 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 Initiative Eau's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 463599128. Registration: 46-3599128 (United States).
- What is Initiative Eau's website?
- https://www.initiativeeau.ngo