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Water Compass Inc

To prevent disease through the provision of clean water, improved sanitation and hygiene promotion.

International Boston, MA EIN 812220537 · IRS Reg 81-2220537 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Water Compass Inc

Water Compass prevents disease through the provision of clean water, improved sanitation and hygiene promotion.

Founded
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

To prevent disease through the provision of clean water, improved sanitation and hygiene promotion.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q33
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 7%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 18.47%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.0% of total expenses ($36,000 of $299,507).

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.07 ($299,507)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Water Compass Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 812220537. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $195K in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Water Compass Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Water Compass Inc is located in Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Water Compass Inc has $195K in annual revenue. It allocates 7% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Water Compass Inc is classified as a International 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 $195K in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Water Compass Inc. 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.

Water Compass Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 7% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. 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.

Water Compass prevents disease through the provision of clean water, improved sanitation and hygiene promotion. Water Compass Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among international charities registered in United States: Water Compass Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 7% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $195K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Water Compass Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Water Compass Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 812220537, 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
7% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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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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Leadership

ED
Edward Morgan
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

BR
Bronwyn N•••••
BOARD MEMBER
ED
Edward M•••••
BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IA
Iain C••
CLERK
IS
Isha N•••••
BOARD MEMBER
IV
Ivan B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John A••••
BOARD MEMBER
LE
Leslie T•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Matt S•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
NI
Nicholas G••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
TI
Tim M•••••
TREASURER
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Water Compass Inc This page 76 $194,867 7%
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Fields of Abundance Mission 90 $162,732 94%
Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%
Inventions for Good Inc 90 $214,826 99%
Chalice of Mercy Inc 90 $396,335 82%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 41 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Water Compass Inc

What is Water Compass Inc?
Water Compass Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boston, United States. Water Compass prevents disease through the provision of clean water, improved sanitation and hygiene promotion.
When was Water Compass Inc founded?
Water Compass Inc was founded in 2016.
Who leads Water Compass Inc?
Edward Morgan serves as Executive Director.
Where is Water Compass Inc located?
Headquartered in Boston, United States.
What is Water Compass Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 7% of expenses go to program services.
Is Water Compass Inc trustworthy?
Water Compass Inc 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 Water Compass Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 812220537. Registration: 81-2220537 (United States).
What is Water Compass Inc's website?
http://www.watercompass.org