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Water for South Sudan Inc

Delivers direct, transformative & sustainable quality-of-life services to South Sudan.

International Rochester, NY EIN: 200291592 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Water for South Sudan Inc

Deliver sustainable quality-of-life services to and with the people of South Sudan by efficiently providing access to clean, safe water and improving hygiene and sanitation practices in areas of great need. Our Values: Committed - We continuously seek new ways to drive progress in South Sudan while maintaining sustainable and meaningful growth. Read more about our commitment to sustainability here: waterforsouths­udan.org/blog/­our-commitment­-to-sustainabi­lity. Collaborative - We know that working together multiplies the results in the communities we serve. Passionate - Our interactions and services are delivered with warmth, sincerity, and compassion. Inspiring - The story of WFSS has sparked a passion in supporters of all ages, mobilized organizations, and uplifted entire villages. Resoureful - We utilize existing resources and develop meaningful partnerships …

Founded
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
2 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

Delivers direct, transformative & sustainable quality-of-life services to South Sudan.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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Operating countries (2)
Sudan South Sudan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.93%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Water for South Sudan Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 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 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (15 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

Water for South Sudan Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Rochester, NY, 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 200291592. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Water for South Sudan Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 200291592. 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.

Water for South Sudan Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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 for South Sudan Inc is located in Rochester, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Water for South Sudan Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Water for South Sudan Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Water for South Sudan Inc. 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, Water for South Sudan Inc 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 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.

Deliver sustainable quality-of-life services to and with the people of South Sudan by efficiently providing access to clean, safe water and improving hygiene and sanitation practices in areas of great need. Our Values: Committed - We continuously seek new ways to drive progress in South Sudan while maintaining sustainable and meaningful growth. Read more about our commitment to sustainability here: waterforsouthsudan.org/blog/our-commitment-to-sustainability. Collaborative - We know that working together multiplies the results in the communities we serve. Passionate - Our interactions and services are delivered with warmth, sincerity, and compassion. Inspiring - The story of WFSS has sparked a passion in supporters of all ages, mobilized organizations, and uplifted entire villages... Water for South Sudan Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Water for South Sudan Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Water for South Sudan Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 200291592, 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
$1M-$10M
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
9

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Ryan B••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Colorado elementary students raise money for clean water for South Sudan - CBS News
May 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Sussex Academy students raise $3K to support Water for South Sudan - Cape Gazette
Apr 2026
www.capegazette.com
Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Improving Water Access in South Sudan - Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Apr 2025
pcusa.org
Sussex Academy students raise $2,500 to benefit Water for South Sudan - Cape Gazette
Mar 2025
www.capegazette.com
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
woman carries water, South Sudan - World Council of Churches
Apr 2024
www.oikoumene.org
South Sudan: a landscape of contrasts and a desperate struggle for water - Wodne Sprawy
Mar 2024
wodnesprawy.pl
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Harford County students raise $40K to help build wells to bring water to South Sudan - WBAL-TV
Sep 2022
www.wbaltv.com
Hahira Middle students raise over $2,000 for ‘Water for South Sudan’ - WALB
Mar 2022
www.walb.com
Middle School Students raise $2k for clean water in South Sudan - WCTV
Mar 2022
www.wctv.tv
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Cape students host Water for South Sudan fundraiser - Cape Gazette
Aug 2021
www.capegazette.com
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica

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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
International this charity 25,023
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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 68 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 Water for South Sudan Inc

What is Water for South Sudan Inc?
Water for South Sudan Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rochester, United States. Deliver sustainable quality-of-life services to and with the people of South Sudan by efficiently providing access to clean, safe water and improving hygiene and sanitation practices in areas of great need. Our Values: Committed - We continuously seek new ways to drive progress in South Sudan while maintaining sustainable and meaningful growth. Read more about our commitment to sustainability here: waterforsouthsudan.org/blog/our-commitment-to-sustainability. Collaborative - We know that working together multiplies the results in the communities we serve. Passionate - Our interactions and services are delivered with warmth, sincerity, and compassion. Inspiring - The story of WFSS has sparked a passion in supporters of all ages, mobilized organizations, and uplifted entire villages. Resoureful - We utilize existing resources and develop meaningful partnerships to maximize our impact.
When was Water for South Sudan Inc founded?
Water for South Sudan Inc was founded in 2005.
Who leads Water for South Sudan Inc?
Ryan Baldwin serves as Treasurer.
Where is Water for South Sudan Inc located?
Headquartered in Rochester, NY, United States. The charity operates in 2 countries.
What is Water for South Sudan Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Water for South Sudan Inc trustworthy?
Water for South Sudan Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 for South Sudan Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 200291592.
What is Water for South Sudan Inc's website?
http://www.waterforsouthsudan.org