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Water Org Inc

WATER.ORG'S GOAL IS TO BRING SAFE WATER AND SANITATION TO THE WORLD THROUGH ACCESS TO SMALL, AFFORDABLE LOANS.

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International Kansas City, MO EIN 582060131 · IRS Reg 58-2060131 · IRS Sign up to see website
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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Water Org Inc

Water.org, founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, provides access to safe water and sanitation solutions. Support us by donating, fundraising, and exploring our initiatives.

Founded
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Water.org's goal is to bring safe water and sanitation to the world through access to small, affordable loans.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar international in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Water Org Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 582060131. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $38M in annual revenue. 78 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Water Org Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('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 89/100.

Water Org Inc is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Water Org Inc has $38M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Water Org 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 large organization. It has $38M in annual revenue. The organization has 78 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Water Org 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.

Water Org Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.org, founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, provides access to safe water and sanitation solutions. Support us by donating, fundraising, and exploring our initiatives. Water Org Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among international charities registered in United States: Water Org Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $38M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Water Org Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Water Org Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 582060131, 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
$10M-$100M
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

VE
Vedika Bhandarkar
COO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adam S••••••••
BOARD CHAIR
AN
Andy S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Anil A••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Chris T••••
BOARD MEMBER
CO
Cortney E•••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David F•••••••
FORMER CFO
FE
Fernando A••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
GA
Gary W••••
CEO AND CO-FOUNDER
GU
Guru G••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
HI
Hilary S••••••••
BOARD CHAIR/VICE CHAIR
JA
Jack L•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Janet T••••••
CHIEF GLOBAL IMPACT OFFICER
JA
Jason S•••••••
CFO
JE
Jennifer S•••••••
PRESIDENT (THRU 11/30/21)
JO
Jodi K•••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Josh G•••••
Director
JU
Julie F••••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Keith Q••••
SECRETARY
LA
Larry T•••
BOARD MEMBER
LY
Lynn T•••••••
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
MA
Matthew A•••••
BLENDED FINANCE PARTNERSHIP ADVISOR
ME
Melanie M••••••
DIR, BRAND MKTING & COMMUNICATIONS
MI
Michael M•••••••
HEAD OF CORP PARTNERSHIPS
NI
Nicole W•••••••••••
Director
PA
Paul O••••••••
TREASURER (THRU 12/31/21)
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$29.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$51.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$39.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$37.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$19.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Water Org Inc This page 70 $37.5 million -
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation 89 $11.8 million -
American Leprosy Missions Inc 89 $15.8 million 7%
Orphan Grain Train Inc 89 $53.7 million -
English Language Institute in China 89 $17.1 million -
Cure International Inc 89 $63.2 million 1%
Asi 89 $12.8 million -

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 - 78 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 Org Inc

What is Water Org Inc?
Water Org Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kansas City, United States. Water.org, founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, provides access to safe water and sanitation solutions. Support us by donating, fundraising, and exploring our initiatives.
When was Water Org Inc founded?
Water Org Inc was founded in 1993.
Who leads Water Org Inc?
Vedika Bhandarkar serves as COO.
Where is Water Org Inc located?
Headquartered in Kansas City, United States.
What is Water Org Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M.
Is Water Org Inc trustworthy?
Water Org Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Org Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 582060131. Registration: 58-2060131 (United States).
What is Water Org Inc's website?
https://www.water.org