Watts of Love
To act as a vehicle through which donations and pledges can be collected for the purpose of purchasing solar powered lights to contribute to people without electricity in …
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Nearly 1 billion people live without electricity and spend up to 30% of their income on a light source. Watts of Love brings solar light and financial education to these people so they can raise themselves out of poverty for generations to come.
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Mission
To act as a vehicle through which donations and pledges can be collected for the purpose of purchasing solar powered lights to contribute to people without electricity in third world countries.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Watts of Love has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (6 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 + methodologyWatts of Love is a registered international nonprofit based in Downers Grove, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 455404420. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Watts of Love's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 455404420. 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.
Watts of Love 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. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Watts of Love is located in Downers Grove, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Watts of Love has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Watts of Love 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 $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Watts of Love. 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, Watts of Love 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 84% 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.
Nearly 1 billion people live without electricity and spend up to 30% of their income on a light source. Watts of Love brings solar light and financial education to these people so they can raise themselves out of poverty for generations to come. Watts of Love is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Watts of Love are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Watts of Love is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 455404420, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
WATTS OF LOVE 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 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.
Naomi Watts In Balenciaga Pink At Love Story Event - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Naomi Watts ignites divisive debate with Jackie Kennedy portrayal in Love Story - The Independent
Naomi Watts Looked So Radiant At The ‘Love Story’ Premiere - The Zoe Report
Watts of Love brings solar lights to hundreds of households in Malawi - Global Sisters Report
Naomi Watts’ Love Life Has Been a Real Hollywood Story - Woman's World
Old school cool: Plymouth South's Logan Watts loves playing football - Wicked Local
Charlie Watts: a rock’n’roll legend whose true love was jazz - The Guardian
See Shanann Watts' Love Letters to Husband Chris Before Her Murder in Shocking Netflix Documentary - E! News
Christopher Watts receives love letters while serving life sentence for murdering pregnant wife, two daughters - The Denver Post
Days Before Murdering Entire Family for 'Fresh Start,' Chris Watts Gushed to Mistress in Love Note - People.com
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 42 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2012
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Watts of Love
- What is Watts of Love?
- Watts of Love is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Downers Grove, United States. Nearly 1 billion people live without electricity and spend up to 30% of their income on a light source. Watts of Love brings solar light and financial education to these people so they can raise themselves out of poverty for generations to come.
- When was Watts of Love founded?
- Watts of Love was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Watts of Love?
- Nancy Economou serves as Founder.
- Where is Watts of Love located?
- Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, United States.
- What is Watts of Love's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Watts of Love trustworthy?
- Watts of Love 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 Watts of Love's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 455404420.
- What is Watts of Love's website?
- http://www.wattsoflove.org