WATER IS LIFE KENYA (EIN 263185829) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FRANCIS X TANNIAN

Phone

3028947335

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WATER IS LIFE KENYA, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit that reported $694K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $621K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

SPARK PERSONAL, ECONOMIC, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN MARGINALZIED COMMUNITIES IN KENYA THROUGH CLEAN WATER ACCESS (WASH PROGRAM), LIVESTOCK TRAINING AND LOANS (LIVESTOCK AS A BUSINESS), WOWENS ENTREPRENEURSHIP (HOPE FOR WIDOWS), AND SUPPORTING FAMILY IMCOMES (BEADED HANDICRAFT

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $693,831

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $693,831

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $169,533

Fundraising Expenses $36,807

Program Expenses $461,855

Other Expenses $451,293

TOTAL EXPENSES $620,826

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$693,831	$599,156	+0.2%
Expenses	$620,826	$392,972	+0.6%
Net Income	$73,005	$206,184	-0.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$67,733

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARGARET J TANNIAN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$67,733	$0	$67,733
KATIE KOWALSKI	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANCIS KARANI	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARSHA WALTERS	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHENS THE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL WARUI	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY PLANTE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK MANNISO	DIRECTOR	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LINDA STAPLEFORD	DIRECTOR	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
FRANCIS X TANNIAN	PRESIDENT	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$693,831	$620,826	$388,817	$73,005
2023	$599,156	$392,972	$315,923	$206,184
2022	$278,347	$340,412	$108,104	$-62,065
2021	$416,077	$385,545	$178,461	$30,532
2020	$410,562	$318,207	$151,902	$92,355
2019	$321,443	$356,806	$47,432	$-35,363
2018	$310,340	$285,986	$84,665	$24,354

WATER IS LIFE KENYA