WATER IS BASIC (EIN 274280703) - 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

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

STEPHEN ROESE

Phone

2145199087

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WATER IS BASIC, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.3M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE CLEAN DRINKING WATER FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY AROUND THE WORLD WITH A PRIMARY EMPHASIS IN AFRICA.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,598,500

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-73,510

TOTAL REVENUE $1,524,990

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $731,850

Salaries & Benefits $337,040

Fundraising Expenses $198,384

Program Expenses $1,025,566

Other Expenses $273,249

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,342,139

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,524,990	$1,284,875	+0.2%
Expenses	$1,342,139	$1,214,218	+0.1%
Net Income	$182,851	$70,657	+1.6%

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

$271,498

Total Directors

$160,680

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KARIN WOLLSCHLAEGER	BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN ROESE	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$88,314	$72,366	$160,680
MICHAEL GUAGLIONE	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA CARTER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSSELL HAYWARD	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN HOUSEAL	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA BRUMMITT	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HERBERT EVAN SHAVER	BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARRIE WARD	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$94,384	$16,434	$110,818

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
2025	$1,524,990	$1,342,139	$502,170	$182,851
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$938,192	$1,190,372	$162,044	$-252,180
2022	$1,108,847	$978,962	$425,182	$129,885
2022	$1,108,847	$978,962	$425,182	$129,885
2021	$908,322	$899,425	$293,437	$8,897
2020	$655,488	$627,043	$268,773	$28,445
2019	$1,014,171	$966,151	$268,636	$48,020
2018	$1,015,860	$1,030,618	$209,649	$-14,758

WATER IS BASIC