THE THIRST PROJECT

EIN: 352339840 501(c)(3) International Affairs

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$710,822
Total Expenses
$915,048
Total Assets
$575,647
Net Assets
$569,647
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SETH MAXWELL
Phone
3237465017
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE THIRST PROJECT, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $711K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $915K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

THIRST PROJECT IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH THE SUPPORT OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO END THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS BY BUILDING FRESHWATER WELLS AS PART OF WATER, SANITATION, & HYGIENE (W.A.S.H.) PROJECTS IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES THAT NEED SAFE, CLEAN DRINKING WATER.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $710,822
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $710,822

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $19,549
Program Expenses $875,463
Other Expenses $915,048
TOTAL EXPENSES $915,048

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $710,822 $854,041 -0.2%
Expenses $915,048 $795,611 +0.2%
Net Income $-204,226 $58,430 -4.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SETH MAXWELL President 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW BALDWIN Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE O'DROSKE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL C MANNING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAKE STANTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MCCLOSKEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE BRACKEEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WYCK GODFREY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
T S NOWLIN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARY KERR-GODFREY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $710,822 $915,048 $575,647 $-204,226
2022 $854,041 $795,611 $786,871 $58,430
2021 $1,091,143 $1,100,042 $720,999 $-8,899
2020 $639,999 $849,675 $724,344 $-209,676
2019 $1,287,825 $923,613 $924,293 $364,212
2019 $1,304,825 $923,612 $941,294 $381,213
2018 $494,297 $469,849 $30,089 $24,448
2018 $1,049,232 $468,398 $585,024 $580,834
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