WATERORG

EIN: 582060131 501(c)(3) International Affairs

KANSAS CITY, MO

Total Revenue
$29,837,780
Total Expenses
$36,899,681
Total Assets
$54,500,623
Net Assets
$46,500,838
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
GARY WHITE
Phone
8168778400
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

WATERORG, founded in 1993, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $29.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $36.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

BRINGING SAFE WATER AND SANITATION TO THE WORLD.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $27,733,151
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,101,131
Other Revenue $3,498
TOTAL REVENUE $29,837,780

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,923,486
Salaries & Benefits $18,598,751
Fundraising Expenses $3,578,259
Program Expenses $30,407,877
Other Expenses $11,236,444
TOTAL EXPENSES $36,899,681

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $29,837,780 $51,488,759 -0.4%
Expenses $36,899,681 $35,841,135 +0.0%
Net Income $-7,061,901 $15,647,624 -1.5%
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
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
85
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
8
$1,117,189
Total Directors
18
$625,376
Key Employees
1
$257,493
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GARY WHITE BOARD MEMBER, CEO & CO-FOUNDER 40.00
Officer Director
$584,376 $41,000 $625,376
TERRY TRAYVICK BOARD MEMBER, BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN TALIENTO BOARD MEMBER, VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HILARY SCHNEIDER BOARD MEMBER, IMMEDIATE FORMER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE FLYNN BOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS TORTO BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANIL ARORA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE FINUCANE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GURU GOWRAPPAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA HURST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODI KAHN BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/2023) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK LESLIE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH QUINN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY SAREYAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM SCHECHTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY STAYNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY TANZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA XI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VEDIKA BHANDARKAR PRESIDENT/COO 40.00
Officer
$392,830 $31,635 $424,465
JASON SCHWARTZ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (AS OF 10/2023) 40.00
Officer
$65,831 $1,517 $67,348
JANET TINSLEY CHIEF GLOBAL IMPACT OFFICE 40.00
Key Emp
$247,999 $9,494 $257,493
RICHARD THORSTEN CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$244,329 $23,908 $268,237
MELANIE MENDRYS DIR, BRAND MKTING & COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$213,919 $21,334 $235,253
TZVETELINA BONOVA CRO 40.00
Highest
$279,898 $32,403 $312,301
GINA ZANOLLI CHIEF OF STAFF OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$227,249 $28,905 $256,154
MATTHEW MORRISON REGIONAL DIRECTOR, LATIN AMERICA 40.00
Highest
$224,904 $6,534 $231,438
FERNANDO ALANDIA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 4/2023) 40.00
$180,134 $11,374 $191,508
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 $29,837,780 $36,899,681 $54,500,623 $-7,061,901
2023 $51,488,759 $35,841,135 $61,397,491 $15,647,624
2022 $39,073,510 $28,843,163 $46,200,649 $10,230,347
2021 $37,538,098 $23,734,229 $38,720,379 $13,803,869
2020 $19,027,906 $25,468,857 $22,420,171 $-6,440,951
2019 $24,555,988 $28,118,078 $24,021,871 $-3,562,090
2018 $30,434,426 $24,859,497 $27,172,107 $5,574,929
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