WATER WALKERS

EIN: 811591053 501(c)(3)

Nashville, TN

Total Revenue
$406,514
Total Expenses
$427,185
Total Assets
$188,874
Net Assets
$-31,500
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
Clint Bandy
Phone
9403935955
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WATER WALKERS, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit that reported $407K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Water Walkers uses the transformative power of watersports, outdoor adventure, and education to equip and inspire at-risk youth in Nashville to become confident and empowered leaders who are ready to walk on the rough waters of life.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $422,194
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-15,680
TOTAL REVENUE $406,514

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $249,614
Fundraising Expenses $28,229
Program Expenses $368,425
Other Expenses $153,450
TOTAL EXPENSES $427,185

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $406,514 $326,417 +0.2%
Expenses $427,185 $391,710 +0.1%
Net Income $-20,671 $-65,293 -0.7%
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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
17
Volunteers
48

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
6
$78,508
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
2
$78,508
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Archie Davis Co-Founder & CEO 40
Officer Key Emp Highest
$76,638 $1,870 $78,508
Ramon Simmons Board Chair 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mia Keller Board Co-Chair 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ellyn Jansen Board Secretary 3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Finkel Board Treasurer 3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alexa Campbell Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barry Cisco Carter Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Moss Evans Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lawrence Johnson Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Kinnard Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Martina Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Antonio Q Meeks Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Morgan Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Nelligan Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cody Prizer Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Donovan Sheffield Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacob Torrez Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Clint Bandy Founder/Interim Executive Director 40
Officer Key Emp
$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
2025 $406,514 $427,185 $188,874 $-20,671
2024 $326,417 $391,710 $156,062 $-65,293
2023 $330,374 $324,408 $173,668 $5,966
2022 $216,982 $255,082 $49,385 $-38,100
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