GLOBAL WATER CENTER

EIN: 845144926 501(c)(3) International Affairs

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC

Total Revenue
$4,137,403
Total Expenses
$4,817,032
Total Assets
$4,313,210
Net Assets
$3,298,781
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
THOMAS JOHNSTON
Phone
8432437371
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

GLOBAL WATER CENTER, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

TO BUILD CAPACITY THROUGH COLLABORATION, TRAINING, EQUIPPING, AND SUPPORTING SERVICES TO ERADICATE THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,594,677
Program Service Revenue $403,043
Investment Income $139,130
Other Revenue $553
TOTAL REVENUE $4,137,403

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $35,830
Salaries & Benefits $3,119,656
Fundraising Expenses $348,050
Program Expenses $3,972,004
Other Expenses $1,661,546
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,817,032

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,137,403 $3,196,294 +0.3%
Expenses $4,817,032 $3,308,970 +0.5%
Net Income $-679,629 $-112,676 +5.0%
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
8
Independent Members
5
Employees
26
Volunteers
71

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
7
$381,513
Total Directors
8
$189,414
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GEORGE C GREENE III EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES B YOUNG SECRETARY 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE VANDERBOOM TREASURER 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS JOHNSTON CEO 45.00
Officer Director
$179,408 $10,006 $189,414
GEORGE C GREENE IV VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAPPY MCKAY BOARD MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM DUONG BOARD MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIDA DUTY BOARD MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET NICHOLS CFO 45.00
Officer
$59,921 $7,337 $67,258
PAMELA CRANE-HOOVER COO 45.00
Officer
$118,733 $6,108 $124,841
ERIC WEI CARBON 4 SAFE WATER PRESIDENT 45.00
Highest
$149,477 $11,979 $161,456
JOSEPH ALBIN SR. DIRECTOR OF IT 45.00
Highest
$101,569 $12,045 $113,614
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 $4,137,403 $4,817,032 $4,313,210 $-679,629
2024 $3,196,294 $3,308,970 $4,221,562 $-112,676
2023 $532,693 $2,756,371 $4,269,758 $-2,223,678
2022 $4,079,316 $3,654,375 $6,444,509 $424,941
2021 $9,519,858 $3,931,035 $6,456,894 $5,588,823
2020 $993,305 $692,310 $300,995 $300,995
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