EIN 27-3378656

20 Liters

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
20 Liters was created to both educate and engage the developed world about the need for clean water and to empower local communities in the developing world to meet their clean water needs through sustainable technologies. The purpose of 20 Liters is to create awareness, activists and funding to provide clean water through simple cost effective solutions, especially for those living in poverty.
Total revenues
$284,894
2024
Total expenses
$324,688
2024
Total assets
$146,874
2024
Num. employees
3
2024

Program areas at 20 Liters

Between July 2023 and June 2024, we continued our work in Rwanda, Africa. In the sectors of Rukumberi, Kagogo and Jarama, we reached at least 27,649 people with access to clean water. We provided household filter systems to 1,427 families, built and distributed 3 community filters to schools and health clinics, constructed 15 rainwater harvesting systems at local churches and installed 415 slow sand filters. Our volunteers in Rwanda also provided community health and hygiene training to 412 members of the community.Filter builders, event coordinators and leadership volunteers totalled 230 individuals who provided 647 hours of service.

Who funds 20 Liters

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncPoverty$35,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$15,300
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$5,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at 20 Liters

NameTitleCompensation
David VanopstallExecutive Director$28,087
Christopher KragtDirector of Programs and Operations$38,219
Uwimana Marie ConsoleeWater Project Manager, Rwanda

Financials for 20 Liters

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$283,847
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$228
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$819
Total revenues$284,894

Form 990s for 20 Liters

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-02-12990View PDF
2023-062024-01-29990View PDF
2022-062023-02-14990View PDF
2021-062022-01-19990View PDF
2020-062021-04-05990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from University of Giving
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $36,000 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Operates internationallyCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2900 Wilson Ave SW Ste 110
Grandville, MI 49418
Metro area
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
County
Kent County, MI
Website URL
20liters.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
27-3378656
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0250570
FTB Entity ID
4019558
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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