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EIN 81-4109426

WaterEquity

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
22
City
Kansas City
State
Missouri
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
Description
WaterEquity fosters an enduring investment capital market that accelerates universal access to safe water and sanitation in low- and middle-income countries. It is the first asset manager exclusively focused on solving one of the most urgent issues of our time - the global water and sanitation crisis. In 2021, WaterEquity reached 956,000 people with improved water and sanitation access, bringing the organization closer to achieving its mission.
Total revenues
$7,110,561
2023
Total expenses
$7,091,327
2023
Total assets
$23,760,946
2023
Num. employees
22
2023

Program areas at WaterEquity

Waterequity is the first asset manager exclusively focused on solving one of the most urgent issues of our time - the global water and sanitation crisis. As of december 31, 2023, Waterequity reached 5.8 million people with access to safe water and/or sanitation. Across funds, we have deployed more than $386 million dollars toward solving sustainable development goal 6, and the funds' investees have disbursed more than 1 million water and sanitation microloans. In line with our mission, our investments continue to impact mostly women and low-income clients.

Who funds WaterEquity

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
WaterorgFunding of Operation Costs To Connect With Social Impact Investors To Help Resolve the Global Water Crisis.$1,600,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,000,000

Financials for WaterEquity

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,101,000
Program services$3,980,343
Investment income and dividends$874,489
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$154,729
Total revenues$7,110,561
Data update history
July 1, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,600,000 from Waterorg
March 22, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 14, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 5, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000,000 from Waterorg
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironmentForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
117 W 20th St Suite 204
Kansas City, MO 64108
Metro area
Kansas City, MO-KS
County
Jackson County, MO
Website URL
waterequity.com/ 
Phone
(816) 289-1803
IRS details
EIN
81-4109426
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
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
Revoked
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0259705
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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