Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE WATER PROJECT INC
Employer identification number
26-1455510
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
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Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
83,943
437,993
1,022,720
1,451,681
1,680,824
4,677,161
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
83,943
437,993
1,022,720
1,451,681
1,680,824
4,677,161
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
4,677,161
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
83,943
437,993
1,022,720
1,451,681
1,680,824
4,677,161
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
51
292
274
404
1,021
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
3,888
3,888
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
4,682,070
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
6,493
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
99.900 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE WATER PROJECT INC
Employer identification number
26-1455510
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH NEVERTHIRST, THE WATER PROJECT,INC. FUNDS THE INSTALLATION OF WATER WELLS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS IN SOUTH SUDAN. IN ADDITION TO THE INSTALLATION OF HARDWARE, THE TEAMS CARRY OUT BASIC HYGIENE TRAINING WITHIN THE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. THE WATER PROJECT, INC. FUNDED 9 PROJECTS IN 2012. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL, THE WATER PROJECT, INC. FUNDS THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WELLS AND WELL REHABILITATION IN RURAL BURKINA FASO. TEAMS CARRY OUT EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SANITATION AND HYGIENE TRAINING, COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION AND LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING FOR EACH WATER PROJECT FUNDED. IN 2012, TWP FUNDED A TOTAL OF 30 WATER PROJECTS IN BURKINA FASO. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL, THE WATER PROJECT, INC. FUNDS THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WELLS AND WELL REHABILITATION IN INDIA. TEAMS CARRY OUT EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SANITATION AND HYGIENE TRAINING, COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION AND LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING FOR EACH WATER PROJECT FUNDED. IN 2012, TWP FUNDED 1 WATER PROJECT IN INDIA. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THE WATER PROJECT, INC. WORKS DIRECTLY WITH ITS PROJECT IMPLEMENTERS TO MEASURE AND EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PREVIOUSLY FUNDED AND INSTALLED WATER PROJECTS. THROUGH THIS PROCESS, THE WATER PROJECT, INC. THEN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THOSE PARTNERS, REFINES PROGRAM APPROACHES SO THEY MEET OR EXCEED ESTABLISHED BEST PRACTICES AS WELL AS ITS OWN CRITERIA FOR LONG TERM PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS. THIS PROCESS MAY INCLUD SITE VISITS, EXTERNAL AND INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF PARTNER ACTIVITIES, REGULAR MEETINGS WITH VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS AND RESEARCH. THE WATER PROJECT, INC. ALSO REGULARLY DEVELOPS EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, ARTICLES, AND CURRICULA TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND OTHERS ACCROSS ITS CONSTITUENCY ABOUT THE WATER CRISIS, ITS EFFECTS, AND WAYS IN WHICH THEY CAN HELP. THE WATER PROJECT, INC.'S WEBSITE PROVIDES A RICH SOURCE OF MATERIAL AND LINKS FOR EDUCATORS AS WELL.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEWED THE TAX RETURN BY TELECONFERENCE.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE WATER PROJECT, INC. REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THROUGH MEETINGS AND WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED UPON SALARY SURVEYS AND OTHER RESEARCH MATERIALS. THE PROCESS AND DELIBERATIONS ARE NOTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
STATES WHERE COPY OF RETURN IS FILED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17
KENTUCKY, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MISSISSIPPI, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
PUBLIC AT THE WATER PROJECT, INC. OFFICE OR BY REQUEST.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
COST OF GOODS SOLD 2,097 COST OF GOODS SOLD -2,097
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