Nonprofit · EIN 26-1453882
IMAGINE H2O INC
Also known as IMAGINE H2O
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,311,923 | $2,747,770 | -$1,435,847 | $3,367,886 | $425,147 | $2,942,739 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,735,034 | $2,451,972 | $1,283,062 | $4,535,280 | $126,694 | $4,408,586 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,194,639
- of which government grants
- $285,202
- Program service revenue
- $36,224
- Investment income
- $81,060
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $406,947
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $542,862
- Other salaries and wages
- $771,389
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,580,353
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $59,096
- Occupancy
- $57,115
- Program services (functional)
- $1,871,098
- Management and general (functional)
- $680,237
- Fundraising (functional)
- $196,435
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,535,280
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,367,886
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $425,147
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,942,739
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,015,222
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $740,763
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,201,976
- Gross receipts
- $1,311,923
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Bryan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $194,375 |
| Nimesh Modak | Program manager | 40 | $193,887 |
| John Curry | Finance Dir Officer | 40 | $154,600 |
| Sonora Hill | Program Manager | 40 | $130,000 |
| TAYLOR EVANS | Program Manager | 40 | $120,481 |
| Tamin Pechet | board president Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Matthew Evans | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Werner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Matthay | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rebeca Hwang | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matthew Servatius | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Bryan | President Officer | 40 | $200,000 |
| Nimesh Modak | Vice President Officer | 40 | $195,000 |
| Kelly Trott | Vice President | 40 | $168,333 |
| John Curry | Finance Dir Officer | 40 | $133,600 |
| TAYLOR EVANS | Program Manager | 40 | $127,083 |
| Sonora Hill | Program Manager | 40 | $116,250 |
| Nidhi Menon | Program Manager | 40 | $100,000 |
| Tamin Pechet | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Matthew Evans | CO-FOUNDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Werner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Matthay | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rebeca Hwang | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matthew Servatius | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 EMBARCADERO CTR STE 1200, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111-3617
- In care of
- % RANA HIRA
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT BRYAN, President
- Phone
- (415) 828-6344
- Website
- www.imagineh2o.org
- Return prepared by
- Nelson & Associates CPAs
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-1453882 or by the name IMAGINE H2O INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
IMAGINE H2O EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO DEPLOY AND DEVELOP INNOVATION TO SOLVE WATER CHALLENGES GLOBALLY. THROUGH ITS PROGRAMMING, IMAGINE H2O IDENTIFIES AND SUPPORTS WATER INNOVATORS AND STARTUPS DEMONSTRATING COMMERCIAL VIABILITY AND IMPACT POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- IMAGINE H2O BUILDS SOLUTIONS WITH THE WORLDS BEST WATER ENTREPRENEURS TO CREATE CHANGE IN FOUR IMPACT AREAS: TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE, EXPANDING ACCESS, ADVANCING RESOURCE CIRCULARITY AND EFFICIENCY, AND IMPROVING HEALTH. IN 2024, OUR PROGRAMS SUPPORTED 42 GLOBAL WATER ENTREPRENEURS AT THE FOREFRONT OF INNOVATION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE UN DEVELOPMENT GOAL 6 - CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION FOR ALL. WE PROVIDED AWARD FUNDING TO 11 WATER INNOVATION PROJECTS IN HIGH-IMPACT MARKETS ACROSS TEN COUNTRIES. OUR CURRENT COHORT AND ALUMNI RAISED OVER $235 MILLION IN EQUITY CAPITAL IN 2024, AND HAVE RAISED MORE THAN $1.3 BILLION IN TOTAL SINCE THE INCEPTION OF IMAGINE H2O. WE HAVE ALSO INTRODUCED OVER 250 CUSTOMERS, MENTORS, AND INVESTORS TO THE WATER ENTREPRENEURS IN OUR 2024 PROGRAMSExpenses $1,871,098
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1453882
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,367,886
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,311,923
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,311,923 | $2,747,770 | $3,367,886 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,735,034 | $2,451,972 | $4,535,280 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,310,257 | $2,425,927 | $3,225,436 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1453882).
Questions about IMAGINE H2O INC
- What is the EIN of IMAGINE H2O INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IMAGINE H2O INC is 26-1453882.
- Is IMAGINE H2O INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to IMAGINE H2O INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IMAGINE H2O INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of IMAGINE H2O INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IMAGINE H2O INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of IMAGINE H2O INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $194,375 (Scott Bryan, President).
- How much revenue does IMAGINE H2O INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,311,923, expenses of $2,747,770 and total assets of $3,367,886 at year end.
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