Nonprofit · EIN 27-1314664
WORLD WATER PROJECT
Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $897,190 | $818,363 | $78,827 | $101,834 | $0 | $101,834 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $476,202 | $452,795 | $23,407 | $23,007 | $0 | $23,007 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $928,674
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$31,484
- Other revenue
- -$31,484
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $719,238
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $170
- Travel
- $39,146
- Depreciation
- $232
- Program services (functional)
- $817,834
- Management and general (functional)
- $353
- Fundraising (functional)
- $176
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,007
- Total assets, end of year
- $101,834
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $101,834
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $346
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $101,834
- Gross receipts
- $928,674
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Harris | President/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| David Ragland | Director/Co-Founder Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jon Boggs | Secretary/Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Harris | President/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| David Ragland | Director/Co-Founder Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Thompson | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 107 WESTFIELD RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919-4820
- In care of
- % WILLIAM BLOUNT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Douglas Harris, 107 Westfield Drive, Knoxville, TN 379194820
- Signed the 990
- Douglas Harris, President/CEO
- Phone
- (865) 300-0042
- Return prepared by
- MAURIE V DOUGLAS CPA
Mission
World Water Project is a team of social entrepreneurs who strive to deliver the world's best home water filter to those in the developing world. It is organized exclusively as a supporting organization for the benefit of, to perform functions of, or to carry out the purposes of, the Knoxville Christian Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Program accomplishments
- World Water Project engages in several projects, primarily focusing on helping the poor and marginalized in Uganda and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. There are no employees as the work is primarily accomplished through the work of volunteers. In 2024, approximately 30 individuals went on a mission trip to Uganda on five separate occasions throughout the year. Overall, the cumulative impact of our work touches over 10,000 individuals. In 2024, the organization funded and built a new clinic in East Africa that will serve the poor and underserved. Basic medical care and obstetrics (birthing) are the main services provided along with a pharmacy. World Water Project also continues to provide support to the Ida Harris Medical Clinic in Kidongola, Uganada built in 2023. It is the primary financial supporter of this clinic and the staff have been able to service over 5,000 medical visits and facilitate the birth of 300 children in 2024.Expenses $308,953 · grants $261,820
- World Water Project solely supports the work of the Jesus Leaders Network (JLN), a Christian discipleship ministry that reaches several major cities around Uganda. Over 200 small groups that represent over 1,000 people meet on a weekly basis to study materials provided by the ministry. In addition, the JLN staff provide leadership, organization, and oversight for this growing ministry.Expenses $182,328 · grants $169,075
- World Water Project through its TivaWater project, aims to provide clean drinking water to the poorest people in the developing world. In 2024, World Water Project delivered and distributed TivaWater filters to families in Uganda and Guatemala. This unique biosand water filter can be used for over ten years and improves the quality of life of the families that receive these filters. The WWP teams routinely make vistis to homes that use the filters to assess the success of the program.Expenses $132,851 · grants $127,032
- World Water Project provides funding and consulting services for Embrace Children's Foundation, a child sponsorship ministry that serves 160 children. The program provides full payment of school fees, a weekly Saturday discipleship program, and medical and family support services to the families. All of the children/families live in the slums of Kampala and live on only a few dollars per day.The organization also provides support and mentoring for several indigenously owned businesses in Uganda.Expenses $193,702 · grants $161,311
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
- 27-1314664
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $101,834
- Income (IRS master file)
- $928,674
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $897,190 | $818,363 | $101,834 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $476,202 | $452,795 | $23,007 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $490,800 | $519,985 | $9,600 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 27-1314664).
Questions about WORLD WATER PROJECT
- What is the EIN of WORLD WATER PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORLD WATER PROJECT is 27-1314664.
- Is WORLD WATER PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to WORLD WATER PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does WORLD WATER PROJECT 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 WORLD WATER PROJECT 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 WORLD WATER PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WORLD WATER PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Douglas Harris.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORLD WATER PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WORLD WATER PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $897,190, expenses of $818,363 and total assets of $101,834 at year end.
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