About
The Water Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Concord, New Hampshire, dedicated to unlocking human potential by providing reliable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Working through in-country teams and implementing partners, it builds and rehabilitates water sources for schools, medical clinics, and villages, and emphasizes long-term monitoring so that projects keep working for years to come.
Mission
The Water Project provides access to clean, safe, and reliable water and sanitation solutions across sub-Saharan Africa, one village at a time. Its philosophy is that "water doesn't change everything. People do," so it invests in local leaders alongside infrastructure.
What they do
- New and rehabilitated water wells
- Sand dams
- Rainwater catchment systems
- Spring protections
- Training, expertise, and financial support for water project construction, delivered through staff and implementing partners
- Ongoing project monitoring and maintenance to ensure long-term functionality, with every gift directly connected to a specific community
Where they work
The organization works in Kenya, Uganda, and Sierra Leone, emphasizing locally led solutions through in-country teams.
History
Per its website, The Water Project has been helping communities gain access to clean, safe water since 2006. Per IRS records on ProPublica, it has been tax-exempt since May 2008.
Scale and impact
As published on its website, The Water Project reports 931,350 people currently impacted, 2,838 water points currently monitored, and 94% of monitored water points with water flowing. It maintains a public Project Directory so donors can track the impact of specific projects.
Financials
Per IRS Form 990 data on ProPublica for fiscal year 2025, The Water Project reported revenue of $6,435,127, expenses of $6,013,637, total assets of $10,484,661, and net assets of $10,377,602, with liabilities of only $107,059. Contributions made up 85.2% of revenue at about $5.48 million.
Governance
Per the organization's fiscal year 2025 IRS filing summarized by ProPublica, Stan Patyrak serves as President, R. Peter Chasse is listed as Founder, and Daniel Kim serves as Director of Finance.