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World Water Project

EIN 27-1314664 · Knoxville, TN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$897,190
Spending
$818,363
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 88% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $308,953 spent. 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.
  2. $182,328 spent. 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.
  3. $132,851 spent. 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.
  4. $193,702 spent. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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