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Agua Viva International Inc

EIN 45-3845434 · Overland Park, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF AGUA VIVA INTERNATIONAL, INC IS CREATING PARTNERSHIPS TO PROVIDE PURIFIED WATER FOR COMMUNITIES IN NEED.

Income
$239,822
Spending
$208,346
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 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 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $129,144 spent. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4a - SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTALLATIONSThese eight projects included a complete installation of an Agua Viva water purification system and wa-ter bottling facilities in 2025, or a significant improvement to an existing system.Project 19-022 Batalla de Tiocajas, EcuadorProject 24-002 Balanya English Academy, Santa Cruz Balanya, GuatemalaProject 24-012 Jesus Salva, Cuyotenango, Suchitepequez, GuatemalaProject 23-010 Iglesia Evangelica Pentocostes La Vid Veradera, El Sauzal, HondurasProject 24-007 Iglesia Santiago Apostol, Esquipulas del Norte, Olancho, HondurasProject 22-037 Kisii Special School, Kisii, KenyaProject 23-003 Kakamega Orphanage, KenyaProject 19-008 Magu African Inland Church, Magu, Tanzania
  2. $41,197 spent. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4b - THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT STEWARDSHIPAs faithful stewards, Agua Viva enters into long term agreements with these communities. Agua Viva maintains our new-found friendships and returns to each community to support their water operations. Sometimes it is necessary to minister to other urgent needs in these communities. Agua Viva provided 28 stewardship projects in 2025:Project 12-002 Jipangato, EcuadorProject 14-002 El Fortin, EcuadorProject 14-003 Flores, EcuadorProject 15-008 Galte, EcuadorProject 19-012 Rio Jubal, EcuadorProject 19-021 San Gerardo, EcuadorProject 19-024 Llinllin Las Juntas, EcuadorProject 20-016 Bayushig, Penipe, EcuadorProject 08-001 Cantel, GuatemalaProject 11-001 Aldea San Jose, GuatemalaProject 14-001 Shadow of His Wings Orphanage, Monjas, Jalapa, GuatemalaProject 16-001 Fundacion Salvacion, Huehuetenago, GuatemalaProject 18-008 Martha y Maria Orphanage, Esquipulas, GuatemalaProject 19-017 Casa Guatemala, Rio Dulce, Livingston, Izabel, GuatemalaProject 19-018 Chichipate, GuatemalaProject 19-019 Hogar de Nuestra Senora de los Remedios, Jalapa, GuatemalaProject 21-005 Lluvias de Gracias, GuatemalaProject 21-016 Hechos Dos, Poptun, GuatemalaProject 21-008 Iglesia de Dios Pentecostes, Pajuiles, HondurasProject 21-013 Asambleas de Dios Emanuel, Santa Lucia, HondurasProject 22-014 San Luis de Lajas, HondurasProject 22-025 Iglesia de Dios, Santa Rosa del Norte, Mezapa, Atlantida, HondurasProject 23-007 Iglesia de Dios Casa de Honra, El Pantano, Yoro, HondurasProject 21-003 Friends of St. Annes Girl School, Kapkemich, KenyaProject 22-031 Wadiago Pentacostales Assembly of God, Sindo, KenyaProject 19-006 Igombe Africa Inland Church, Igombe, TanzaniaProject 19-007 Kayenze African Inland Church, TanzaniaProject 21-019 Free Methodist Church, Kigoma (Agape Pamoja), Tanzaniz
  3. $10,697 spent. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4c - FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT QUALIFICATIONThese projects include Qualification of each site to determine suitability for a full Agua Viva Installation. An assessment was made of the community leadership, local water supply, and the needs of the com-munity. Covenants were discussed and tentative agreements were made, where possible. Agua Viva supported 14 qualification projects in 2025.Project 19-023 Atapa Santa Elena, EcuadorProject 22-021 Punin Community, Catholic Church, EcuadorProject 24-015 Vishut, EcuadorProject 24-016 Polytechnic School of Riobamba, EcuadorProject 24-005 Hope of Life, Santa Cruz Zacapa, GuatemalaProject 24-006 Fe en accion, Xela, GuatemalaProject 24-009 Iglesia Catolica Brisas del Golfete, GuatemalaProject 24-010 CADEP El Progresso, GuatemalaProject 24-011 Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Velasquitos, Santa Lucia, Cotzumalguapa, GuatemalaProject 24-014 AK Tenamit, GuatemalaProject 24-007 Iglesia de Dios Pentocostes de America, San Juan Pueblo, Atlantida, HondurasProject 24-013 Agua Fria, Choluteca, HondurasProject 24-008 Ndiwa Girls School, KenyaProject 22-024 Mtama Free Methodist Church, Tanzania

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 February 2012.

    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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