Water Is Basic
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Water Is Basic is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 2012, with $1,524,990 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 815852, Dallas, TX, 75381 EIN 27-4280703 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.5M
▲ 18.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2025)
$1.3M
Net assets
$440K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Water Is Basic— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Water Is Basic: 4 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Water Is Basic— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Water Is Basic: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 815852, Dallas, TX, 75381
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $879K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $62KNet assets $440K
Operating margin
12.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$502K
Total liabilities
$62K
Net assets
$440K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,524,990▲18.7% | $1,342,139▲10.5% | $439,813▲71.2% | $502,170▲85.9% | 990 |
| 2024 | $1,284,875▲37.0% | $1,214,218▲2.0% | $256,962▲72.9% | $270,124▲66.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $938,192▼15.4% | $1,190,372▲21.6% | $148,591▼62.9% | $162,044▼61.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,108,847▲22.1% | $978,962▲8.8% | $400,771▲47.9% | $425,182▲44.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $908,322▲38.6% | $899,425▲43.4% | $270,886▲3.4% | $293,437▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $655,488▼35.4% | $627,043▼35.1% | $261,989▲12.2% | $268,773▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,014,171▼0.2% | $966,151▼6.3% | $233,544▲25.9% | $268,636▲28.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,015,860▲32.4% | $1,030,618▲27.3% | $185,524▼7.4% | $209,649▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $767,287▲9.8% | $809,481▲47.9% | $200,282▼17.4% | $219,707▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $699,047▲9.6% | $547,136▼28.1% | $242,476▲168% | $247,337▲118% | 990 |
| 2015 | $637,856▼1.3% | $760,877▲35.1% | $90,565▼57.6% | $113,312▼50.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $646,083▼26.5% | $563,102▼27.6% | $213,586▲5.1% | $230,521▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $878,876 | $777,411▲86.2% | $203,311▲99.6% | $205,828▲77.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $417,539 | $101,846 | $116,071 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.0M total
48 grants to Water Is Basic totaling $3.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $156,491 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $30,040 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $20,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Water quality and supply | 2024 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $14,277 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $395,592 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $52,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $34,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $21,075 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $18,674 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $340,790 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $48,207 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $12,229 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Water Is Basic a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Water Is Basic is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-4280703, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Water Is Basic's EIN?
- Water Is Basic's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-4280703.
- How much revenue does Water Is Basic report?
- Water Is Basic reported $1,524,990 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Water Is Basic have?
- CharityIndex grades Water Is Basic B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Water Is Basic (EIN 27-4280703) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.