Water Walkers
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Water Walkers is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 2017, with $406,514 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
6339 Charlotte Pike Suite B331, Nashville, TN, 37209 EIN 81-1591053 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2025)
$407K
▲ 24.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$427K
Net assets
-$32K
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.
D
—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 Walkers— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -5% 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 Walkers: 0 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a D 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 Walkers— 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 Walkers: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $135K (FY2016) to $407K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $220KNet assets -$32K
Operating margin
-5.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$189K
Total liabilities
$220K
Net assets
-$32K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $406,514▲24.5% | $427,185▲9.1% | -$31,500▼191% | $188,874▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2024 | $326,417▼1.2% | $391,710▲20.7% | -$10,829▼120% | $156,062▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $330,374▲52.3% | $324,408▲27.2% | $54,464▲12.3% | $173,668▲252% | 990 |
| 2022 | $216,982▲80.0% | $255,082▲70.2% | $48,498▼44.0% | $49,385▼43.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $120,528▲17.3% | $149,915▲71.3% | $86,598▼25.3% | $87,854▼25.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $102,727▲57.6% | $87,504▲34.3% | $115,985▲15.1% | $118,485▲13.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $65,200▲91.2% | $65,139▼19.5% | $100,762▲0.1% | $104,512▼1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $34,102▼76.5% | $80,946▼6.6% | $100,693▼31.8% | $105,668▼28.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $145,403▲7.7% | $86,693▲87.9% | $147,541▲66.1% | $147,541▲66.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $134,981 | $46,150 | $88,831 | $88,831 | 990EZ |
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 · $96K total
13 grants to Water Walkers totaling $96K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Water walkers uses the transformative power of watersports, outdoor adventure, and education to develop youth to become confident and empowered leaders. we provide them access to a better future. | 2024 | $20,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $20,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Using work experiences and life skills workshops, provide an intensive, 46-week leadership training program for 5-7 at-risk teens from edgehill. | 2023 | $12,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Designated for the after-school soccer program | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Delek us corporate support from brentwood committee | 2023 | $7,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide a life-changing 12-month leadership training program for edgehill neighborhood teens using work experiences and life skills workshops. | 2021 | $5,200 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $4,755 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Through adventure sports, water walkers will enable 50 vulnerable youth to explore their world, challenge themselves, and discover their strengths. | 2020 | $3,200 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $299 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $74 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $20 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide year-round employment to 4 at risk youth, ages fourteen to eighteen, who live in the edgehill homes. | 2018 | $5,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Water Walkers a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Water Walkers is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-1591053, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Water Walkers's EIN?
- Water Walkers's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-1591053.
- How much revenue does Water Walkers report?
- Water Walkers reported $406,514 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Water Walkers have?
- CharityIndex grades Water Walkers D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Water Walkers (EIN 81-1591053) 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.