TO ACCELERATE UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE AROUND THE WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.0M
+71.6% YoY
Revenue
$14.3M
+171.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$521K
+18.4% YoY
Expenses
$6.6M
+12.6% YoY
About Global Water Challenge
Based on IRS filings
Global Water Challenge is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $521K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,021,252 | $11,665,000 | $11,666,060 |
| Revenue | $14,251,851 | $5,255,736 | $4,956,488 |
| Expenses | $6,603,234 | $5,862,563 | $4,227,312 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $520,858 | $440,030 | $77,442 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM K REILLY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HANK HABICHT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDRA COSTEAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF SEABRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONICA ELLIS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 10 | — |
| SCOTT DENLINGER | CFO | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Water Challenge?
Global Water Challenge is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ARLINGTON, VA. It holds $20.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Global Water Challenge?
As of 2024, Global Water Challenge holds $20.0M in total assets with $14.3M in annual revenue.
Where does Global Water Challenge operate?
Global Water Challenge has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Texas.
What is Global Water Challenge's EIN?
Global Water Challenge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1407784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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