H2o for Life
H2O FOR LIFE EDUCATES, ENGAGES AND INSPIRES YOUTH, K-12, TO LEARN ABOUT THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS WHILE TAKING LOCAL AND GLOBAL ACTION. SCHOOLS PARTNER WITH A SCHOOL IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY AND PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE IN SERVICE-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON GLOBAL WATER CRISIS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$479K
+361.5% YoY
Revenue
$1.1M
+54.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$689
-34.1% YoY
Expenses
$665K
-23.0% YoY
About H2o for Life
Based on IRS filings
H2o for Life is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $479K in total assets. Net investment income was $689.
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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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $478,814 | $103,751 | $266,370 |
| Revenue | $1,071,356 | $695,897 | $679,892 |
| Expenses | $665,323 | $864,616 | $1,007,250 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $689 | $1,045 | $5,413 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from H2o for Life
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG NIEMELA | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $87,165 |
| FRED ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AARON BLOOMER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KATE BOOTH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH BURNETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATY DOMSCHOT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SALLY GILCHRIST | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| PATTY HALL | FOUNDER EMER | 1 | — |
| JOHN HUTCHINSON | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| NICOLE KETTWICK | CO-SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SIMON SIKULU | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANNE THOMSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIE ZAFFT | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H2o for Life?
H2o for Life is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN. It holds $479K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is H2o for Life?
As of 2025, H2o for Life holds $479K in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue.
Where does H2o for Life operate?
H2o for Life has awarded grants in California, Missouri, New York.
What is H2o for Life's EIN?
H2o for Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0338552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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