The Water Hole
This ministry shall organize and operate exclusively for religious purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1954, as amended, or any superseding section in order to: 1. Minister the word of god 2.conduct a regular religious worship service through various forms of ministries 3.promote and encourage, through the ministries of the organization, cooperation with other organizations ministering within the community 4. Spread the word of the gospel by ministering to all through seminars, radio, television,and other forms of mass media 5. To conduct a local and international outreach ministry by the direction of the lord jesus christ and under the leadership of the holy spirit in accordance with all the provisions as set forth in the holy bible 6. To maintain local and missionary ministry facilities 7. To conduct a school for the training of ministers 8. To license and ordain qualified individuals including graduates of the ministerial school.
The Water Hole at a glance
In short: The Water Hole gave $342K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $171K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $342,429
- +211.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $171,215
- +211.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $171,215
- Total assets
- $1,201,787
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Water Hole funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was What Matters Ministries ($292K). Together the top 2 received $342K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Water Hole gives
- Giving grew 201% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2023) to $342K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $342K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| What Matters Ministries Colorado Spring, CO | Foreign Orphanage Support | $292,429 |
| Bethany Outreach Alamo, TX | Foreign Ministry Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,201,787 | $221,821 | $429,364 | $342,429 | 2 | $23,107 |
| 2023 | $1,401,353 | $409,920 | $179,667 | $110,037 | 2 | $19,282 |
| 2022 | $1,069,321 | $556,209 | $296,872 | $220,196 | 2 | $3,232 |
| 2021 | $809,984 | $567,958 | $162,771 | $113,801 | 1 | $143 |
| 2020 | $381,848 | $371,027 | $318,227 | $245,701 | 2 | $292 |
About The Water Hole
Based on IRS filings
The Water Hole is a public charity focused on religion, based in Utopia, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $342K. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Water Hole is led by Robert Richarz, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Richarz
President
President → President & Treasurer, 2023
President & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darci Dunleavy
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$57K (2024)
Laura Richarz
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wynne Goss
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Schaefer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Hillis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane Hillis
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Tait
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josef Richarz
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dan Kibbe (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ivan Tate (2020–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $57K, to Darci Dunleavy (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Water Hole
How much does The Water Hole give each year?
The Water Hole gave $342K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $110K across 2 grants.
How large is The Water Hole?
The Water Hole reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $222K.
What is The Water Hole?
The Water Hole is a public charity focused on religion, based in Utopia, TX. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Water Hole operate?
The Water Hole has awarded grants in Colorado, Texas.
What is The Water Hole's EIN?
The Water Hole's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0628948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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