Water for Life Foundation Inc
Water for Life Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Monroe, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it made $9K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $16K.
Water for Life Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,051,546
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $141,552
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $8,553
- +855200.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $8,853
- +950.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Water for Life Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $50K (2021). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water for Life Boreholes Monroe, NC | Repair Vehicles Used for Well Repair | $8,864 |
| Operation Save Monroe, NC | Physical, Spiritual & Cultural Needs | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,051,546 | $141,552 | $8,853 | — | — | $8,553 | $15,552 |
| 2024 | $918,847 | $138,668 | $843 | — | — | $1 | $12,668 |
| 2023 | $781,119 | $135,426 | $15,755 | — | — | $2,233 | $8,979 |
| 2022 | $661,907 | $152,516 | $177,386 | $10,864 | 2 | $109,883 | $1,516 |
| 2021 | $692,930 | $127,732 | $193,421 | $50,000 | 1 | $253,255 | $1,493 |
| 2020 | $758,491 | $137,292 | $18,107 | — | — | — | $11,292 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Water for Life Foundation Inc is led by David Cuthbertson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Cuthbertson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wesley S. Hinson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Johnathan McCall
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Martha Norwood (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Water for Life Foundation Inc
How large is Water for Life Foundation Inc?
Water for Life Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $142K.
What is Water for Life Foundation Inc?
Water for Life Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Monroe, NC. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Water for Life Foundation Inc operate?
Water for Life Foundation Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Water for Life Foundation Inc's EIN?
Water for Life Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3274297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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