Water to Thrive
Water to Thrive transforms lives in rural Africa by working with partners and beneficiaries to bring the blessing of clean, safe water, connecting communities in need with supporters who have the heart and spirit to make a difference
Water to Thrive at a glance
In short: Water to Thrive gave $94K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $94K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $94,000
- +209.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $94,000
- +209.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $94,000
- Total assets
- $2,125,503
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Water to Thrive funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uganda Water Project ($94K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $819K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $94K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda Water Project Lima, NY | Water Wells | $94,000 |
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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 | $2,125,503 | $1,801,981 | $1,510,780 | $94,000 | 1 | $129,582 |
| 2023 | $1,901,237 | $1,749,937 | $1,280,688 | $30,416 | 1 | $78,880 |
| 2022 | $1,345,591 | $1,098,595 | $1,245,244 | $819,471 | Total only | $4,025 |
| 2021 | $1,452,043 | $1,678,818 | $1,032,300 | $620,419 | Total only | $10,897 |
| 2020 | $805,880 | $1,070,044 | $918,566 | $486,785 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Water to Thrive
Based on IRS filings
Water to Thrive is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $94K. Net investment income was $130K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Water to Thrive is led by Susanne Wilson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susanne Wilson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$90K (2022) → $95K (2024)
Dick Moeller
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Scharlau
Treasurer
Treasurer of Board → Board Treasurer, 2021
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Hinkhouse
Vice Chairman
Board of Directors → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Elbert
Board Member
Board of Director → Board of Directors, 2022
Board of Directors → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Keammerer
Board Member
Board of Directors → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy An
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Dieken
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maddie Minnagenti
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Ryan Sutton (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Sally Mallowa (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Carol Kaemmerer (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Jim Sorensen (2020–2021) — Secretary of the Board
- Former: Lynne Dobson (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Frank H Moeller (2020) — Chairman of Board
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 $95K, to Susanne Wilson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Water to Thrive
How much does Water to Thrive give each year?
Water to Thrive gave $94K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is Water to Thrive?
Water to Thrive reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Water to Thrive?
Water to Thrive is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Austin, TX. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Water to Thrive operate?
Water to Thrive has awarded grants in New York.
What is Water to Thrive's EIN?
Water to Thrive's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2213782. 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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