Waterlines
Waterlines sunset at the end of 2021 but before that for 35 years its mission was to provide adequate drinking water and sanitation to rural communities in developing countries. It did so by providing funding and technical expertise to implement projects. Those who worked with Waterlines in the US did so on a volunteer basis. In the last two years of 2020 and 2021 Waterlines intentionally discouraged any contributions because of the intention to go out of existence in December 2021.
Waterlines at a glance
In short: Waterlines gave $26K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $13K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $25,855
- -63.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $12,928
- Median grant
- $12,928
- Primary geography
- Virginia (77% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Waterlines funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Clifton Presbyterian Church ($20K). Together the top 2 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $70K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Presbyterian Church Clifton, VA | water projects in Kenya | $20,000 |
| Wefta Santa Fe, NM | water projects in Panama | $5,855 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $5 | $101,653 | $25,855 | 2 |
| 2020 | $101,648 | $19,720 | $75,167 | $70,238 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Waterlines
Based on IRS filings
Waterlines is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $26K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Waterlines is led by David Douglas, Board Director President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
David Douglas
Board Director President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Kersting
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Douglas
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Reimers
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Father Robert Cumberland
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Vavruska
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Crawford
Board Director
Secretary Treasurer → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lou Harrington
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Reimers
Board Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Fant
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Wellman
Board Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Waterlines
How much does Waterlines give each year?
Waterlines gave $26K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it reported $70K in grants paid.
What is Waterlines?
Waterlines is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Santa Fe, NM.
Where does Waterlines operate?
Waterlines has awarded grants in New Mexico, Virginia.
What is Waterlines's EIN?
Waterlines's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0378001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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