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.
Key facts about Waterlines
- EIN
- 85-0378001
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021
- Annual giving (2021)
- $25,855
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $12,928
- Median grant
- $12,928
- Primary geography
- Virginia (77% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated April 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$26K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$13K
About Waterlines
Based on IRS filings
Waterlines is a nonprofit organization 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.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 2 itemized 2021 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $101,648 |
| Revenue | $5 | $19,720 |
| Expenses | $101,653 | $75,167 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest recipients include Clifton Presbyterian Church ($20,000), Wefta ($5,855).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Presbyterian Church Clifton, VA | water projects in Kenya | $20,000 |
| WEFTA Santa Fe, NM | water projects in Panama | $5,855 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2021 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reimers | Board Director | 10 | — |
| Diane Reimers | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Lou Harrington | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Betty Kersting | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Pete Fant | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Deborah Douglas | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Judy Crawford | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Father Robert Cumberland | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Tim Wellman | Board Director | 5 | — |
| John Vavruska | Board Director | 2 | — |
| David Douglas | Board Director President | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterlines?
Waterlines is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SANTA FE, NM. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Waterlines operate?
Waterlines has awarded grants in New Mexico, Virginia.
What size grants does Waterlines award?
In 2021, Waterlines awarded 2 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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