Water Underground
Provides clean water, sanitation, and agricultural training to empower rural Mozambican communities out of poverty. For fiscal year 2024 it reported $293K in revenue, $185K in expenses, and $108K in net assets.Pt I
- Type
- Public charity (501(c)(3)) · International
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
- Filings
- 5 on file (2020–2024)
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Identity & Classification
Governance & Policies
Officers, Directors & Key Employees
Justin Arana’s $46K as Founder CEO Director is at the 43rd percentile of top reported officer pay among 1637 $100K–1M international nonprofits. Peer set: organizations in the same NTEE major field of work and revenue-size band, compared on each org’s own highest-paid officer/key-employee, from Form 990 Part VII / 990-PF Part VIII. Descriptive placement, not a verdict on whether the pay is appropriate.
Compensation history total reportable pay by year · 2 named individuals · Part VII
| Name | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Arana | $46,250 | $22,950 | $38,000 | $52,500 | $35,000 |
| Sheryl Arana | — | — | — | — | $14,500 |
Total reportable compensation (Form 990 Part VII column D / Schedule J column E) by filing year, matched by name within this organization. The Schedule J base / bonus / deferred breakdown is not parsed into this dataset.
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Where the work happens
Core Program Infrastructure costs cover the installation of water wells and solar projects $34,598 and all aspects of our Sanitation and Hygiene Program $10,021. Projects are focused on schools in rural villages in Massinga District Inhambane Province Mozambique.
Program Logistics and Equipment encompass all expenses related to accomplishing our program objectives. The cost breakdown includes Petrol $1,605 automobile servicing and repairs $5,083 Field Equipment $9,156 and team necessities and supplies in the field $1,501.
Monitoring and evaluation including community engagement are crucial for ensuring the sustainability of our projects. Our team conducts regular visits to communities to oversee project maintenance. Costs include team training $2,208 equipment purchase and transport $937 and petrol expenses $14,072.
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Statement of Revenue
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Financial Metrics
Same NTEE category, revenue band, and state where available. Descriptive — not a grade.
| Metric | This org | Peer median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program ratio | 76% | — | — |
| Overhead ratio | 21% | — | — |
| Fundraising cost ratio | 2% | — | — |
| Revenue growth | 229% | — | — |
| Investment management fee ratio | 0% | — | — |
| Legal fee ratio | 0% | — | — |
| Accounting fee ratio | 0% | — | — |
| Fundraising fee ratio | 0.6% | — | — |
Straight from the Form 990 — descriptive, not an evaluation. A ratio is hidden when its base is zero or too small to be meaningful; the dollars are always shown.
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