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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2809348

FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC

Tax-exempt · WHITEFISH, MT 59937

Financials

$443K$382K2023$518K$590K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$517,874$589,805-$71,931$31,319$0$31,319
December 31, 2023990$443,179$382,329$60,850$105,354$0$105,354
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$511,598
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$6,276
Other revenue
$6,276

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$25,900
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$25,900
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,750
Accounting fees
$464
Travel
$38,353
Program services (functional)
$513,108
Management and general (functional)
$76,697

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$105,354
Total assets, end of year
$31,319
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$31,319
Net assets without donor restrictions
$31,319
Gross receipts
$534,287
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
CO

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEIDI RICKELSBOARD CHAIR/
Trustee or director, Officer
30$25,900
PHILIP WOLSTENHOLMEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
DAVID HARTLEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
KATE ASHLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEIDI RICKELSBOARD CHAIR/
Trustee or director, Officer
30$12,800
AMY HARTCO-FOUNDER E
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
PHILIP WOLSTENHOLMEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
DAVID HARTLEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
KATE ASHLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1348 WHITEFISH VILLAGE DR, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-8949
In care of
% AMY HART
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HEIDI RICKELS, 1348 WHITEFISH VILLAGE DR, WHITEFISH, MT 59937
Signed the 990
HEIDI RICKELS, BOARD CHAIR/EXEC DIR
Phone
(303) 358-7747
Return prepared by
ALTRUIC ADVISORS CPAS

Mission

TO PROVIDE WATER AND SANITATION TO THE PEOPLE OF MALAWI.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WASH IN COMMUNITIES: MOST OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS ARE CONCENTRATED IN THE RURAL AREAS OF MALAWI, IN COMMUNITIES WHERE ACCESS TO CLEAR WATER, SAFE SANITATION, AND HYGIENE INFORMATION IS A MAJOR CHALLENGE. THIS YEAR, BECAUSE OF TROPICAL CYCLONE FREDDY IN EARLY MARCH, WE FOCUSED ON DISASTER RESPONSE EFFORTS TO COMMUNITIES. THIS INCLUDED THE DISTRIBUTION OF WATER AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES SUCH AS: WATER FILTERS, WATER STORAGE BUCKETS, BUCKETS WITH TAPS, PLASTIC HAND WASHING BASINS, AQUATABS, CHLORINE, AND MULTI-PURPOSE SOAP TABLETS. ADDITIONALLY, THEY INSTALLED ONE WELL AT MAGOMBO VILLAGE IN MBETA.
    Expenses $26,476
  • WASH IN SCHOOLS: MANY SCHOOLS IN MALAWI LACK ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AND SAFE SANITATION. STUDENTS AND TEACHERS MUST FETCH WATER FROM UNPROTECTED SOURCES THAT ARE OFTEN CONTAMINATED AND OFTEN ARE FORCED TO RELIEVE THEMSELVES IN THE BUSH. THIS EXPOSES THEM TO UNHYGIENIC PRACTICES AND OFTEN RESULTS IN WATER-RELATED DISEASE THAT IMPACTS THEIR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN GIRLS REACH THE AGE OF PUBERTY, THEY OFTEN DROP OUT OF SCHOOL FOR LACK OF PRIVACY IN MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT. THIS YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION UPGRADED WASH SYSTEMS AT FIVE SCHOOLS IN MALAWI.
    Expenses $105,904
  • WASH IN HEALTH CENTERS: WHEN A HEALTH CENTER LACKS ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER, IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE HYGIENIC, SAFE CARE TO THEIR PATIENTS, MUCH TIME IS WASTED, AND SERVICES ARE OFTEN DELAYED. IN ZOMBA DISTRICT, THE ORGANIZATION AND PARTNERS UPGRADED WASH SYSTEMS AT 100% OF THE GOVERNMENT HEALTH CENTERS.
    Expenses $380,728

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2809348
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Organization supporting a government college or university
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$31,319
Income (IRS master file)
$534,287

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$517,874$589,805$31,319XML
990December 2023$443,179$382,329$105,354XML
990December 2022$310,960$296,668$47,504IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-2809348).

Questions about FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC

What is the EIN of FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC is 45-2809348.
Is FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HEIDI RICKELS.
Who are the officers and directors of FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $25,900 (HEIDI RICKELS, BOARD CHAIR/).
How much revenue does FRESHWATER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $517,874, expenses of $589,805 and total assets of $31,319 at year end.

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