Nonprofit · EIN 46-0525417
WATER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90067
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $97,840 | $80,953 | $16,887 | $24,991 | $0 | $24,991 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $97,840
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $72,119
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $295
- Accounting fees
- $1,670
- Program services (functional)
- $80,953
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,104
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,991
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,991
- Gross receipts
- $97,840
- Employees
- 0
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANNETTE NEW | ADMIN ASSIST Institutional trustee | – | $0 |
| BRUCE FRIESEN | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| RICHARD LAU | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2029 CENTURY PARK EAST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067-2901
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 2029 Century Park East Suite 1040, Los Angeles CA 90067
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RICHARD LAU, 4297 CHELSEA CRESCENT, NORTH VANCOUVER, V7R 3J4, CA
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Richard Lau, 2029 Century Park East Suite 1040, Los Angeles CA 90067
- Signed the 990
- LANNETTE NEW, ADMIN ASSISTANT
- Phone
- (877) 598-3087
- Website
- www.waterschool.com
- Return prepared by
- ABSOLUTE BUSINESS CPA INC
Mission
THE WATER SCHOOL WORKS TO REDUCE WATER-RELATED ILLNESSES AND DEATH BY PROVIDING A SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE SAFE AND CLEAN WATER SOLUTION TO THE DEVELOPING WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- THE WATER SCHOOL PROVIDES A SIMPLE, SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE CLEAN WATER SOLUTION TO THE DEVELOPING WORLD. OUR PROGRAM EMBODIES THE CORE ELEMENTS OF WASH (WATER, SANITATION, AND HEALTH) WHICH INTEGRATES HEALTH AND SANITATION EDUCTION PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE CLEARN DRINKING WATER. THE WATER SCHOOL PROMOTES THE USE OF SOLAR DISINFECTION (SODIS), A TECHIQUE WHICH EFFECTIELY TRANSFORMS CONTAMINATED WATER INTO SAFE-DRINKING WATER. A DRAMATIC REDUCTION IN CHILD MORTALIITY AND DIABLING ILLNESSES STEMING FROM WATERBOURNE DISEASES.
- THE WATER SCHOOL PROVIDES A SIMPLE, SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE CLEAN WATER SOLUTION TO THE DEVELOPING WORLD. OUR PROGRAM EMBODIES THE CORE ELEMENTS OF WASH (WATER, SANITATION, AND HEALTH) WHICH INTEGRATES HEALTH AND SANITATION EDUCTION PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE CLEARN DRINKING WATER. THE WATER SCHOOL PROMOTES THE USE OF SOLAR DISINFECTION (SODIS), A TECHIQUE WHICH EFFECTIELY TRANSFORMS CONTAMINATED WATER INTO SAFE-DRINKING WATER. A DRAMATIC REDUCTION IN CHILD MORTALIITY AND DIABLING ILLNESSES STEMING FROM WATERBOURNE DISEASES.Expenses $80,953 · grants $72,119
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0525417
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,991
- Income (IRS master file)
- $97,840
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $120,928 | $123,153 | $53,818 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $30,482 | $105,103 | $56,043 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Richard Lau | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about WATER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of WATER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WATER SCHOOL is 46-0525417.
- Is WATER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to WATER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WATER SCHOOL 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 WATER SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WATER SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WATER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RICHARD LAU.
- Who are the officers and directors of WATER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WATER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $97,840, expenses of $80,953 and total assets of $24,991 at year end.
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