Nonprofit · EIN 46-5720844
LIVING WATER - MALAWI
Tax-exempt · FERNDALE, WA 98248
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $68,220 | $76,735 | -$8,515 | $22,138 | – | $22,138 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $65,125 | $61,068 | $4,057 | $30,653 | $0 | $30,653 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $64,204 | $63,294 | $910 | $25,940 | $0 | $25,940 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $65,171
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $56
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,993
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $74,774
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $344
- Other expenses
- $1,617
- Program services (functional)
- $74,775
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,653
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,138
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,138
- Cash, savings and investments
- $22,138
- Gross receipts
- $68,220
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Schauer | Chairman | 2.5 | $0 |
| Becky Unger | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Hans J Schauer | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Denise Suess | Bank Depositor | 1.5 | $0 |
| Bruce Friesen | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Victor Kozaczuk | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kristin Suprak | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Schauer | Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Becky Unger | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Hans J Schauer | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Marsha Hatton | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Denise Suess | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Bruce Friesen | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Victor Kozaczuk | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Schauer | Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Becky Unger | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Hans J Schauer | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Marsha Hatton | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Denise Suess | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Bruce Friesen | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Victor Kozaczuk | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3011, FERNDALE, WA 98248-3011
- In care of
- % CAROLINE SCHAUER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO BOX 3011, FERNDALE WA 98248
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- CAROLINE SCHAUER, 5390 BELFERN DR, BELLINGHAM WA 98226
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Hans Schauer, Treasurer
- Website
- LIVINGWATERMALAWI.COM
Mission
Charitable and educational relief to those living in poverty in Malawi Africa
Program accomplishments
- Secondary School: Several years ago we helped build a secondary school on property adjacent to our orphanage center: Currently we support the school by providing salaries for several of the 12 teachers. Teacher salaries 6712 plus 196 for paper 890 for business manager salary 500 for Tuition Assistance 160 for science chemicals plus 45 for desk repairs and 227 for graduation expenses.Expenses $8,730
- Orphanage Care: Our Seed of Hope Child Care Center offers full-time care for 30 children in the Mulanje district Malawi Africa. The center includes a preschool for about 65 children in the local region and a church for local villagers. It is secured by a brick wall and 24-hour guard coverage. The center employs 2 house mothers that live on site a cook 2 pre-school teachers and 2 security guards. Expenses include 16,600 for Monthly Support 2600 for rice 8670 for maize 1,605 for House mother salaries 535 for cook salary 1,594 for security guard salaries 1,900 for pre-school teachers salaries,1,670 for Director Salary 5,360 for purchase of mini-van 480 for vehicle costs 654 for Kitchen repairs 3,275 for construction of rice & maize storage building 874 for toilet repairs 571 for other necessary repairs 395 for clothing 140 for Garden seed and fertilizer plus 1,379 for other miscellaneous expenses.Expenses $48,302
- Child Sponsorships - By sponsoring 62 children monthly we supported their education and family well-being. Total funding comprised 11,050 in monthly donations 2,419 for scholarships and 712 for school fees & supplies.Expenses $14,181
- Food Relief: We provided 1,000 worth of maize flour for the area around our orphanage in the Mulanje district and also 1,400 worth of maize flour for the Nsanje district in the south of Malawi where they suffered severe flooding.Expenses $2,400
- Chipatala Evening Light Private Medical Clinic: Nurse Salary: 960Expenses $960
- Job Training: We provided 157 for job training and 45 for sewing machine repairs at our center.Expenses $202
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-5720844
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,138
- Income (IRS master file)
- $68,220
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $68,220 | $76,735 | $22,138 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $65,125 | $61,068 | $30,653 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $64,204 | $63,294 | $25,940 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: CAROLINE SCHAUER | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: CAROLINE SCHAUER | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Caroline Schauer | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: HANS SCHAUER | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-5720844).
Questions about LIVING WATER - MALAWI
- What is the EIN of LIVING WATER - MALAWI?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIVING WATER - MALAWI is 46-5720844.
- Is LIVING WATER - MALAWI tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to LIVING WATER - MALAWI tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIVING WATER - MALAWI 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 LIVING WATER - MALAWI 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 LIVING WATER - MALAWI last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIVING WATER - MALAWI?
- The 990-N for 2022 names CAROLINE SCHAUER.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIVING WATER - MALAWI?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIVING WATER - MALAWI have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,220, expenses of $76,735 and total assets of $22,138 at year end.
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