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Water For Life Institute

  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • Tax-exempt since July 2007
  • EIN: 56-2648453

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$107k (2023)

Expenses
$116k (2023)

Total Assets
$154k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$3k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$107,467
Expenses
$116,286
Net Income
-$8,819
Net Assets
$150,551
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,467
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,552
Total Liabilities $3,001
Net Assets $150,551
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rus Alit (Member) $0 $0
Dwayne Betsill (Member) $0 $0
Marc Stettler (Member) $0 $0
Nicholas Greener (Vice President) $0 $0
Betty Barnett (Chairperson) $0 $0
Aaron Shadow (President) $0 $0
Jeff Waddell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 8, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$81,944
Expenses
$114,552
Net Income
-$32,608
Net Assets
$159,370
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,944
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,371
Total Liabilities $3,001
Net Assets $159,370
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Heidi Shadow (Member) $0 $0
Dwayne Betsill (Member) $0 $0
Marc Stettler (Member) $0 $0
Nicholas Greener (Vice President) $0 $0
Betty Barnett (Chairperson) $0 $0
Aaron Shadow (President) $0 $0
Jeff Waddell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 20, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$58,353
Expenses
$108,694
Net Income
-$50,341
Net Assets
$191,978
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $58,353
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $194,979
Total Liabilities $3,001
Net Assets $191,978
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Heidi Shadow (Member) $0 $0 $0
Dwayne Betsill (Member) $0 $0 $0
Marc Stettler (Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Greener (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Betty Barnett (Chairperson Of Board Of Trust) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Shadow (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Waddell (Sectreasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 26, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$287,557
Expenses
$58,207
Net Income
$229,350
Net Assets
$242,319
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $287,557
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $245,320
Total Liabilities $3,001
Net Assets $242,319
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Heidi Shadow (Member) $0 $0 $0
Dwayne Betsill (Member) $0 $0 $0
Marc Stettler (Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Greener (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Betty Barnett (Chairperson Of Board Of Trust) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Shadow (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Waddell (Sectreasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 3, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$48,661
Expenses
$81,527
Net Income
-$32,866
Net Assets
$12,969
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,661
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,970
Total Liabilities $3,001
Net Assets $12,969
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Derek Chignell (President) $0 $0
Nicholas Greener (Vice President) $0 $0
Dwayne Betsill (Treasurer) $0 $0
Heidi Shadow (Member) $0 $0
Jeff Waddell (Member) $0 $0
Marc Stettler (Member) $0 $0
Betty Barnett (Chairman) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 26, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,752
Expenses
$60,297
Net Income
$20,455
Net Assets
$45,835
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80,752
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,836
Total Liabilities $3,001
Net Assets $45,835
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Derek Chignell (Vice President) $0 $0
Nicholas Greener (Member) $0 $0
Dwayne Betsill (Treasurer) $0 $0
Heidi Shadow (Member) $0 $0
Jeff Waddell (Member) $0 $0
Marc Stettler (Member) $0 $0
Betty Barnett (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 23, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$65,152
Expenses
$71,221
Net Income
-$6,069
Net Assets
$25,380
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,152
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,387
Total Liabilities $8,007
Net Assets $25,380
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Derek Chignell (Vice President) $0 $0
Mark Portrait (Chairman) $0 $0
Dwayne Betsill (Treasurer) $0 $0
Betty Barnett (Member) $0 $0
Joseph Affholter (Member) $0 $0
Marc Stettler (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 28, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$65,318
Expenses
$110,126
Net Income
-$44,808
Net Assets
$31,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,318
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,456
Total Liabilities $8,007
Net Assets $31,449
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Derek Chignell (Vice President) $0 $0
Mark Portrait (Chairman) $0 $0
Dwayne Betsill (Treasurer) $0 $0
Betty Barnett (Member) $0 $0
Joseph Affholter (Member) $0 $0
Marc Settler (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 28, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,013
Expenses
$86,710
Net Income
-$6,697
Net Assets
$76,257
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80,013
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,264
Total Liabilities $8,007
Net Assets $76,257
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Derek Chignell (Vice President) $0 $0
Mark Portrait (Chairman) $0 $0
Dwayne Betsill (Treasurer) $0 $0
Betty Barnett (Member) $0 $0
Joseph Affholter (Member) $0 $0
Marc Stettler (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 8, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$85,999
Expenses
$24,777
Net Income
$61,222
Net Assets
$82,954
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,999
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $92,428
Total Liabilities $9,474
Net Assets $82,954

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$117,306
Expenses
$104,686
Net Income
$12,620
Net Assets
$21,732
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $117,064
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $242
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,232
Total Liabilities $11,500
Net Assets $21,732

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$81,414
Expenses
$108,079
Net Income
-$26,665
Net Assets
$9,112
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80,649
99.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $765
0.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,612
Total Liabilities $11,500
Net Assets $9,112

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$130,556
Expenses
$110,052
Net Income
$20,504
Net Assets
$35,777
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,464
92.3%
Program Services $10,092
7.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,277
Total Liabilities $11,500
Net Assets $35,777

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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