Blessing of Water Inc
The Blessing of Water Inc, because clean water is a blessing. Team Work, Makes the Dream Work!
Blessing of Water Inc
EIN: 82-3913610
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Mission
The Blessing of Water Inc is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to address, educate, coordinate, and provide aid and relief to those suffering from unclean water, hunger, and poverty on a local and international level.
Notes from the nonprofit
THE PROBLEM IS SOLVABLE! What it will take is every person doing what they can, but understanding what we all can do takes time. For us, it was acknowledging various things which we knew we either did not need or were useless to the kingdom of God. For others, it may also be parting with unprofitable entertainments, useless hobbies, and various vacations: but there MUST be an increase of “charity”.
Ruling year
2018
President
David Valderrama
Vice President
Tsipporah Valderrama
Main address
7521 S Olympia Ave West #1072
TULSA, OK 74132 USA
EIN
82-3913610
Special population support
Droughts
Water resources
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Basic and emergency aid
Population served
Adults
Indigenous peoples
Children and youth
Economically disadvantaged people
Nomadic people
NTEE code
Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)
International Relief (Q33)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The problem is not everyone can afford the means to obtain safe & clean drinking water,or their basic needs like safe shelter & life saving medical care; as a consequence they suffer from illness/afflictions directly resulting from this lack. Many people (primarily children and women) are traveling for several hours seven days a week to fetch unclean water for themselves and their families . . . water filled with harmful contaminants such as E-coli, salmonella, cholera, leeches, worms, etc. . . . and others lay ill, or with broken bones unable to afford medical care.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Bolivian Water Wells
Water projects in Bolivia, South America to bring aid and relief to those suffering from lack of access to safe and clean drinking water. Many water wells have been funded and all necessary equipment such as a tractor and drilling rig have been purchased to drill wells as much as God permits.
Mathare Slums, Kenya, Africa Clean Water Project
As of 2023 we are embarking on a Mathare Slums (which is in Nairobi, Kenya Africa) Clean Water Project.
Our goal is to distribute water filters that will last for 10+ years for each family. We have selected a local that lives in the slum that is of trustworthy character to distribute and teach the locals how to maintain the filters as well as educating locals on maintaining clean water practices and hygiene for their family.
Where we work
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Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To relieve unnecessary suffering by bringing safe and clean drinking water to those in need. Additionally, to relieve the afflicted who cannot afford basic needs such as food, shelter, and medical aid.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The Blessing of Water Inc is working together with locals in countries affected by the water crisis with the help of public donations and contributions to establish sustainable clean water projects. Our goal is to empower trusted locals with charitable funding to purchase the necessary training and equipment such as drilling rigs, tractors, trailers, well materials, and so forth in their area and perpetually provide clean water to those suffering from contaminated and/or insufficient water sources.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Through charitable contributions we happily own a drilling rig, tractor, wagon, mud pumps and all the necessary equipment to drill wells up to 350 feet in Bolivia, South America. The diligent, hard working local Bolivian Team maintains the equipment, coordinates the projects enabling relief to be provided for many in need of safe and clean drinking water as well as other life saving needs.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
With the help of donors we have not only drilled 25 wells that supply safe and clean drinking water for numerous people (including a school in Bolivia), but have also funded numerous life saving/bettering medical surgeries.
We plan to expand to Nicaruaga, and Kenya, Africa where we have found local,trustworthy, competent and caring people we can train and equip to either drill wells and/or provide filters for safe & clean drinking water in their area. This technique is how we will accomplish future expansions to other countries.
We will continue to accomplish great things around the world with the Team work, that makes the Dream work!
Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2018 info
0.00
Months of cash in 2018 info
12.1
Fringe rate in 2018 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Blessing of Water Inc
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $28,677 |
| As % of expenses | 100.5% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $28,677 |
| As % of expenses | 100.5% |
| Revenue composition info | |
|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $57,214 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |
|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $28,537 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% |
| Personnel | 0.0% |
| Professional fees | 0.0% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 35.8% |
| All other expenses | 64.2% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $28,537 |
| One month of savings | $2,378 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $30,915 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Months of cash | 12.1 |
| Months of cash and investments | 12.1 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 12.1 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Cash | $28,677 |
| Investments | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 |
| Total net assets | $28,677 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Material data errors | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President
David Valderrama
David Valderrama along with his wife learned about the water crisis in 2015. We learned more about the universal water crisis; that many (primarily children and women) are traveling to and fro for several hours seven days a week to fetch unclean water for themselves and their families; water contaminated with E-coli, salmonella, cholera, leeches, worms, etc. The Valderrama's were inspired to help solve this issue. David Valderrama set his heart to figure out how to start a Non-Profit so that he and his wife along with those who have a heart for the cause could start making a difference in the lives of those in need. David is pleased to see TBOW prosper and to inspire others to be the change they want to see in the world. The Valderrama's saw the opportunity they had to do something rather than just watch it happen from a distance. His efforts along with the TBOW Team have provided a drilling rig for those in need in Bolivia, South America, as well as brought relief to many in need.
Vice President
Tsipporah Valderrama
Tsipporah Valderrama came across some YouTube videos back in 2015 showing the effects of those without clean and safe drinking water. She had no idea about the diseases that come with a lack of clean water. Her heart was burdened, but also inspired as she learned the problem is solvable. After discussing the need people have for safe and clean drinking water with her husband together they were inspired to be a part of solving this issue rather than just watching videos feeling helpless. Putting their skills together they were able to establish The Blessing of Water INC and are thankful for all who have joined the Team to make the Dream Work of relieving those in need not only of safe and clean drinking water but also life's basic needs that everyone should have, such as food, shelter, & medical care.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Blessing of Water Inc
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Blessing of Water Inc
Board of directorsas of 12/19/2023
Board of directors data
David Valderrama
The Blessing of Water Inc
Term: 2018 -
Tsipporah Valderrama
The Blessing of Water Inc
Term: 2018 -
Elaynne Thomas
The Blessing of Water Inc
Caleb Michael Knieper
The Blessing of Water Inc
Matthew Robert Fioretti
The Blessing of Water Inc
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
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