
We're the folks behind the scenes, working every day to end the water crisis. We are nice.
Committed to ending the water crisis in our lifetime.
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Since charity: water was founded in 2006, we’ve been chasing one ambitious goal: ending the global water crisis. Since then, we’ve funded 138,003 water projects, serving over 17 million people.
From the beginning, we’ve made a few promises:
100% of the money donated to charity: water goes directly to funding clean water projects. Private donors cover our operating costs, which means every penny of every dollar can go where it’s needed most.
We don’t expect you to take our word for it. Our next-level commitment to tracking and transparency means we don’t just tell you you’re having an impact. We show you, with GPS coordinates and photos of the exact project(s) you’ve helped fund.
We don’t just drop in, build a well and disappear. When we provide water for a community, we want the impact to be for good — which means we work closely with local partners, remaining invested in the integrity of projects for the long haul.

Ended Sep 30, 2025
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$896,067.51total raised
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Scott's 50th Birthday
This campaign closed on Sep 30, 2025 and $896,067.51 is being sent to the field.
$896,067.51
raised and sent to the field
22,401
est. people served
Donations prepped We work closely with our local partners to assess which communities have the greatest need and determine where to send your money.
Donations dispatched We send your money to the field, so that work can begin from purchasing materials to implementing solutions.
Projects complete When the projects are complete, our local partners will gather the final GPS coordinates and photos of the community.
Happy Birthday, Scott! God Bless you and your family at home and at Charity Water!
I remember writing a check to your mom's church many moons ago, I think it was for 100 dollars! - Part of me still can't believe where it all started and part of me believe's its exactly as God planned it! Ok you had something to do with it lol
Love you my friend xoxo
Joe Gina Sienna Jojo
PS would love to choose the well as we always have - if still possible - to have the kids involved in it!
All good either way
Celebrating your vision-- and birthday!--
in bringing this organization to life!
Happiest Birthday, Scott!
Dreams really do come true:)
Happy Birthday Scott! So grateful for you
So proud of this work and continuously praying that your achievable vision becomes reality - a world where clean water is a GIVEN.

We're the folks behind the scenes, working every day to end the water crisis. We are nice.
Committed to ending the water crisis in our lifetime.