Financial Transparency & Disclosures

We believe our donors deserve to know exactly how their gifts bring clean water and the Word to the Thirsty. Below you will find our financial disclosures, governance policies, and accountability information.

Candid Seal of TransparencyCharity Navigator Four-Star Rating 2026

Our commitment to these principles has earned Paper for Water the highest level of certification from Candid and Charity Navigator, the two leading nonprofit evaluation organizations.

Sound and Responsible Financial Policies

Our volunteer-driven model enables us to pass the majority of donor dollars on to life-saving water and sanitation projects. Recipient communities receive sanitation training and develop long-term water stewardship plans and committees to ensure the ongoing provision of safe water. We work with implementation partners that build projects to last. Our partners employ local staff who understand and can address each community's unique needs and who ensure that communities are equipped to maintain and protect their projects independently.

Our Tax-Exempt Status

Paper for Water is a program of Keiki International Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

  • Legal name: Keiki International Foundation (doing business as Paper for Water)
  • Tax status: 501(c)(3) public charity
  • EIN (Employer Identification Number): 46-1774498

Financial Documents

In keeping with IRS requirements and Charity Navigator best practices, we make the following documents available to the public. Click any document to view or download it.

Leadership & Board of Directors

Our organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. You can view our Board of Directors and founders and leadership team online.

Requesting Records

Copies of our financial records are also available upon request. Please contact us at info@paperforwater.org and we will be glad to help.