Los Angeles, CA

DROP IN THE BUCKET

EIN 20-5560045

International Development & Humanitarian Aid Global Development & Relief Children & youth

Mission

To build wells and sanitation systems at schools throughout sub-Saharan Africa, enabling youth to fully harness the life-changing power of an education.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About DROP IN THE BUCKET

Drop in the Bucket is a Los Angeles–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (founded 2006) that builds wells, sanitation systems, and school-based education programs in East Africa, primarily Uganda and South Sudan. The organization operates in-country field offices and partners with local communities to deliver water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and complementary programs that support girls’ education and school attendance. Drop in the Bucket reports sustained program activity and public project updates across 2023–2025, including new boreholes, school sanitation installations, village savings & loan association (VSLA) initiatives, and expanded girl-scholarship and after-school programming. The charity emphasizes sustainability by training local pump mechanics, establishing water management committees, and supporting community-led maintenance funds to keep water points functioning long-term.

Notable achievements

700+ wells drilled since founding

Since its founding in 2006, the organization has drilled more than 700 wells and boreholes at schools and community sites across East Africa, bringing reliable water access to hundreds of communities.

Expanded girls' education & scholarships

Drop in the Bucket runs a secondary-school scholarship program and related maternal/mentor supports in South Sudan; by the end of 2025 the charity reported supporting over 500 adolescent girls in secondary school and more than 1,500 primary students through after-school programs.

In-country operations and sustainability systems

The organization established field offices in Uganda and South Sudan, operates its own drilling equipment, and implements sustainability measures including pump-mechanic training, water management committees, and Village Savings & Loan Associations to finance repairs.

At a glance

Total assets: $205K
Annual revenue: $885K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 20-5560045
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: dropinthebucket.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Maintains public nonprofit profiles and tax filings (IRS/990 data) on major nonprofit databases and directories, indicating regular annual reporting.

Receives positive community reviews and donor testimonials on public platforms, reflecting donor and volunteer engagement.

Has a history of high-profile benefit events and auctions with celebrity participation and media coverage that have supported fundraising and public awareness.

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