Grand Rapids, MI

GENESIS WATERS

EIN 83-0698492

International Development & Humanitarian Aid Global Development & Relief

Mission

Genesis Waters provides sustainable clean-water solutions paired with Christian witness—bringing life-sustaining water to underserved communities while sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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

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About GENESIS WATERS

Genesis Waters is a donor-facing 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, Michigan that combines water, health, and Christian outreach to serve remote and unreached communities worldwide. The organization partners with local pastors, missionaries, and community members to build wells, install pumps and filtration, provide rain-harvesting and storage, and distribute gospel resources such as audio Bibles.

Since its founding out of mission work in Kenya, Genesis Waters has scaled its program work across multiple countries (including Kenya, India, Nepal, Madagascar and the Philippines) and reports hundreds of completed projects. Recent public filings and the charity’s website indicate sustained activity through the 2022–2025 period (including dozens of projects completed in 2025) and annual Form 990 filings showing regular charitable contributions supporting field projects and partner programs.

Notable achievements

Large project portfolio

Reportedly completed 340 projects since 2018, demonstrating sustained program delivery across multiple countries and project types (wells, filtration, storage, and solar pumping).

Active recent year output

Completed 48 projects in 2025, reflecting continued field activity and investments in water infrastructure and related community supports.

People reached and integrated approach

Reported impact data indicates tens of thousands reached (public summaries cite 68,000+ people served in past program years) through combined water provision and distribution of spiritual resources such as audio Bibles.

At a glance

Total assets: $108K
Annual revenue: $241K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 83-0698492
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: genesiswaters.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Maintains 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (IRS recognition/ruling year 2019) and regularly files Form 990 tax returns.

Listed on independent nonprofit information services and given a favorable accountability/finance score (Charity Navigator profile with an overall positive rating).

Has received foundation grants and third-party funding support (public grant listings and recent grant records include support from donor foundations).

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