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International Water Management Institute reported $50.0 million in revenue and $48.8 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $87.10 went to program services, $12.90 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 95.8% of the total. Government grants made up 35.2%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $381,184 (DIRECTOR GENERAL). 65 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 113% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $49MFor context, the median across 349 covered food, agriculture & nutrition charities: $94.56 programs, $3.12 management, $2.32 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $50MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.1% | 94.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.9% | 3.1% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 35.2% | 10.5% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $381,184 | $213,323 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.78% | 0.61% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 65 | 3 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 3.4 | 6.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 10 of 10 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseWater, food and ecosystems (wfe): agriculture is the engine of food security, the largest global user of water and, in developing countries, an important source of employment for poor people. As competition for water intensifies, food systems must become more sustainable and resilient, and better able to meet the nutritional needs of growing populations without undermining the landscapes and ecosystems on which they depend. Research is needed to enhance agricultural productivity, develop technologies and policies that promote sustainable agricultural intensification, and identify ways to…
Water, climate change and resilience (wcr): enhanced water resources management and more resilient water services are essential for adaptation to the adverse impacts of climate change, and for strengthening the resilience of communities, ecosystems and economies. Research is needed, for example, on scenarios for Water Management and allocation in agriculture and across sectors under future climates, policies and technologies for disaster preparedness and response, climate-smart strategies for water storage and the development of financial remediation schemes such as insurance
Water, growth and inclusion (wgi): water security is key for sustainable and inclusive growth, underpinning almost all types of economic activity - from farming to manufacturing, energy, and transport. Water scarcity, floods, pollution and conflict over water all pose threats to people and economies. How water is allocated between agriculture and cities or among competing sectors affects growth and the sharing of its benefits across societies. Water Management should occupy a central place in development plans and strategies, helping to achieve equitable and inclusive growth. Research is…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTOR GENERAL Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $327,214 | $0 | $53,970 | $381,184 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $244,398 | $0 | $41,953 | $286,351 |
| DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL - RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $236,059 | $0 | $38,874 | $274,933 |
| SENIOR FELLOW-ADVISOR - RESEARCH QUALITY ASSURANCE Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $230,759 | $0 | $33,492 | $264,251 |
| AFRICA DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH IMPACT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $189,152 | $0 | $29,472 | $218,624 |
| DIRECTOR OF WATER-FOOD AND ECOSYSTEMS Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $185,075 | $0 | $32,214 | $217,289 |
| DIRECTOR OF WATER-GROWTH AND INCLUSION Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $175,581 | $0 | $32,087 | $207,668 |
| DIRECTOR - BUSINESS STRATEGY AND DELIVERY Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $175,230 | $0 | $30,659 | $205,889 |
65 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from International Water Management Institute (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $3.6M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b10 · 10 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 52
- Volunteers Part I, line 611
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Questions people ask
How much of International Water Management Institute's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, International Water Management Institute reported that 87.1% of its $48.8 million in expenses went to program services, 12.9% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does International Water Management Institute pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation International Water Management Institute reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $381,184, for the role of DIRECTOR GENERAL (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does International Water Management Institute get its money?
Of $50.0 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 95.8% came from contributions and grants (including 35.2% from government grants) and 1.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is International Water Management Institute a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 52-1412580 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))). Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202522899349300127 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202432639349300713 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202322769349300407 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202222939349300707 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202132889349300803 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013089349301981 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 52-1412580: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.