named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Hygiene and Sanitation Education
Provides community-based training on hygiene practices and sanitation to improve public health
Well Drilling and Rehabilitation
Drills new boreholes and rehabilitates non-functional wells in remote South Sudanese communities
Women's Empowerment Project
Supports women's leadership and participation in water and sanitation initiatives in Tonj South and Udhum
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 6 activities
- Building sanitation infrastructureImplements sanitation programs that support construction of latrines and promote safe waste disposal to prevent disease transmission. Works with communities to adopt improved sanitation facilities, including private, soap-equipped latrines in schools.
- Drilling and constructing new water wellsDrills and constructs new boreholes with hand-pumps in rural communities across South Sudan to provide year-round access to clean water, reducing time spent collecting water and improving health, education, and settlement stability. Projects include community-led site selection and installation of durable water systems.
- Maintaining and monitoring well functionalityConducts regular follow-up visits to assess well performance, carry out major repairs, test water quality, and monitor the functionality of water points. Uses Monitoring & Evaluation teams to track usage, committee performance, and long-term sustainability.
- Rehabilitating non-functional water wellsRestores broken or aging water systems in South Sudan by diagnosing root causes of failure and installing improved components to extend pump life and ensure reliable access to clean water, often at lower cost than new construction. Includes rehabilitation of boreholes serving displaced and host communities.
- Supporting livelihoods and food security through water accessEnables kitchen gardening, income-generating activities (e.g., basket weaving), and small-scale financial resilience through improved water access and microloans. Examples include families saving over 15,000 SSP annually and launching sustainable enterprises using well water.
- Training local water technicians and mechanicsTrains local community members, including pump mechanics and hygiene promoters, to maintain and repair water wells and educate others on water safety. Provides tools and supplies for basic repairs during drilling projects to strengthen local technical capacity.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Providing hygiene and sanitation educationDelivers comprehensive hygiene, health, and nutrition education to school hygiene clubs, household promoters, water user committees, and communities during well installations. Includes menstrual health training for girls, promotion of handwashing, latrine use, and behavior change initiatives that lead to sustained improvements in hygiene practices.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Establishing community water governance structuresSupports formation and training of Water Management Committees with gender-inclusive representation to oversee well operations, implement micro-savings plans for repairs, and ensure community ownership of water points. Includes pilot savings committees to fund future maintenance.
- Operating a WASH equipment and supply hubOperates a logistics and supply hub in Wau, South Sudan to support water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs with equipment, materials, and field operations. Enables efficient implementation of drilling, rehabilitation, and maintenance activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.76M
Contributions & grants$2.72M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$46K2%
Other revenue$285
expenses
Total expenses$2.66M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$664K
Grants paid out$1.54M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.26M
Cash$1.07M
Investments$314K
Liabilities$247K
Net assets$2.02M
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +18.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Malooly Executive | Director (Ended 7/25) | 40 | $96K |
board members · 14
- Abuk Mabut — Member
- Anne Turner — Member
- Christopher Moore — Member
- Dennis R McCoy — Member
- Elisabeth Leaning — Member
- Jim Myers — Member
- Julie Gedro — Member
- Laura Hayden — Member
- Rick Harrison — Member
- Robert Shea — Member
- Ryan Baldwin — Treasurer
- Thomas McCarthy — President
- Umerani Grace Marango — Member
- Vicki Richardson — Vice President
relationships · 54
Who they work with
- 5175 LLC (dba Loupe This) Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Alternative Gifts International, Inc. Funder — Top donor contributing $300K or more since founding.
- Ann Forbes Funder — Donor contributing between $200K and $299K since founding.
- Ann and Brian Birner Funder — Donor contributing between $200K and $299K since founding.
- Anne Turner & Harry Bohrs Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Bank of America Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Bayne Law Group Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Boston University School of Public Health Partner — Institution where Umerani Grace Marango, a member of the WFSS Board of Directors, is an MPH candidate in Global Health and Maternal and Child Health.
- Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Chagrin Falls Middle School Funder — Donor contributing between $200K and $299K since founding.
- Christopher & Louise Moore Funder — Donor contributing between $200K and $299K since founding.
- Citizens4H2O Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Columbia Intermediate School Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- END Fund Partner — Employer of Ellie Leaning, Associate Director of Programs and member of WFSS Board of Directors.
- Elevate Prize Foundation, Inc. Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Federated Garden Clubs of New York State Funder — Donor contributing between $200K and $299K since founding.
- First Presbyterian Church of Oostburg Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Fort Worth Country Day Middle School Funder — Donor contributing between $200K and $299K since founding.
- Gary Prok Partner — Operations Coordinator supporting WFSS from the U.S. office with engineering expertise and field coordination.
- Global Giving Foundation Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- H2O for Life Funder — Top donor contributing $300K or more since founding.
- Harold Clayton Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Isaac Partner — WASH Manager providing on-the-ground insight into well rehabilitation impact.
- John and Carol Turner Funder — Donor contributing between $200K and $299K since founding.
- Katherine Lewis Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Kingsley and Laima Beck Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Laurie Rozet Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Linda Sue Park Partner — Authored the book A Long Walk to Water, which shares Salva Dut's story.
- Loveland Intermediate School Funder — Donor contributing between $100K and $199K since founding.
- Lusher Charter School Funder — Donor contributing between $200K and $299K since founding.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Led Development and Local Ownershipmethodology: community_led_developmentBy placing South Sudanese communities and local leadership at the center of water project design, implementation, and maintenance, we produce long-term sustainability and self-sufficiency because community ownership fosters accountability, cultural relevance, and enduring engagement with WASH infrastructure.
- Integrated WASH Education and Behavior Changemethodology: integrated-wash-educationBy combining well construction with structured hygiene education and training in water committee management, we produce sustained health improvements because behavior change around safe water use and sanitation is necessary to reduce waterborne diseases and ensure effective system use.
- Resource Efficiency Through Strategic Partnershipsmethodology: resource_efficiency_through_partnershipsBy building collaborative partnerships and leveraging existing resources, we expand the reach and efficiency of water and sanitation services because coordinated efforts reduce duplication, increase scalability, and enhance program effectiveness in fragile contexts.
- Water as a Foundational Intervention for Holistic Developmentmethodology: water-as-a-foundationBy providing clean water access as an initial entry point, we enable cascading improvements in health, education, gender equity, and economic opportunity because reliable water reduces disease burden, frees time (especially for women and girls), and creates conditions for broader development.
- Women-Centered and Gender-Responsive Developmentmethodology: women-centered developmentBy integrating women’s empowerment with water access initiatives, we strengthen community resilience and equity because involving women in WASH programs improves health outcomes, increases school attendance for girls, and enhances household and community decision-making.