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SAHA GLOBAL INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 263802466 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE C32 · Environment · Medium ($1M-$10M) · sahaglobal.org
revenue
$6.3M
expenses
$1.5M
net assets
$5.3M
employees
2
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE THE CAPITAL, TRAINING, AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO GHANAIAN WOMEN IN IMPOVERISHED RURAL COMMUNITIES SO THEY CAN START AND SUSTAIN SMALL WATER TREATMENT CENTERS SO THAT THE COMMUNITIES CAN HAVE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE DRINKING WATER WHILE THE WOMEN CAN EARN SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME

profile · synthesized from sources

Saha Global implements a rural water utility model in northern Ghana, training and supporting local women to operate water treatment centers that provide safe, affordable drinking water to underserved communities. The organization focuses on sustainable, community-led water access through infrastructure development, ongoing mentorship, and quality monitoring. It operates primarily in rural villages across Ghana's Northern and Savannah Regions.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $422K
    SERVICE DELIVERY - SAHA'S GHANAIAN SERVICE DELIVERY TEAM PROVIDED LONG-TERM MENTORING, TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO ALL SAHA WATER TREATMENT CENTERS. THIS TEAM ALSO TAKES FREQUENT WATER SAMPLES TO TEST WATER QUALITY AT BOTH THE WATER TREATMENT CENTERS AND IN PEOPLE'S HOMES. BY THE END OF THE YEAR, THIS TEAM WAS PROVIDING SERVICE DELIVERY TO 466 WATER SYSTEMS THAT PROVIDE SAFE WATER TO 139,047 PEOPLE.
  2. #2 $626K
    OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE NEW VILLAGE SCOUTING AND RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Dugout Expansion Project
Rehabilitates and expands seasonal dugouts in communities without groundwater access, ensuring year-round water availability for treatment and distribution
Rural Water Utility (RWU) Model
Upgraded water treatment centers where trained women operators provide safe water at reduced rates; includes formal contracts, performance monitoring, and community-based management
Water Safety Plan (WSP) Initiative
Collaborative effort with local government and environmental health agencies to identify water safety risks and strengthen water quality management across operational zones
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 2 activities
    • Conduct research and development for expanding water treatment services
      Conducts village scouting and research & development activities to identify new communities for program expansion and to refine the organization’s water treatment and business model, including resuming these efforts after a temporary pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Establish and support women-led water treatment centers in rural Ghana
      Trains and mentors women entrepreneurs in rural Ghana to launch and manage community-scale water treatment centers, providing safe drinking water to over 138,000 people across 464 villages. The organization donates startup equipment, conducts daily and long-term monitoring visits, and provides ongoing training and business support for at least 10 years after launch.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.26M
Contributions & grants$6.26M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.50M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$334K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5.29M
Cash$1.05M
Investments$0
Liabilities$31K
Net assets$5.26M
Liquid reserves8.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +334.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KATHERINE CINCOTTA PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT 40 $126K
KATHRYN PADGETT DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION & SPECIAL PROJECTS 40 $114K
board members · 9
  • ABIBA ZAKARIAH — CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • BENNETT GRASSANO — CHAIR OF DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  • EDMOND VANDERPUYE — BOARD MEMBER
  • EVANS HATTOH — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK FERRARI — CHAIR OF GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, TREASURER
  • MARK MOEREMANS — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICK APOYA — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICK CAHILL — BOARD MEMBER
  • VANESSA GREEN — CHAIR OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • Bonsah Construction Works Partner — Partnered with Saha Global on the rehabilitation and expansion of the dugout in Yakura.
  • Brianan Kiernan Partner — Former Ghana Country Director and West Africa Regional Director (2012–2014) who contributed portraits and field documentation.
  • Burro Partner — Provided guidance and support for Saha Global's work in Ghana
  • Cars2Charities Partner — Partner organization facilitating vehicle donations to support Saha Global.
  • Center for Disease Control Partner — Provided guidance and support for Saha Global's work in Ghana
  • Customer Care team Partner — Team responsible for daily visits to partner communities to support women entrepreneurs with advice and long-term training.
  • East Gonja District Assembly Partner — Provided guidance and support for Saha Global's work in Ghana
  • Field Representatives Partner — Volunteer participants in the Global Leadership Program who support the launch of clean water businesses in northern Ghana.
  • GILLBT Guest House Partner — Provides accommodation for Saha Field Reps in Tamale, Ghana.
  • International Aid Partner — Provided guidance and support for Saha Global's work in Ghana
  • Local governments in Northern Region, Ghana Partner — Collaborates with local governments to identify target villages and nominate women entrepreneurs for water treatment center programs.
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology Partner — Hosted founding team members and provided academic and research support for the development of Saha Global's water treatment model.
  • Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources Government — Co-convened the National Level Learning Alliance Platform to advance equitable water access in rural Ghana.
  • Next Step Living Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Saha Global on solar initiatives and fundraising through Climate Ride.
  • PATH Partner — Provided guidance and support for Saha Global's work in Ghana
  • Pink Hostel Partner — Provides accommodation for Saha Field Reps in Accra, Ghana.
  • Public Service Center at MIT Funder — Provided initial funding to pilot Saha Global's community water enterprise model in Ghana.
  • Public Service Center at MIT Partner — Provided guidance and support for Saha Global's work in Ghana
  • Pure Home Water Partner — Provided guidance and support for Saha Global's work in Ghana
  • Resource Centre Network Partner — Co-convened the National Level Learning Alliance Platform with Saha Global and the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.
  • Saha Team Partner — Provides on-the-ground support, orientation, and coordination for field programs in Ghana
  • Savannah Regional Ministry Government — Provided official support for the dugout expansion project in Yakura, with the Regional Minister attending the launch ceremony.
  • Sevelagu District Assembly Partner — Provided guidance and support for Saha Global's work in Ghana
  • Shockwave Foundation Funder — Funded the dugout expansion project in Yakura, Ghana.
  • Sustainable Development Goals Philanthropy Platform Network — Recognized Saha Global as a winner of its Innovation Challenge in Ghana.
  • The Carter Center Partner — Provided guidance and support for Saha Global's work in Ghana
  • The Central Gonja District Assembly Partner — Provided guidance and support for Saha Global's work in Ghana
  • Tolon District Assembly Partner — Provided guidance and support for Saha Global's work in Ghana
  • UNDP Africa Government — Featured Saha Global on its blog following the organization's win in the SDG Philanthropy Platform Innovation Challenge.
  • UNICEF Partner — Provided guidance and support for Saha Global's work in Ghana
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strategies · 3

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.

  • Behavior-Centered Sustainability Model
    methodology: behavior_change_model
    By combining infrastructure with sustained behavior change programming, including home visits and household education, we ensure consistent consumption of clean water because infrastructure alone does not lead to improved health outcomes—ongoing engagement addresses cultural, logistical, and behavioral barriers to adoption.
  • Long-Term Monitoring and Local Technology Framework
    methodology: long_term_monitoring
    By requiring at least 10 years of funded monitoring, mentorship, and regular water quality testing using locally available technology, we ensure durable water safety and business viability because continuous oversight enables early problem detection and adaptive management within the community’s technical and economic context.
  • Women-Led Water Entrepreneurship Model
    methodology: women_led_community_enterprise
    By training and supporting women to launch and manage water treatment businesses, we create sustainable access to safe water because female entrepreneurship increases community trust, ensures local ownership, and generates economic opportunity that reinforces long-term operation and maintenance of water services.