Water Well Trust

Name

Water Well Trust

Legal name

Water Well Trust

Website

https://waterwelltrust.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Water Infrastructure Funding

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Trust Funds & Multi-Donor Pooled Funds (BPADAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Water Reuse & Reclamation Infrastructure Construction (Recycled Water Systems) (IMAFAGAH)

Keywords

• Rural water access
• Nonprofit funding programs
• Well drilling assistance
• Septic system funding
• Low-interest water loans

Headquarters

HQ city

Davidson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. USDA Grant Funding: Water Well Trust receives federal grants from the USDA's Decentralized Water Systems (DWS) program to fund water well and wastewater projects. These grants are matched by funds from the Water Systems Council.
2. Private Foundation Grants: Receives grants from private foundations such as the Grundfos Foundation ($118,000 grant in 2021) for specific water well projects.
3. Low-Interest Loans: Provides low-interest loans to eligible applicants for constructing or upgrading water wells and septic systems. Loans are capped at $15,000 per project, carry 1% interest rate, with terms up to 20 years.
4. Donations: Accepts charitable donations from individuals and organizations. Contributions are tax-deductible as charitable donations to the extent allowed by the IRS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Water Well Trust provides funding — primarily low-interest loans (up to $15,000 at 1% interest, up to 20-year terms) and grant-funded projects — for drilling new water wells, rehabilitating non-functioning wells, and installing septic systems for low-income rural American households. It administers USDA Decentralized Water Systems grants and partners with the Chris Long Foundation's Waterboys, Xylem, and RCAP on the Hometown H2O program to deliver complete water access projects.

Product overview

Water Well Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides a single unified service offering: funding programs for water wells and septic systems for low-income American families in rural areas. The organization operates the Water Well Funding Program (offering low-interest loans up to $15,000 at 1% interest for 20-year terms) and the Septic System Funding program. Additionally, Water Well Trust partners on the Hometown H2O Program with the Chris Long Foundation and Xylem, and administers USDA Decentralized Water Systems grants. The organization does not offer a technology product but rather serves as a financial assistance provider for water infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Well Funding Program Provides low-interest loans (1% interest, terms up to 20 years, capped at $15,000 per project) and grant funding for drilling new water wells or rehabilitating existing wells for low-income households in rural America who lack access to public water supplies. Eligibility is based on deed/mortgage status, occupancy, household income at or below 60% of median non-metropolitan income, and lack of public water access.
• Septic System Funding Provides funding for septic system installation and repair for low-income households that lack access to public sewer systems. Launched October 2021 alongside expanded USDA Decentralized Water Systems grant support for wastewater projects.
• Hometown H2O Program Partnership program that funds and drills water wells for low-income U.S. households without access to water at home, combining Water Well Trust's funding infrastructure with Waterboys, Xylem's financial and product support, and RCAP's community coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% cost savings compared to centralized water system replacement ($81,200 vs. $600,000)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor and flagship.

• Ferguson EnterprisesmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2026Ferguson associates volunteer their time on-site at well installation projects, assembling play equipment for families and completing landscaping projects. Corporate volunteers participate in community service events.
• Xylem Inc. (pump donations)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2026Donated water well pumps for residential projects including the LaBille family project in La Plata, Maryland. Provides essential equipment for well installations.
• The Vinyl InstitutemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2026Donates PVC well casing materials used in water well projects. Provides essential construction materials that ensure durable, long-lasting water infrastructure solutions.
• Watson Pump & Well Drilling Inc.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 June 2026Local well drilling contractor providing professional drilling services and expertise for residential water well installation projects.
• Drillers Service Inc.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 May 2026Donated supplies valued at approximately $12,000 for the Weaverville Fire Department well project. Provides drilling services and equipment donations for rural emergency services projects.
• Franklin Electric Co., Inc.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 May 2026Vendor partner providing donated supplies for well installation projects. Contributes equipment for rural water access initiatives.
• Amtrol/Worthington EnterprisesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 May 2026Vendor partner providing donated supplies for well installation projects. Supports water system installations for rural communities.
• Coomer's Well & PumpmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 May 2026Local contractor providing labor for well installation. Completed the Weaverville Fire Department well project including drilling and pump installation.
• Pumps of OklahomamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2026Local distributor for the Oklahoma Hometown H2O project, providing distribution support and materials for well installation.
• Loman WellmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 3 March 2026Well driller and pump installer for Oklahoma residential projects. Provides drilling and installation services for family water well projects.
• Warren Pump & Supply Co.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 June 2025Local distributor for Ohio Hometown H2O project, providing donations and materials for water well installations.
• Seismic Drilling Co.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 June 2025Well driller and pump installer for Ohio residential projects. Provides complete drilling and installation services.
• Hajoca of HendersonvillecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2025Local distribution partner for the 21st Hometown H2O project in Candler, North Carolina. Provides distribution support for water infrastructure materials.
• Camps Well & PumpmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2025Local drilling experts handling drilling and installation for Hometown H2O projects in North Carolina. Provides professional well drilling services.
• Water Systems CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2025National nonprofit organization that established Water Well Trust in 2010. Provides matching funds for USDA grants and represents the water systems industry. Created WWT specifically to address rural American water access.
• Croft DrillingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 July 2023Local drilling contractor in Spartanburg, SC that consulted on well location and cost for Foothills Humane Society project. Connected the shelter with Water Well Trust for funding assistance.
• The Groundwater FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2023Charitable organization operated by NGWA that completed a joint venture with Water Well Trust constructing water wells for families in need. Contributed $100,000 toward construction of water wells.
• Wholesale Pump & Supply of TylerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 December 2020Local business donor providing casing, sand, and concrete at discounted rates for Hometown H2O projects.
• Jackson Distributors of CushingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 December 2020Well installation services provided at a discount for Hometown H2O projects in Texas area.
• Chris Long Foundation / WaterboysflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2019Hometown H2O is a joint initiative between Chris Long Foundation's Waterboys, Xylem, and Water Well Trust launched in 2019 to combat domestic water scarcity. The program provides new water wells for families in need. Chris Long, two-time Super Bowl champion, expanded his Waterboys initiative from international work to address U.S. water crises.
• Xylem Inc. (including Goulds Water Technology and Watermark)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2019Global water technology company providing financial and product support for Hometown H2O initiative. Xylem's Goulds Water Technology brand and Watermark corporate social responsibility program contribute donations and volunteer support for water well projects across the U.S.
• Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2019RCAP collaborates with Water Well Trust on the Hometown H2O program and Agua4All initiative to ensure students and teachers in rural communities have access to safe drinking water through filling stations and filtration systems in schools.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Water.org: Larger, well-established nonprofit providing water access solutions globally through microfinance and partnerships. While Water Well Trust focuses exclusively on rural America, Water.org is the most prominent water-access nonprofit brand, competing for philanthropic dollars and corporate partnerships in the broader water equity space.
• WaterAid America: International water access nonprofit working primarily in developing countries but operating in the US fundraising market. Comparable mission (safe water access for underserved populations) and competes for the same donor and corporate CSR dollars targeting water equity causes.
• Water For People: Nonprofit focused on sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene access in developing countries. Similar grant-distribution and partner-coordination model; competes for foundation grants and corporate partnerships in the global water access space.
• charity: water: High-profile nonprofit funding clean water access projects primarily in developing countries. Comparable donor-advised fundraising model, comparable reliance on partner networks for project execution, and competes for water-focused corporate partnerships and individual donations.
• Water Mission: Nonprofit engineering organization providing safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions. Operates primarily internationally with disaster response capabilities, comparable to WWT's Hurricane Helene response work, and competes for water-equity philanthropic funding.

Direct peers

• Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP): National network of nonprofit partners serving rural US communities with water, wastewater, and housing assistance. Direct operational collaborator on WWT's Hometown H2O and Agua4All programs; competes for the same USDA and federal rural development grants while serving overlapping beneficiary populations.
• National Ground Water Association (NGWA): National trade association for the groundwater industry that operates The Groundwater Foundation, which partnered with WWT on a $100,000 well construction joint venture. Both organizations serve the rural private well ecosystem and share overlapping industry stakeholder networks.
• Water Systems Council: Parent organization that established Water Well Trust in 2010 and provides matching funds for every USDA grant. While not a direct programmatic peer, WSC is the foundational industry partner and shares the rural water access advocacy mission.

Emerging players

• Engineers Without Borders USA: Nonprofit connecting engineering expertise with community infrastructure needs including water access. Operates primarily internationally but engages on US rural water projects and competes for engineering-focused philanthropic and corporate partnerships.
• DIGDEEP Water: US-focused nonprofit working to ensure every American has access to clean water, with programs in Native American communities and the Appalachia region. Direct mission overlap with WWT's rural and minority community focus and competes for the same domestic water equity donor pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/waterwelltrust
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9pO_TwZqAbS9SOJwrKgEkg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Water-Well-Trust-707186356051583
• Instagraminstagram.com/waterwelltrust_wwt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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