What Planet Water Foundation does

Planet Water Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2009 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The organization designs, deploys, and maintains gravity-based water filtration systems using ultrafiltration (UF) hollow fiber membrane technology combined with activated carbon, targeting elementary schools and disaster-affected communities. Its core product portfolio includes the AquaTower (community-scale, up to 1,000 liters/hour serving up to 1,800 people), AquaBlock (emergency response, 1,500 liters/hour serving up to 10,000 people), AquaSafe (15-liter family-scale unit with handwashing station), and AquaSan (WHO-standard surface disinfection). Each installation is paired with a Water-Health & Hygiene Education program and a 4-year longitudinal sustainability monitoring regimen, with Planet Water's own in-country ground teams conducting over 19,000 monitoring visits to date.

The organization's business model is donation- and grant-based rather than commercial. Revenue is generated through corporate partnerships (e.g., Starbucks Foundation, Xylem, MetLife Foundation, Coca-Cola Foundation, Electrolux, Capital One Philippines, Columbia Sportswear, Watts Water Technologies, LIV Golf), individual donations via its website, and event-based activations around World Water Day and Global Handwashing Day. Planet Water has deployed projects across 33 countries spanning the Asia-Pacific region (Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam) and Latin America (Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru), having reached 5 million+ beneficiaries and 2,000+ schools since inception. Its 2026 product launches — the AquaSafe family unit and the "Bottle It Back" browser extension that tracks AI-driven water consumption — represent extensions of its core mission into adjacent verticals.

Name

Planet Water Foundation

Legal name

Planet Water Foundation

Website

https://planet-water.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Planet Water Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that deploys proprietary gravity-based ultrafiltration water systems (AquaTower, AquaBlock, AquaSafe) and hygiene education programs in schools across 33 Asia-Pacific and Latin American countries and disaster-affected communities worldwide, funded through corporate partnerships and individual donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Access and Sanitation Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH)

Keywords

• Clean water access
• Water filtration systems
• Hygiene education programs
• Disaster response services
• WASH infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Donations and Grants: Planet Water Foundation generates revenue through donations and grants from corporate partners (e.g., Starbucks Foundation, MetLife Foundation, Coca-Cola Foundation, Xylem, Watts Water Technologies, Electrolux, Columbia Sportswear, Capital One, LIV Golf) and individual donors. Corporate partners fund specific project deployments and volunteer engagement programs.
2. Individual Donations: Individual donors can make contributions through the organization's website at donate.planet-water.org. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 27-1236020), allowing donors to receive tax deductions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Planet Water Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that designs, deploys, and maintains proprietary water filtration systems (AquaTower, AquaBlock, AquaSafe) in schools and communities across 33 countries in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, and provides emergency water systems during natural disasters. Its programs bundle safe water access, integrated handwashing infrastructure, and Water-Health & Hygiene Education delivered through its own in-country ground teams in partnership with corporate sponsors.

Product overview

Planet Water Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers a portfolio of water filtration products and hygiene education programs. The core products include the AquaTower (community water filtration system for schools), AquaBlock (emergency water filtration system for disaster response), AquaSafe (family water filter and hygiene station), and Bottle It Back (AI water footprint tracking browser extension). Supporting offerings include the AquaSan surface disinfection system and Water-Health & Hygiene Education Program. These solutions work together to address water poverty through school-based installations, family solutions, emergency disaster response, and personal environmental responsibility tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AquaTower: Community water filtration system providing safe drinking water access for schools and communities - gravity-based filtration system with three-stage water filtration incorporating ultrafiltration technology and integrated handwashing stations
• AquaBlock
• AquaSafe

Products and services

• AquaTower Water Filtration System Gravity-based community water filtration system for schools that delivers 1,000 liters of safe drinking water per hour using three-stage ultrafiltration (UF) hollow fiber membrane and activated carbon technology, supporting up to 1,800 people daily with six drinking water access points and integrated liquid-soap handwashing dispensers. Used by elementary schools and surrounding communities in Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
• AquaBlock Emergency Water System Portable emergency water filtration system designed for rapid deployment following natural disasters, producing 1,500 liters of clean water per hour and supporting the daily water requirements of up to 10,000 people by removing bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and other contaminants greater than 0.01 micron. Used in disaster-affected communities worldwide.
• AquaSafe Water Filter and Hygiene Station Portable family-scale water filtration and hygiene station featuring 3-stage filtration (mesh pre-filter, activated carbon, ultrafiltration) in a self-contained 15-liter BPA-free system, with a built-in liquid soap dispenser and connectable hand shower for daily hygiene. Designed for families and households in water-scarce environments.
• AquaSan Surface Disinfection System WHO-standard surface disinfection system deployed in conjunction with AquaTower installations to sanitize school environments and support comprehensive hygiene intervention programs for students and surrounding communities.
• Bottle It Back Browser Extension Web browser extension available on Chrome and Microsoft Edge that tracks user AI usage across ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and other chat engines, calculates associated water consumption, and enables donations to Planet Water Foundation to offset that water footprint. Targeted at individual AI users and supporters of the foundation.
• Water-Health and Hygiene Education Program Behavior-change educational program covering germ awareness, proper handwashing techniques, and healthy hygiene practices, deployed alongside water filtration system installations in schools and communities to drive sustainable use of the infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting 5 million+ people with safe drinking water across 33 countries and 2,000+ schools since 2009
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• ConcentrixminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Concentrix supported the Mindanao Earthquake Response in June 2026, contributing to emergency water filtration deployments in the Philippines.
• Ingersoll RandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Ingersoll Rand supported the Mindanao Earthquake Response in June 2026, contributing to emergency water filtration deployments in the Philippines.
• LIV Golf / Torque GCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Planet Water Foundation partnered with LIV Golf team Torque GC in April 2024. Players Joaquin Niemann, Sebastian Munoz, Mito Pereira, and Carlos Ortiz raised funds to support AquaTower deployments in Latin America. The first AquaTower was exhibited at LIV Golf Miami and then deployed in a rural community in Mexico.
• ElectroluxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Electrolux and Planet Water Foundation launched a partnership in 2019 to provide access to safe drinking water, hand wash facilities, and hygiene education in the Philippines and Indonesia. The partnership expanded into India in 2022 with deployments in Thane, Maharashtra. Electrolux volunteers help deploy AquaTower systems. Partnership has deployed systems across Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and India.
• Watts Water TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Watts Water Technologies' partnership with Planet Water Foundation is highlighted in their 2025 Sustainability Report. The partnership provided clean water access to nearly 89,000 people across six countries. Watts Cares program employee community engagement works alongside Planet Water deployments.
• XylemflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Planet Water Foundation and Xylem have provided clean water access to over 1 million beneficiaries. From school-based water access and education projects to emergency response work in the wake of natural disasters, their partnership has seen projects deployed in 15 countries with the support of thousands of Xylem volunteers. Xylem Watermark sponsored two AquaBlock systems in the Philippines Typhoon Goni response.
• Capital One PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Planet Water Foundation's partnership with Capital One Philippines started in 2016 and is now supporting over 100 schools in the Philippines with safe water access. The company is also a strategic partner in disaster response work in the Philippines, helping bring clean water access to communities impacted by natural disasters across the country.
• Columbia SportswearcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Through the partnership, Planet Water Foundation has provided clean water access to schools in and around the communities where Columbia Sportswear's suppliers operate. Volunteers from both Columbia Sportswear and their suppliers have been a key part of all project deployments. Partnership has provided safe water to over 55,000 people since 2016. Featured in Columbia's Tough Mother Funder charity checkout program in Q4 2023.
• Starbucks / The Starbucks FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Planet Water Foundation's partnership with Starbucks started in 2011 and with support of The Starbucks Foundation has grown to cover 13 countries. Together with Starbucks partner (employee) volunteers in each country, AquaTower systems have been installed that increase access to safe, clean drinking water for coffee-growing communities and other underserved communities in Asia and Latin America. As of 2021, the partnership had reached nearly 50,000 people across 7 countries. In 2021, they committed to deliver projects across 8 countries reaching 18,000 people.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Planet Water Foundation programs as shown in the corporate partnerships logo section.
• LIV GolfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Planet Water Foundation programs as shown in the corporate partnerships logo section.
• MoogminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Planet Water Foundation programs as shown in the corporate partnerships logo section. Moog volunteers participated in Philippines deployments.
• Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing Co. LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanet Water Foundation and Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing Co. Ltd launched a partnership in 2020 to bring handwashing and clean drinking water facilities into schools in Vietnam. Partnership deployed AquaTower systems in three communities in Hung Yen province, bringing benefits to over 5,000 people. The partnership was renewed in 2022, with plans to deploy additional AquaTower projects. By end of 2022, partnership had brought safe water to up to 10,800 people and hygiene education to over 4,000 students and community members.
• Sesame Workshop IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanet Water collaborated with Sesame Workshop India (SWI) in 2021 to amplify handwashing messaging in India through online platforms with educational content and activities featuring Elmo and other Muppets, as part of Global Handwashing Day programming.
• TBWA\SMPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanet Water Foundation and creative agency TBWA\SMP created 'Bottle it Back,' a web browser extension that tracks AI water consumption and allows users to donate to Planet Water Foundation. This is the first and only extension capable of tracking all AI chat engines and enabling water footprint offset donations.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• DIGDEEP: U.S.-based non-profit focused on water access, particularly for Native American and marginalized U.S. communities. Comparable as a smaller, mission-driven WASH operator with direct deployment model.
• Engineers Without Borders USA: Non-profit mobilizing engineers to build water, sanitation, and infrastructure in developing communities. Comparable in community WASH delivery, volunteer engagement, and in-country project execution.
• Waterlines: Non-profit deploying low-cost, community-maintained water systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Comparable as a community-scale WASH operator, though geographically focused on Africa rather than Asia-Pacific/Latin America.

Direct peers

• WaterAid: International WASH non-profit operating across Africa, Asia, and Latin America with a focus on sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene programs. Comparable in geographic reach and integrated water-plus-hygiene programming.
• Water For People: Non-profit working to ensure lasting access to safe water and sanitation in developing countries, with a strong monitoring and sustainability focus. Comparable in school/community deployments and 10-year monitoring model.
• Water.org: Global non-profit co-founded by Matt Damon focused on access to safe water and sanitation through financing and partnerships. Closely comparable in WASH mission, multi-country footprint, and corporate partnership model.
• Lifewater International: Christian WASH non-profit serving rural communities in Africa and Asia with a focus on household water access, sanitation, and hygiene. Comparable in mission and community-level deployment model.
• charity: water: U.S.-based non-profit funding clean drinking water projects in developing countries, with a similar donations-and-grants revenue model and school/community focus. Highly comparable in mission, donor base, and project-based delivery.

Broad incumbents

• P&G Children's Safe Drinking Water Program: Procter & Gamble's flagship CSR program distributing water-purification packets globally. Comparable as a large, corporate-backed WASH initiative with similar household-scale filtration technology and school/community deployments.
• Xylem Watermark: Xylem's corporate social responsibility program for water-related education and emergency response, including co-funding with Planet Water. Directly comparable as a corporate water-CSR counterpart that competes for the same ESG budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PlanetWaterFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/planetwaterfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/planet-water-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/planetwaterorg/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@planetwaterorg
• Xx.com/planetwaterlive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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